Repair of Large or Deep Dent.

Figure 4-2. Shelter Wall Repair of Small Dent.

Figure 4-3. Shelter Wall Repair of Large Dent,

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TM 10-5411-207-14 4-9. Repair of Large or Deep Dent. This task covers: Repair INITIAL SETUP Tools Materials/Parts General Mechanic’s Automotive Tool Kit Gloves (Item 1, Appendix D) Caulking Gun (Item 2, Appendix D) Caulking Cartridge (Item 3, Appendix D) Epoxy Resin (Items 4 &5, Appendix D) Container, Unwaxed (Item 6, Appendix D) Cloth, Emery (Item 13, Appendix D) Sandpaper (Item 15, Appendix D) Fiber Filled Polyester Resin (Item 17, Appendix D) Cloth, Fiberglass (Item 18, Appendix D) NOTE The following repair procedures are for a 64- to 100-square inch area, located between structural members. To determine that a large or deep dent is between structural members, tap area with a small screwdriver handle. A structural member is identified by a tight, drum-like sound as opposed to the soft sound of areas between members. Extensive damage, such as denting or buckling of the exterior shelter skin (which displaces the opposite shelter skin) generally constitutes an unrepairable type damage. Follow the procedure in A, B, or C below to repair a large or deep dent involving only the exterior shelter skin. Repair. (Figure 4-3) (1) (2) (3) (4) Perform the procedures contained in paragraph 4-8, steps (1), (2), and (3) using Figure 4-3, A and B. Cut a piece of fiberglass cloth that will cover the restored area and extend approximately two inches around the filled-in dent. Apply a liberal coating of mixed adhesive (paragraph 4-7. b.(4)) over the filled-in dent extending approximately two inches around the dent. Place the fiberglass cloth (C, Figure 4-3) over the coating of mixed adhesive and press lightly. Change 1 4-9

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