TM 5-3800-205-23-1
CONTAINER REPAIR - CONTINUED
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REPAIR OF FACE SKIN DAMAGE (ALUMINUM-BONDED MATERIAL) - CONTINUED
390-1909
WARNING
Dowclene EC is flammable and harmful to eyes, skin, and breathing passages. Observe all fire precau-
tions. Use only with adequate ventilation and with approved personal protective equipment. Failure to
follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
b.
Wipe surface with cloth dampened in Dowclene and immediately wipe solvent from surface with clean dry cloth.
c.
Mix small quantity of dent filler, Devcon F.
d.
Fill in damaged area with dent filler, using spatula or putty knife.
e.
Allow dent filler to fully cure.
f.
Sand surface of cured dent filler to conform to surrounding area.
g.
After repair, touch up with epoxy primer and CARC paint as required.
2.
Repair of Puncture Less Than 1/2 in. (12.70 mm) in Diameter or Depth.
NOTE
The following procedures should be used to repair skin punctures with a diameter less than 0.25 in. (12.70
mm) or a depth in the core of less than 0.25 in. (12.70 mm).
a.
If a patch is not available, make patch as follows:
(1)
Cut a rectangular patch from unpainted Aluminum Alloy Sheet Stock, 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) thick. Width
and length dimensions must be such that patch extends a minimum of 1 in. (25.40 mm) beyond damaged
surface area.
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