12. Finish-sand, prime and topcoat using Ford-approved paint systems.
Repair
NOTE: Thermoplastic Compounds Repair
1. Select the correct repair method by identifying the type of plastic being repaired.
2. NOTE: Always refer to the manufacturer's label directions for the type of repair materials, fillers and bonding agents being used as they are material specific.
Determine whether a reinforcement piece is needed as a backer on large repairs.
3. Construct a reinforcement piece from a scrap piece of the type of plastic being repaired and follow manufacturer's label directions for the type of system being used.
4. NOTE: The following steps are to be used as a guideline. Depending on what brand of adhesives or patch materials are used, procedures may vary slightly.
Thoroughly clean the damaged area with wax and grease remover formulated for use with plastics.
5. Hand sand the repair area with 80-grit sandpaper and remove any foreign material with compressed air.
6. Apply a plastics adhesion promoter per label directions to the repair area.
7. For small repairs, a adhesive filler can be applied to the damaged area. Follow manufacturer's directions and build layers to form a thickness above the damaged area. This will allow the area to be sanded smooth. Material : Plastic Bonding Adhesive / TA-9
8. To repair large holes or cracks, measure and cut a piece of fiberglass cloth or equivalent 25.4 mm (1 in) larger than the crack or hole.
9. Apply adhesive to the damaged area and immediately apply fiberglass cloth into plastic adhesive for reinforcement. Apply additional plastic repair adhesive for strength and shape as required. Material : Plastic Bonding Adhesive / TA-9
10. Contour and sand to shape the repair as necessary. Avoid sanding through the repair. Use Special Service Tool: ALCV-200.
11. Finish-sand the area and carry out any required paint operations using Ford-approved paint systems.
Repair
NOTE: Tab Repair
1. NOTE: Illustration is not vehicle specific.
NOTE: Inspect the component to determine if part of it can be repaired to an acceptable level of quality of appearance, fit and durability. Will labor and material cost of the repair meet or exceed the cost of a new replacement bumper cover? If the bumper cover is determined to be repairable, proceed to the following steps.
NOTE: The following steps are to be used as a guideline. Depending on what brand of adhesives or patch materials are used, procedures may vary slightly.
Clean the broken tab(s) with a plastics wax and grease remover.
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