TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
BODIES AND CABS
Acetone or Lacquer Thinner
Scissors
Polyethylene (Plastic Container Bag
Material) or Cellophane Sheets
Assorted Bolts, Nuts and Rivets.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Fig 2.
3. Cut a piece of cloth and a piece of mat so that the
Observe The Following When Making Repairs With
patches will extend past the edges of the hole about
Fiberglass
2".
4. Coat both inner and outer with resin mixture and
1. Avoid spilling the resin or hardener on skin or
saturate both the mat and cloth.
clothing. If this occurs, remove with paint thinner or
5. When tacky, apply the mat on the inner surface and
denatured alcohol. Then wash with soap and water.
the cloth to the outer surface. Press the two patches
If the mixture contacts the eyes, flush thorough-ly
together using polyethylene.
A saucer-like
with water immediately. Continue flushing for at
depression should be made. See Fig. 3.
least 15 minutes and con-tact physician as soon as
possible.
2. In some cases, some individuals may have skin
sensitivity to the use of these materials. Because of
this, protective creams can be applied to the hands
to guard against irritation.
3. When protective creams are not available, rubber
gloves may be used to protect the hands. The
gloves can be removed quick-ly leaving the hands
clean for other work.
Fig. 3
4. When working with fiberglass always work in a well
6. Allow the material to cure. This is a chemical action
ventilated area. DO NOT SMOKE OR EXPOSE
and not a drying action. A hard surface indicates a
FLAME WHERE KITS ARE BEING USED OR
hard interior. To hasten curing action, heat lamps
STORED. If possible, obtain a kit of material large
may be used about 18" from work. Then smooth the
enough to accommodate only one or two jobs to
outside surface. Additional coats of resin mixture
avoid storing any quantity of this material. Resin
may be added if necessary.
liquid must be kept in a metal container or cabinet
7. Apply plastic putty to fill the low spots, allow time for
when not being used.
the putty to cure, then smooth the outside surface.
5. Repairs must be ground or sanded to match
surrounding contours. When grinding or sanding, it
Large Holes (Over 3" Diameter):
is advisable to use an approved type respirator
1. Remove damaged material such as loose
during the opera-tion.
Suitable respirators are
fiberglass and bevel the edges (approximately
available under equipment number SE-1798 and SE-
20 degree). See Fig 2.
1799. The ground dust or particles of resin or
2. Remove paint from the outside surface with
fiberglass must not be inhaled, otherwise irritation
sandpaper. Clean the inner surface also if it is
may occur.
accessible.
3. On a piece of polyethylene place a piece of cloth
REPAIRING FIBERGLASS
cut larger than hole being repaired. Saturate
with resin mixture. Obtain a layer of mat cut
Small Holes (Under 3" Diameter):
larger than the hole being repaired
1. Remove damaged material such as loose
fiberglass and bevel the edges (approximately
20 degree). See Fig. 2.
2. Remove paint from outside surface with
sandpaper. Clean inner surface (if accessible).
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