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Bodyshop Repair Processes

Primer Preparation


Key around the repair prior to applying each Primer

Key around the repair prior to applying etch primer using a 3M™ Hookit™ Purple+ Abrasive Multihole Disc P320/P500(50531/50534). Awkward areas can be sanded by handusing Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pads (07447) or Scotch-Brite™ Pre-Cut (07904). For difficult to reach areas Scotch-Brite™ Multi-Flex (07521) can be used.

Wipe on Wipe off Spirit Wipe to prepared areas

Blow off excess dust. Wipe down with 3M™ Professional Panel Wipes (34567) with 3M™ General purpose adhesivecleaner (08984)

Apply masking as required

Apply masking using Scotch™ High Performance Masking Tape 3434 in 38mm (07898) as required.

Move vehicle into primer booth and complete masking stage

Move vehicle into primer booth and complete masking stage

Tack area prior to primer application

Tack area prior to primer preparation with 3M™ Tack Cloth (07910).

Apply Primer according to paint company recommendations to repairs

Apply Primer according to paint company recommendations to repairs, keeping spray area to a minimum and avoiding hard edges. Dry to paint company recommendations.


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