Panel repairs (Body Trim): Procedures

6. MIG seam weld butt joints.

7. Always use MIG plug welds where excessive metal thickness or limited access make resistance spot welding impractical. Make plug welds either by using holes left by the spot weld cutter, or through holes punched and drilled for the purpose.

8. Dress all welds using either a sander with 36 grit disc, or a belt-type sander and/or impregnated wire brush.

NOTE: Brazing operations, if required, must be carried out at this point.

Body Trim

The following panel repair operations itemise body trim components which must be removed for access during each repair.

Because of the unpredictable nature of accident damage, the items listed make no allowance for any difficulties which may be found in removal and only apply to an undamaged vehicle. Damaged body trim items should then be renewed following panel repairs.