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PATCHING PANELS A panel that has extensive puncture type damage can PANEL PATCH FABRICATIONS A patch can be fabricated from any rigid fiberglass 1. Cover waxed paper or plastic with adhesive backed nylon mesh (dry wall tape) larger than the patch 2. Tape waxed paper or plastic sheet with mesh to a surface that has a compatible contour to the repair 3. Apply a liberal coat of adhesive over the reinforce- ment mesh. If necessary apply a second or third 4. After patch has cured, peel waxed paper or plastic from the back of the patch. 5. If desired, a thin film coat of adhesive can be applied to the back of the patch to cover mesh for added strength. PANEL PATCH INSTALLATION 1. Make a paper or cardboard pattern the size and shape of the cutout hole in the panel. 2. Trim 3 mm (0.125 in.) from edges of pattern so patch will have a gap between connecting sur- 3. Using the pattern as a guide, cut the patch to size. 4. Cut scrap pieces of patch material into 50 mm (2 in.) squares to use as patch supports to sustain the 5. Drill 4 mm (0.160 in.) holes 13 mm (0.5 in.) in from edge of cutout hole. 6. Drill 4 mm (0.160 in.) holes 13 mm (0.5 in.) away from edge of patch across from holes drilled PM BODY 23 - 9 |