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Standard Operating Procedures Truck Repair

Standard Operating Procedures Truck Repair

Standard Operating Procedures Truck Repair

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Standard Operating Procedures for Aluminum Dent Repair:
  • Pre-Cleaning: Pre-wash and clean the vehicle, focusing on the undercarriage area.
  • Initial Prep Sand: Use grade 80 sandpaper to remove paint beyond the damage area and clean with a low VOC surface cleaner.
  • Final Metal Prep: Remove remaining paint in low spots with a Scotch-Brite™ disc and clean the surface.
  • Mix and Apply Filler: Follow manufacturer's instructions for mixing and applying filler, ensuring it stays within the primer featheredge area.
  • Initial Sand Filler: Sand the filler with P80, using 3M™ Dry Guide Coat to highlight imperfections.
  • Final Sand Filler: Use P150 and P180 abrasives for final sanding and clean the surface.
  • Mix and Apply Glaze: Apply glaze as needed, curing for 15–20 minutes at 75°F.
  • Sand Glaze: Sand with P180 abrasive and reapply glaze if necessary.
  • Final Sand and Inspect: Use P180 abrasive for featheredging and inspect the repair quality.
Product List:
  • Includes various 3M products such as Car Wash Soap, All Purpose Cleaner, Platinum™ Plus Body Filler, and Cubitron™ II Abrasive Discs.
Health and Safety Recommendations:
  • Use appropriate protective gear such as ear plugs, eyewear, respirators, and gloves based on exposure assessment.
Technical Information and Warranty:
  • 3M provides technical information based on reliable tests but does not guarantee accuracy. Users must evaluate product suitability for specific applications.
  • 3M offers a limited warranty, with remedies including product replacement or refund.
Important Note: Technicians must consider various factors and guidelines for each repair.
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Standard Operating Procedures Truck Repair Product List Aluminum Dent Repair Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). Initial Prep Sand DA sand the repair area using grade 80, removing paint beyond damage by 2–4 in. Clean the surface with an approved low VOC surface cleaner. Final Metal Prep Remove remaining paint/coatings in “low spots” using a Scotch-Brite™ Clean N Strip disc. Use a 3 in. grinding disc to remove weld nuggets or other surface imperfections. Clean the surface with an approved low VOC surface cleaner. Mix and Apply Filler Mix and apply filler per manufacturer’s recommendation or use the 3M™ Dynamic Mixing System. Keep the body filler within the primer featheredge area. Cure the body filler 15–20 minutes at 75°F. Initial Sand Filler 3M™ All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, 1 gallon, PN 38350 3M™ Cubitron™ II Clean Sanding Hookit™ Abrasive Disc, 3 in., 80+ grade, PN 31361; 6 in., 80+ grade, PN 31371 3M™ Platinum™ Plus Body Filler, 1 gallon, PN 01131; for DMS, PN 05863 3M™ Cubitron™ II Fibre Roloc™ Disc, 3 in., 80+ grade, PN 33392 3M™ Roloc™+ Holder, PN 07500 Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™+ Clean N Strip XT Disc, PN 07470 Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™+ Clean N Strip TR Disc, PN 07466 Block shape sand filler with P80. DA rough featheredge area with P80 abrasive. Use 3M™ Dry Guide Coat between sanding steps to highlight imperfections. Re-apply 3M™ Dry Guide Coat as necessary. 3M™ Platinum™ Plus Finishing Glaze, 30 oz., PN 31180 Final Sand Filler Final block sand filler with P150 abrasive. DA fine featheredge sand the repair area with P180 abrasive and clean the surface with an approved low VOC surface cleaner applied to a clean towel. Use 3M™ Dry Guide Coat between sanding steps to highlight imperfections. 3M™ Dry Guide Coat, 50 gram applicator kit, PN 05861 Mix and Apply Glaze Mix and apply glaze if required per manufacturer’s recommendation or if using the 3M™ Dynamic Mixing System. Keep the glaze within the primer featheredge area. Cure glaze for 15–20 minutes at 75°F. Sand Glaze Block sand polyester glaze with P180 abrasive. Use 3M™ Dry Guide Coat to highlight imperfections. Re-apply glaze as necessary to fill minor imperfections. 3M™ Cubitron™ II Hookit™ Clean Sanding Sheet Roll, 70mm x 12m, 80+ grade, PN 34442; 150+ grade, PN 34445; 180+ grade, PN 34446 3M™ Cubitron™ II Clean Sanding Hookit™ Disc, 6 in., 180+ grade, PN 31374 Think About Your Health 3M™ E-A-R™ Skull Screws™ Ear Plug, PN P1300 Final Sand and Inspect Featheredge the surrounding area using P180 abrasive. Inspect the repair for quality. Visit 3MCollision.com for more SOPs and videos The Festool mobile dust extractor is not approved for use with aluminum dust. Adapt sander to a non-vacuum airline. PN 29917. 3M™ Car Wash Soap Concentrate, 1 gallon, PN 38377 3M™ Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 07182 3M™ Virtua™ CCS Protective Eyewear with Foam Gasket, PN 11872 Not a complete list. Select protective eyewear, appropriate gloves, hearing protection, respirator and protective clothing based on your j

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Individual Product Instruction and Safety Information For individual product instructions and applicable precautions see product labels and associated literature for the individual product at 3MCollision.com For product material safety data sheets see 3MCollision.com Technical Information: The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Product Use: Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge...

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