Figure 4-15.--Heat lamps in position to speed the cure.
this if heat is applied; but, in either case, the patch
patch is in doubt, cut out the section slightly larger
should be hard and cool to the touch before
than the original patch and redo the repair. Assuming
proceeding. Remove the cover plate and the
the job has been done properly, lightly sand the
separating film. If it is necessary to do so, fill in
surface (fig. 4-16). The finish may be a coat of resin
or paint.
surface pits with the paste resin mix provided in the
kit. Inspect the repair for soundness by tapping it with
REPAIRING SURFACE DEFECTS.--The
a coin or a metal object. A dull thud will indicate
repair kit contains an epoxy-type paste resin system
softness, poor bond (delamination) between plies, or
for making minor repairs to damaged plastic surfaces
poor bond to the original material. In the event that the
such as seams, gouges, pits, or small holes. It can also
patch is of poor quality, and the effectiveness of the
be used for filling and smoothing patches made with
Figure 4-16.--Sanding a completed patch.
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