Side panel (conv.)
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Mount the car in an alignment bench with measuring fixture and cross-measure as necessary.
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Drill out the spot welds.
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Knock away the side panel and align any deformed metalwork. Keep the lower edge in front of the wheel housing and use it as a template when drilling holes in the new side panel for plug welding.
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Drill holes in the new side panel for plug welding.
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Grind clean the surfaces to be welded on the new side panel.
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Use a grinder to clean the areas on the body that are to be welded.
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Apply welding primer to the surfaces which are to be spot welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.
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Put the side panel in place and secure it with a couple of welding clamps.
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Fit the tailgate in place and adjust the side panel.
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Remove the tailgate. Spot and plug weld the side panel in place.
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Grind the welds clean.
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Wash off surplus welding primer. Welding primer makes for poorer adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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Apply primer to all surfaces that have been ground clean. Use Standox 1K Füllprimer.
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Seal joints and metal folds with putty. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent to internal surfaces after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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