Dents or Depressions Aluminum Bonded Material

TM 10-4110-262-13&P

0025 00

Replacement of any component riveted to the main assembly

Skin punctures greater than inch deep

Skin fractures and tears greater than 1 inch length, and

Bottom skin repair

REPAIR

Dents or Depressions Aluminum Bonded Material

The shelter floor and side panels are constructed of aluminum-bonded material. If the panel skin (face

sheet) is not punctured, the following procedure should be used to repair dents or depression:

1. Sand the damaged area with fine sandpaper to remove all traces of paint.

WARNING

Isopropyl alcohol is toxic and flammable. Do not consume

internally and avoid inhaling vapors. Good, general

ventilation is normally adequate. Avoid all sources of

ignition. Failure to comply may result in serious injury to

personnel or death.

Exterior Face Sheet

Dent

Core

Interior Face Sheet

Body Filler

2. Wipe the surface with a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol and immediately wipe the solvent from

the surface with a clean, dry cloth.

3. Fill in the damaged area with body filler using a spatula or putty knife.

4. Allow the body filler to cure for one hour at room temperature. Sand the surface of the cured dent

filler to conform to the surrounding area.

5. Touch up the repair with paint corresponding to the color of the surrounding surface.

0025 00-2