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a. If the heat staked or component seam location is loose, hold the two components tightly together and using a soldering gun with a flat tip, melt the material securing the components together. Do not over heat the b. If the heat staked material is broken or missing, use a hot glue gun to apply new material to the area to be repaired. The panels that are being heat staked must be held together while the applying the glue. Once the 4. Allow the repaired area to cool and verify the repair. 5. Install trim panel. PLASTIC BODY PANEL REPAIR There are many different types of plastics used in today’s automotive environment. We group plastics in three dif- Rigid Plastics: Examples of rigid plastic use: Fascias, Hoods, Doors, and other Body Panels, which include SMC, ABS, and Poly- Semi-Rigid Plastics: Examples of semi-rigid plastic use: Interior Panels, Under Hood Panels, and other Body Trim Panels. Flexible Plastics: Examples of flexible plastic use: Fascias, Body Moldings, and upper and lower Fascia Covers. Repair Procedure: The repair procedure for all three categories of plastics is basically the same. The one difference is the material Adhesion Promoter/Surface Modifier: Adhesion Promoters/Surface Modifiers are required for certain plastics. All three categories may have plastics that SAFETY PRECAUTION AND WARNINGS WARNING: • Eye protection should be used when servicing components. Personal injury can result. • Use an OSHA approved breathing mask when mixing epoxy, grinding, and spraying paint or solvents in a confined area. Personal injury can result. • Avoid prolonged skin contact with resin, petroleum, or alcohol based solvents. Personal injury can result. • Do not venture under a hoisted vehicle that is not properly supported on safety stands. Personal injury can result. NOTE: • When holes must be drilled or cut in body panels, verify locations of internal body components and elec- • Do not use abrasive chemicals or compounds on undamaged painted surfaces around repair areas. Dam- 23 - 4 BODY ND |