SECTION 18: BODY
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DOB 2490-2789 | X3-45 Commuter PA1605 Maintenance Manual (Final Version – Rev.2 April 2016)
Section D Sika Primer 215
1.
Shake bottle to mix product
2.
Apply a thin layer
3.
Allow drying
Mandatory 215
Minimum time : 20 minutes
After 2 hours : Remove dust using damp cloth (pure water)
Before applying any other
product
If surface seems dusty, dust using damp cloth.
If surface seems greasy or with finger marks, reactivate with Aktivator.
PREPARATION OF FIBERGLASS
1. Clean using anti-silicone (refer to Section A).
2. Apply Sika 205 (refer to Section B).
Section B Sika 205
1.
Apply
2.
Allow drying
Mandatory
Minimum
time
- For a smooth surface (aluminum, stainless, steel,
fiberglass (gelcoat side), etc.):
2 minutes
- For a porous surface (fiberglass (non gelcoat side),
etc.)
10 minutes
After 2 hours : Reactivate surface with Sika 205
Before applying any other
product
If surface seems dusty, greasy or with finger marks, start
operation again.
X3 VEHICLES FRONT STEPS GLUING
1. Use step nosing to measure and cut
necessary length of white safety strip.
2. Use a screw to check depth of
countersinking in step nosing. Screw top
must not stick out beyond the aluminum
surface. Countersink if needed.
3. Apply some Sika 252 onto the step; make
sure to cover the whole surface of the step.
Use a serrated spreader with 1/8-inch
serration to spread Sika.
4. Apply a bead of Sika 221 onto the perimeter
of the step.
CHIX cloth
CHIX cloth
