FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Plastic Repairs With Teroson






Plastic repairs with Teroson

Clean plastic component
Clean plastic component thoroughly with soap and water. Dry it.
If necessary align the component to the original (tension free) shape using hot air.
Note the risk of overheating.

Clean the damaged area
Clean the damaged area on both in- and outsides with Cleaner FL.
Air 15-20 minutes.

Sand the damaged area




Sand damaged area to a wedge shape (1-2 cm). Use sandpaper P120.
If the damage is a crack, drill a hole (approximately 2 mm in diameter) at the end of the crack. Widen the damaged area mechanical (to approximately 1-2 mm) and then sand.
Roughen the damaged on both sides for better adhesion.

Repeat cleaning process
Repeat cleaning process on the damaged area on the in- and outside with Cleaner FL
Air 15-20 minutes.

Spray Terokal-150




Spray Terokal-150 thinly on both the in- and outside.
Air 15-20 minutes.

Bonding




Use reinforcing plates for cracks. Plastic of the same material as the component may be used instead of metal as a reinforcement.
Lay the reinforcement weave on the inside of the damage and spread the adhesive evenly.

Let the adhesive cure
Use an IR-unit to accelerate adhesive curing (60-70°C (140-158°F), 15-40 minutes).
Note the risk of overheating
For faster treatment the damaged area can be cooled with water.

Apply Terokal




Apply Terokal-9225 on the outside of the damage and spread the adhesive.
Repeat the heat treatment as above ( Let the adhesive cure).

Cool the component

Cool the component to room temperature (can be done with cold water).
Sand off excess adhesive.
Clean all grinding dust from the component.

Spray with Terokal-150
Spray the damaged area Terokal-150.
Air 5-10 minutes.
Painted surfaces should be further treated according to the paint manufacturers directions.
Structured surfaces can be repaired with Terotex Super 3000 mixed with a hardener and paint (2p paint repair system).