| abstract |
A method to repair an automotive body panel is disclosed. The method comprises: n a) removal of surface corrosion, or coatings on an original body panel to expose bare metal at an edge section; n b) removal of coating on the inward face of a replacement panel, to a predetermined edge section to remove any E-coating, primers, coatings and/or galvanizing layers; n c) grinding a bevel of 10 degrees or less on the edge of the replacement panel; n d) applying a room temperature curable adhesive and spacer beads in a bondline to the inward facing side of the edge revealed in step b) of the new panel; n e) securing the bonded panels together; n f) allowing said adhesive to cure, n g) applying a fiber reinforced body filler; n h) applying a non-fiber reinforced body filler; and applying finish coating(s). |