Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2008, Body Repair Manual

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CORROSION PROTECTION
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BASE OF BODY REPAIR
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2. Use a brush to apply spot sealer to the contact surfaces of
the panels (both the new panel and the panel remaining on
the body) to be spot welded.
3. Do not spot welding.
NOTE: The spot welding can be done as the spot sealer is
dry to the touch.
Dry to the touch: 30 minutes or less at 20
°
C (68
°
F)
BODY SEALING
Even if a car body is restored to the exact specified dimen-
sions, the body repair work cannot be considered to be com-
plete if an ample amount of sealant is not applied to each of the
panel joints and seams. Insufficient sealant will result in water
leakage, corrosion, etc.
NOTE: Use a piece of clean cloth dampened in lead-free gaso-
line or a similar material to clean parts and areas where sealant
is applied.
•
When applying sealant to areas at which the external
appearance is important (areas which can be seen or where
the condition of the paint coat is important), be sure to apply
the sealant so that it is perfectly level with the surrounding
panels.
•
Apply the sealant at the fuel port so that it is perfectly level
with the surrounding panel so that drops of fuel will not col-
lect.
AB200119
AB200120
AB301490AD
Clean away
any excess
AB301490
AB200122