Remove or repair damaged areas from rigid exterior panels.

Procedures should include holes, cuts, and cracks in rigid exterior panels, including

• carbon fiber
• plastic
• sheet molded compound (SMC).

Repairing other damage should include removing damaged areas from rigid exterior panels and repairing with partial panel as follows:

• Sand and clean the back side of the panel.
• Bevel the mating edges of the new panel to a shallow taper to match the existing panel.
• Apply the recommended adhesives in a continuous bead, 3/8"–1/2" in diameter, all the way around the panel that is going to touch another part of the adjoining pieces.
• Apply adhesive to the part of the new panel that is being attached.
• Clamp the panel into place.
• Tighten the mill, and drill pad nuts securely.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How do repair procedures for plastic parts differ from repair procedures for metal parts?
• What circumstances affect the procedures and materials used to repair damage to rigid plastic panels?