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Reach—Body Service Manual
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Body Panel Repair
Overview
This section summarizes the various repair options for the composite body panels (hood, sidewalls, and
roof) on the Reach vehicle. They are listed in order of severity of damage and difficulty of repair.
Gelcoat Repair:
The exterior body of the Reach has a gelcoat finish. Unlike painted surfaces,
superficial damage to the gelcoat can often be buffed out to its original finish. Dents and deep
scratches can be covered by applying a layer of gelcoat that is sanded and buffed back to its
finished look. Adding the color of the original body to the gelcoat before application eliminates
need for paint.
Minor Repair:
Damage that penetrates the composite (glass-reinforced) substructure but does
NOT go through to the other side
OR
a hole no larger than a golf ball can be repaired with a
commonly obtained resin and fiberglass matting kit.
Major Repair:
A hole or damaged area larger than a golf ball should be cut out and a
replacement plug of new material should be bonded in its place.
Extreme Repair:
Damage that impacts multiple areas (roof, side wall, rear structure) that
requires replacing structural aluminum extrusions should be evaluated by an experienced
technician familiar with the Reach design before attempting the repair.
Gelcoat Repair
Use the gelcoat repair process for dents and scratches that do NOT penetrate the composite substructure.
1. Use a marker to highlight all cracks.
2. Remove any decals or body graphics in the repair area.
3.
Use a die grinder with a rotary file bit to open and roughen the edges and remove any loose
debris.
4. Sand 1–2" beyond the perimeter of the repair area.
CAUTION: Utilimaster recommends that body panel repairs be done by an experienced body shop or
at Utilimaster's Customer Service Department in Wakarusa, Indiana. Contact Utilimaster Customer
Service Department for further assistance.
CAUTION: Read and understand ALL product instructions and safety procedures. The effectiveness
of the repair can be compromised by environmental conditions and poor application. Product
application and safety instructions provided by the manufacturers always supersede information
provided by Utilimaster.
WARNING: Use the proper protective equipment (rubber gloves, mask, etc.) appropriate to the
process.
Mark cracks
Using a die grinder to clean out gelcoat