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Roof

Roof


1. Drill out the spot welds.


2. Grind down the welds securing the roof to the A and C pillars.

3. Knock away the roof and realign any deformed metalwork.

4. Use a grinder to clean the areas on the new roof and body that are to be welded.

5. Apply welding primer to the surfaces which are to be spot welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.

6. Apply putty to the roof member as shown. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.


7. Position the new roof and fix it with a few welding clamps.


8. Fit the windscreen and tailgate, check the fit of the roof.

9. Spot weld the roof in place.

10. Seam weld the roof to the A and C pillars.

11. Grind the welds clean.

12. Wash off surplus welding primer. Welding primer makes for poorer adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.

13. Apply primer to all surfaces that have been ground clean. Use Standox 1K Füllprimer.

14. Seal joints and metal folds with putty. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.

15. Apply anti-corrosion agent to the inside surfaces of the roof edge after painting. Use Terotex HV 400 or Mercasol 1.