Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2008, Body Repair Manual

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ALUMINUM PANEL
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WELDED PANEL REPLACEMENT
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CAUTION
Remove any spark spot or carbon residue on the surface
by a stainless steel wire brush, because they will cause
improper painting in the following process.
6. Finishing: Finish it with a #100 to #120-grit disc sander.
Other welding
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TIG WELDING
1. This welding is conducted by the same arc welding method
as for MIG welding, however, it uses a welding rod instead
of electrode wire.
Wire diameter: 1.6 mm (0.063 inch).
CAUTION
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Be careful to avoid excessive stretch of or damage to
the panel.
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Minimize the gap of the butt joint.
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GAS WELDING (OXIDE - ACETYLENE)
If gas welding is allowed, the welding can be conducted using a
welding rod and flux (oxide coat remover). However, before the
welding work, do sufficient practice to avoid distortion by weld-
ing heat or poor welding.
Wire diameter: 1.6 mm (0.063 inch).
1. Heat the welding rod and bond the flux to it.
AB302174 AB
AB202109 AC
AB202108 AB
AB302175 AB