BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

FORM #8263-RB REV. 06/18 © Saint‑Gobain June 2018. Norton, Bear‑Tex, and Blaze are registered trademarks; Rapid Strip and Speed‑Grip are trademarks of Saint‑Gobain.

DeVilbiss® is a registered trademark DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing.

ALUMINUM RIVET BONDING

Panel PreparationRemove the remaining rivet material from the substrate using an 80 grit abrasive belt. Prep remaining mating flanges with a coarse grit Bear-Tex belt.

Tip: Note that when grinding steel rivets that are bonded to aluminum, be aware of contamination from metal shavings that must be removed from the repair area to prevent galvanic corrosion. Encouraged practices include vacuuming or wipe down of area.

Mating Flange Panel PreparationContinuing with an abrasive belt file tool, use a Bear-Tex coarse belt or disc sander with Rapid Strip disc to remove Ecoat from replacement panel flange areas.

Dry fit new skin or panel. If necessary, straighten the mating flange before applying any adhesives or bonding materials.

CleaningClean the substrate and replacement panel using a DeVilbiss lint-free wipe and Norton Panel Adhesive Cleaner.

Rivet PreparationBased on the rivet type recommended by the manufacturer, evaluate replacement sites and ensure surface is ready for bonding. Remove and store panel until needed.

Apply Bonding AdhesiveApply adhesive along the entire bond line on the vehicle and panel, brush out adhesive where necessary to cover all bare aluminum.

Objective: Ensure 100% coverage for strength and corrosion protection.

Install Replacement PanelClamp or rivet panel in place for aluminum repair. All products listed in prior step have glass beads in them to prevent over clamping. For best results, wipe off excess adhesive while still wet with a DeVilbiss lint-free wipe.

Note: The full cure time (which is different than the clamp time) for the Acrylic Metal Bonders is 8 hours. The full cure time for the Epoxy Panel Bonder is 24 hours.Objective: Allow adhesive to build appropriate tensile strength for the bond

between the vehicle and the panel.

Install Rivets and WeldsBefore adhesives have cured, begin installing rivets based on OEM recommendations. Welding of cosmetic joints based on OEM standards can be done while adhesives are still wet.

Tip: Note that after rivets have been installed, it may be necessary to remove excess adhesive from panel that may have been squeezed out during this step. Completing this process while adhesives are still wet may avoid unnecessary grinding, which could expose bare aluminum and result in galvanic corrosion.

Post Assembly Foam ReplacementTo determine if flexible or rigid urethane foam is required, refer to OEM specifications.

DESCRIPTION PART #80 Grit Blaze File Belt 699573-98023Bear-Tex Portable Belt File - Coarse (Brown) 662610-55309

DESCRIPTION PART #Bear-Tex Portable Belt File - Coarse (Brown) 662610-55309

2" TR 80 Grit Back-Up Pad 662611-623243" TR 80 Grit Back-Up Pad 662611-623422" TR Blaze Rapid Blend 666233-386323" TR Blaze Rapid Blend 666233-38633

DESCRIPTION PART #Norton Panel Adhesive Cleaner 076607-82780DeVilbiss Lint-Free Wipe 803657

SPEEDGRIP PANEL BONDING PART #Acrylic Adhesive – 45 min 636425-06419Acrylic Adhesive – 75 min 636425-06420Epoxy Adhesive - 30 min 636425-06418Epoxy Adhesive - 90 min 636425-06421Manual Applicator Gun 636425-41400Mixing Tips – 24 element (green) 636425-04628

SPEED-GRIP PART #

Flexible Urethane Foam 636425-04622

Rigid Urethane Foam 636425-06399

OEM ATTACHMENT

REPAIR ATTACHMENT

Weld Weld, Blind Rivet, SPR

Clinch Blind Rivet, SPR

Blind Rivet Blind Rivet, Weld

SPR SPR, Blind Rivet, Weld

SPR

MONOBOLT

SOLID RIVET

HEMLOCK

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