FUEL TANK REPAIR (CONTINUED)
NOTE
If damaged area is near an opening in tank, apply
a backing plate with masking tape and release
film, rather than wire cloth.
E Cut and trim a piece of wire screen slightly larger than open-
ing. If opening is less than 1 inch across at greatest point, wire
screen is not required.
F Cut glass cloth patches to size and shape. Cut first patch 1/2
inch larger than screen and each succeeding patch 1/2 inch
larger until sufficient cloth has been built up to level patched
area with surrounding tank wall (usually 6 or 7 patches).
G Mix resin and hardener as directed on can label.
H Thoroughly saturate scarfed area and wire screen with cement
and apply screen over opening.
I
Remove about 1/5 of cement from mixing container. To this,
fold in small amount of regenerated silica to obtain putty-like
consistency. Use the mixture to apply first two layers of glass
cloth.
J
Thoroughly saturate smallest glass cloth with putty-like cement
and place it over screen.
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