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Prepare affected area of Tridion cell for painting and bonding - SM98.00-P-0003A

MODEL 451 

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Bonding Application Area
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REMOVING Removing     
1 Mask off interior    
2 Bond in interior    
3 Mask off remaining components in outer area    
4 Glue remaining components into outer area    
5 Grind off outside areas (1) and transition area (2) IMPORTANT Residual coating thickness approx. 60 μm.
The paintwork structure along the entire outside areas (1) and the transition areas (2) must be ground down to the powder base coat of paint.
 
6 Grind off bonding area for windshield (3) and roof bonding area (4) IMPORTANT Residual coating thickness approx. 20 μm.
The paintwork structure in the windshield bonding area (3) and roof bonding area (4) has to be ground down to the electrophoretic dip paint coating. Grinding all the way down to the sheet steel are acceptable.
 
7 Clean body completely IMPORTANT The paint manufacturer's specifications must be complied with in full.  
8 Degrease body IMPORTANT The paint manufacturer's specifications must be complied with in full. If necessary, perform steps 3 and 4 again.  
9 Apply EP primer filler IMPORTANT Apply to the entire area to be painted. Use approved materials only. The paint manufacturer's specifications must be complied with in full.  
    Approved paint systems SM98.00-P-0003-01A
10 Mask off bonding surfaces for windshield IMPORTANT Use materials approved by the paint manufacturers only. SM98.00-P-0001-03A
11 Transfer template IMPORTANT Print out template. Use the template for the left and right rear roof area.
NOTES Use suitable pin, as otherwise the paintwork structure may be damaged.
SM98.00-P-0001-02A
12 Mask off roof bonding surfaces IMPORTANT If necessary, remove any protruding markings. Use materials approved by the paint manufacturers only. SM98.00-P-0001-04A