Section 9: Body Repair
4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-051M
7/14/08
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Land Pride Gondo bodies are constructed of fiberglass.
Scuffs, light scratches and deep gouges are in most
situations repairable. Land Pride recommends that you
use a professional body shop to restore your vehicle’s
body. For your consideration, we have provided below a
list of recommended tools, materials and steps suggested
for repairing the fiberglass body.
Light Scuff
Required Tools and Materials
(See note above)
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1,000 rpm buffing tool, DeWalt #849
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Meguiars buffing compound #8432
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Meguiars polish #8232 (optional)
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Meguiars maroon cutting pad #W-7006
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Meguiars tan polishing pad #W-9006 (optional)
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Meguiars backing plate #W-64
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Soft clean cotton cloths
Steps to Repair
1.
Clean entire area of repair. Clean water is fine for this
purpose. Do not use solvent as this will damage the
body surface.
2.
Install cutting pad #7006 on buffer (maroon pad).
3.
Spread compound on area of repair, use about as
much as it takes to cover a half-dollar coin, this is a
good starting point.
4.
Set buffing tool to lowest possible speed on dial, do
not buff at a high speed as this will heat and warp
material.
5.
Buff damage area until surface scuff disappears. A
second and third application of compound may be
required. Keep buffer moving over surface, this will
help keep the surface cool. Clean compound residue
off surface after each buffing operation. Do not
continue to buff compound until dry, or buff the surface
when dry. When all scuff marks have been buffed out
the surface may still appear a little dull, if so, proceed
to #6.
6.
Install polish on surface as in step #3.
7.
Spread #8232 polish on surface as in step #3.
NOTE: Land Pride does not supply the required tools,
paint and materials needed to repair the vehicle body.
All tools, paint and materials should be purchased
locally.
8.
Polish to a high luster or as required to match
surrounding material.
9.
Wipe clean with soft clean cloth; any dirt on cloth will
mar surface.
Scratch
Required Tools and Materials
(See note to left)
•
1,000 rpm buffing tool, DeWalt #849
•
Meguiars buffing compound #8432
•
Meguiars polish #8232 (optional)
•
Meguiars maroon cutting pad #W-7006
•
Meguiars tan polishing pad #W-9006 (optional)
•
Meguiars backing plate #W-64
•
Soft clean cotton cloths
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3M interface sanding pad #05774
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Air Vantage finishing sander with 6-inch hook and loop
pad
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3M-P800 sanding film #00970
Steps to Repair
1.
Clean entire area of repair. Clean water is fine for this
purpose. Do not use solvent as this will damage the
body surface.
2.
Install interface-sanding pad onto finishing sander.
Attach sanding film to Interface pad. (Take care in
centering sanding pad and film on sander.)
3.
Sand surface using about 45 P.S.I. air pressure at tool
inlet, do not sand at a high pad speed, because speed
causes the sanding film to load with dust and heats
the body surface. Proper sander pad speed is based
on cut and travel speed of pad, and downward
pressure applied by the operator. To clean sanding
pad surface, run sander face at 90 degrees on the
edge of a piece of cardboard. This cleaning operation
will help keep the sanding film clean and run cooler.
Continue to sand surface until original scratch
damage is no longer visible. Wipe the surface with a
cloth then inspect to be sure the entire original scratch
has been fully sanded away (very important).
4.
Install cutting pad #7006 on buffer (maroon pad).
5.
Spread compound #8432 on area of repair, use about
as much as it takes to cover a half-dollar coin, this is a
good starting point.
6.
Set buffing tool to lowest possible speed on dial, do
not buff at a high speed as this will heat and warp
material.
7.
Buff sanded area until surface scuff disappears.
Section 9: Body Repair
