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♦ No visible differences in transition areas
Note
Only approved filler materials must be used.
WARNING
♦ Note processing information on containers.
♦ Before the filler is applied, all adhesive residue (or similar)
must be removed from the gaps.
♦ If using infrared drying, the surface temperature must be
monitored.
♦ Self-regulating infrared dryers tend to make measurement
errors on smaller surfaces; this can cause damage to
components.
9.5 Processing unleaded tin
Note
♦
It is no longer permissible to perform work using tin; this in‐
cludes unleaded tin.
♦
To produce an accurately aligned surface, use the materials
listed on ⇒ page 53 .
9.6 Definition of “accurately aligned sur‐
face” / handover to paint shop
Repaired areas must be prepared so that all surfaces, swage
lines and panel edges are accurately aligned with the surrounding
body contour.
The following requirements must be met:
♦ After body repair work such as dent removal, welding and fill‐
ing, etc., the repaired areas and parts must be dry-sanded with
a grit size of at least P 80.
♦ The repaired surfaces must be prepared so that the required
paint finish can be achieved in no more than two stages.
Note
Only approved filler materials must be used. Lead-free and lea‐
ded body solder are not approved.
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