Clinch Panels (e.g. Doorskins etc.):

Clinch Panels (e.g. Doorskins etc.):

1. Abrade primer on new and existing panel joint faces, and clean using a solvent wipe.
2. Apply metal-to-metal adhesive where applicable.
3. Where joints are to be spot welded, apply suitable weld-through, zinc rich primer to weld areas.
4. Where joints are to be MIG, arc or gas welded, apply zinc rich primer in adjacent areas but leave the welded area untreated.
5. To retain the panel whilst clinching the flanges, tack spot weld or plug weld as appropriate.
6. Clean the panel with a solvent wipe.
7. Treat bare metal areas with a suitable etch phosphate process.
8. Re-prime affected areas as necessary as for rectifying transit damage.

NOTE: Replacement doors, bonnets and boot lids must be treated with a suitable seam sealer on clinched seams, following the primer coat.

Paint Refinishing

1. Seal all accessible exterior and interior seams with an approved seam sealer. Certain joints such as sill lower flange seams must be left unsealed. See Sealing and corrosion protection.
2. Apply suitable anti-chip primer where specified.
3. Apply a two-pack paint refinishing system.
4. Repair any damage to underbody sealers either at this stage or before paint operations. See Sealing and corrosion protection.
5. Apply cavity wax to all interior surfaces which have not received refinish paint.

Paint Repairs

Before carrying out paintwork repairs, the vehicle must be thoroughly cleaned using either a steam cleaner or high-pressure washer.

Wash locally repaired areas using a mild water-mixable detergent and wipe them clean with solvent, immediately prior to paint application.

Damaged paintwork which has exposed bare metal must be abraded until the metal is clean, extending beyond the area of the original damage. The bare metal must then be treated with an etch phosphate to remove all traces of rust and provide a key for new paint coats. Re-treat the affected area using either a separate acid-etch primer and two-pack surfacer or an integrated etch primer/filler, and follow with a two-pack paint system. Treat those surfaces not receiving paint using an approved cavity wax, following paint operations. See Sealing and corrosion protection.

A. Two-pack top coat

B. Two-pack primer filler and etch primer

C. Etch phosphate