Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution VIII 2003, Technical Information Manual

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ALUMINUM PANEL
WELDED PANEL REPLACEMENT 3-44
Finish with putty
1. Grind the putty applied area with a 150 to 180-grit double-
action sander.
2. Degrease and clean the putty applied area.
3. Apply 2-liquid type epoxy primer or a pretreatment agent for
aluminum.
4. Grind with a 180-grip double-action sander for cutting action.
5. Degrease and clean the putty applied area.
CAUTION
Do not apply a forced drying with temperature of 60
°
C
(140
°
F) or higher.
6. Apply putty for metal sheets, and dry it naturally.
7. Grind with a 180-grit sander.
ALUMINUM PANEL PAINT
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Painting in production line
Same as painting for normal steel sheets.
Repair painting
Always follow the notice because aluminum panels do not have
as good paint adhesion as normal steel sheets. The following is
a general paint procedure:
NOTE: Refer to paint manufacturers' paint specifications for
details.
CAUTION
Avoid hasty grinding and minimize grinding heat.
1. Remove old paint film.
2. Clean and degrease the painted surface.
CAUTION
Apply 2-liquid type epoxy primer to the base of the alumi-
num panel.
3. Apply wash primer to the painted surface.
CAUTION
Do not apply a forced drying with temperature of 60
°
C
(140
°
F) or higher.
4. Allow the painted surface to dry.
5. Apply primer surfacer to the painted surface.
CAUTION
Do not apply a forced drying with temperature of 60
°
C
(140
°
F) or higher.
6. Allow the painted surface to dry.
7. Allow the painted surface to dry.
8. Clean and degrease the painted surface.
9. Apply top coating.
CAUTION
Do not apply a forced drying with temperature of 60
°
C
(140
°
F) or higher.
10.Allow the painted surface to dry.
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