- Mastic, grease and silicone remover
- Fabric based body tape
- Grinding wheels
- Electric drill with 75mm disc holder
- Sanding block for manual cleaning
- Rubber gaskets
- Sandpaper
- Mixing palette
- Wooden spatula or trowel
- File for bodywork with a curved tooth
- Material for repairing plastic publications
1. Remove the damaged panel if necessary or desirable. In most cases, repairs can be made without removing the panel from its original location.
2. Clean the area to be repaired with a mastic, grease and silicone remover. Apply the product with a cloth dampened with water.
3. If the damage is through and through, you should also clean the back of the panel in the repair area. Wipe dry.
4. Treat the back surface at a distance of approximately 35 mm around the perimeter of the hole.
5. Cut two pieces of fiberglass, enough to cover the hole by approximately 35 mm. Cut the pieces to the required size.
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6. Mix the adhesive from the repair kit according to the instructions included with the kit and apply a layer of adhesive approximately 3 mm thick to the back of the panel. The hole should be covered by at least 35 mm.
7. Place one piece of fiberglass fabric on the adhesive layer and apply additional adhesive to the fabric. Place the second piece of fiberglass fabric on the adhesive layer and immediately apply additional adhesive to the fabric, which should be enough to fill the weave of the fibers of the fabric.
8. Allow the glue to cure for 20-30 minutes at a temperature of 15-25°C.
9. Trim off excess fabric around the edges if necessary.
10. Completely remove the paint coating in and around the repair area. The material used for repair should not come into contact with the unbaptized surface.
11. Using a power drill and grinding wheel (or router), cut a V-shaped groove along the crack/break line approximately 12 mm wide. Carefully remove dust and chips from the repair area.
12. Prepare and apply the repair material. Apply a thin layer to the undamaged area first, then continue applying the material until it is slightly raised above the adjacent area.
13. Allow the mixture to harden for 20-30 minutes at a temperature of 15-25°C.
14. Pre-treat the repair area with a file. If there are any exposed or pitted areas on the surface, apply additional glue.
15. Treat the repair area with unexpected paper, bringing the surface level with the surrounding surface.
16. If desired, the repair area can be temporarily protected by applying several thin layers of primer. Considering the need to use special enamels and technological methods when repairing plastic body panels, it is recommended to entrust the painting of the car to specialists in a paint shop.