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Land Rover Discovery II (UK)41 · Panel repairs
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Prepare new surfaces (Panel repairs)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery II (UK)
Section
Procedures › Prepare new surfaces
Panel repairsPrepare new surfaces

Prepare new surfaces

Prepare new surfaces
  1. Mark out bulk of new panel and trim to size, leaving approximately 50 mm (1.968 in) overlap with existing panel. Offer up new panel/section, align with associated panels (e.g. new body side panel aligned with door and taildoor). Clamp into position.
Prepare new surfaces – Mark out bulk of new panel and trim to size, leaving approximately 50 mm (1.968 in) overla
  1. Cut new and existing panels as necessary to form butt, joggle or brace joint as required. Remove all clamps and metal remnants.
Prepare new surfaces – Cut new and existing panels as necessary to form butt, joggle or brace joint as required.
  1. Prepare new panel joint edges for welding by sanding to a bright finish. This must include inner as well as outer faces.
Prepare new surfaces – Prepare new panel joint edges for welding by sanding to a bright finish. This must include
  1. Apply suitable weld-through primer, to panel joint surfaces to be welded, using brush or aerosol can.

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