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Aluminum Repair SOP brochure

Aluminum Repair SOP brochure

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Overview: This document outlines the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for aluminum repair in the automotive aftermarket sector, specifically for the 2015 Ford F-150. It includes detailed steps for panel bonding and rivet installation using 3M products.

Specifications: The document specifies the use of 3M's Panel Bonding Adhesive and File Belt Sander for aluminum repairs. It lists the necessary tools and materials, including abrasive belts, Scotch-Brite™ products, and adhesives.

Procedures:

Host Panel Preparation: Use a grade 80 abrasive belt to remove rivet material and prepare mating flanges with a Scotch-Brite™ Durable Flex Belt.
Mating Flange Panel Preparation: Remove Ecoat using a Scotch-Brite™ Belt or Clean N Strip Disc.
Dry Fit Panel: Ensure proper fit and complete any metal straightening.
Cleaning: Use a VOC compliant surface cleaner on mating flange areas.
Rivet Preparation: Identify and prepare rivet sites, drilling holes as necessary.
Pre-Assembly NVH Replacement: Apply NVH Dampening Material or Flexible Foam as needed.
Apply Bonding Adhesive: Cover bare metal areas with adhesive and ensure proper bond line thickness.
Install Replacement Panel: Attach the panel carefully to avoid scraping adhesive, then clamp in place.
Install Rivets and Welds: Install rivets while adhesive is uncured and weld as necessary.
Adhesive Clean Up: Remove excess adhesive before curing to prevent corrosion.
Post Assembly Foam Replacement: Apply foams at original locations.

Recommendations: Follow internal corrosion protection processes before final assembly. Use dedicated tools for aluminum to avoid cross-contamination.

FAQs: The document addresses common questions about aluminum repair, emphasizing the importance of using dedicated tools and materials to prevent cross-contamination and ensuring proper air quality for workers.

Safety and Warranty Information: The document includes safety recommendations for personal protective equipment and outlines 3M's warranty and liability limitations.

Catalog excerpts

3M Automotive Aftermarket Division Standard Operating Procedures for Aluminum for Success Ford approves 3M’s Panel Bonding Adhesive and File Belt Sander as products for repairing the 2015 F-150. www.3Mcollision.ca

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Aluminum Repair Procedures Body Repair Aluminum Rivet Bonding Host Panel Preparation Using a grade 80 abrasive belt, remove remaining rivet material from host panel. Prep remaining mating flanges on host panel with a coarse Scotch-Brite™ Durable Flex Belt. Mating Flange Panel Preparation Remove Ecoat from replacement panel mating flange areas using a Scotch-Brite™ Belt or Clean N Strip Disc. Dry fit replacement panel and complete any necessary metal straightening at flanges areas. Clean host panel and replacement panel mating flange areas with a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Rivet Preparation...

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Product List • 3M™ File Belt Sander, PN 28366 • 3M™ Cubitron™ II File Belt, grade 80+, PN 33446 • Scotch-Brite™ Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 64475 • Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™+ Clean N Strip XT Disc, PN 07470 • Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™+ Clean N Strip TR Disc, PN 07466 • 3M™ File Belt Sander, PN 28366 • Scotch-Brite™ Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 64475 Think About Your Health • 3M™ File Belt Sander, PN 28366 • Scotch-Brite™ Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 64475 • 3M™ NVH Dampening Material, PN 04274 • 3M™ Flexible Foam, 200 mL, PN 08463 3M™ E-A-R™ Skull Screws™ Ear Plug, PN P1300 • 3M™ Panel Bonding Adhesive, 200...

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Aluminum Frequently Asked Questions Question No. You don’t need special sandpaper, but you do need dedicated sandpaper to avoid crosscontamination between steel and aluminum surfaces. Commonly accepted repair practices for steel repairs will translate to aluminum specific repairs. Traditional 3M Abrasives are well suited for aluminum repairs, but abrasives and tools previously used on steel must be kept away from aluminum repair areas and vice versa. Do I need special sandpaper? Yes, provided all proper procedures are followed. Do I need special air tools? It is highly recommended to use separate...

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