TM 5-3610-259-14
1.5.3.7 REPAIR VAN BODY SKIN (PERMANENT) .
TOOLS:
Rivet Gun
Drill and Bit
SUPPLIES: Rivets
Silicone Sealant
Adhesive
Sheet Metal
1.
Bend broken edges of punctured skin inward into puncture hole. Do
not attempt to remove fragments of skin by bending or pulling out-
ward.
Bend skin inward only enough to put broken edges below sur-
face of unbroken skin.
2.
Remove any loose fragments of foam which are not now held in place
by bent broken skin.
Removing small pieces of foam or dust is more
important than removing chunks.
3.
Using damp cloth, wipe area around puncture clean. Then wipe dry.
4.
Prepare sheet metal patch sufficient in size to cover damaged area
with plenty of overlap.
5.
Place patch over damaged area and mark all around edges of patch.
Then remove patch.
6.
Clean entire area where patch will go.
7.
Inject sealant into puncture. Mound sealant to
mm) above surface of unbroken skin.
Apply bead
in. (6.4 mm) wide over all cuts in skin leading
Do not smooth out sealant.
about 1/8 in. (3.2
of sealant about 1/4
out from puncture.
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