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Minor Composite Repair
Minor repair is necessary with damage that penetrates the composite (glass-reinforced) substructure that
does NOT go through to the other side
OR
holes no larger than a golf ball.
1. Remove any decals or body graphics in the repair area.
2. Use a grinder to remove the damaged material.
NOTE: For cracks, drill a hole slightly larger than the crack
width to prevent the crack from growing.
3. Sand with 80–120 grit sandpaper.
4. Thoroughly clean area with alcohol or acetone.
5. Mask off or cover areas to avoid dripping resin.
6.
Repair area with resin and fiberglass matting.
7. Allow the resin to dry.
8. Add more resin and matting as necessary and repeat sanding.
9. Sand with 120–240
wet
sandpaper.
10. Repair gelcoat.
Grind damaged section.
Resin and fiberglass matting
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 supersedes information
provided by Utilimaster.
WARNING: Use the proper protective equipment (rubber gloves, mask, etc.) appropriate to the
process.