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Body Structures / Mid Structures / Monocoque / DA-RM-01A002-01-003 - Generic repairs - Cosmetic damage on carbon fibre composites
WARNING!
 
Risk of explosion and injury when handling polyester and epoxy resins!
When processing polyester and epoxy resins with their hardeners, vapours result which are generally combustible.
The vapours from liquid polyester and epoxy resins with hardeners and their mixtures are a health hazard. Direct contact with skin or eyes result in irritation.
No smoking!
No open flames!
Always use skin protection cream, protective gloves and safety glasses.
Provide for good ventilation at workplace.
Do not eat or drink at workplace.
Keep storage containers closed wherever possible or close immediately after use.
 

WARNING!
 
Risk of explosion caused by handling organic peroxide hardeners!
When processing organic peroxide hardeners, vapours are produced and can explode when ignited.
Keep storage containers wherever possible or close immediatley after use.
No smoking!
No open flames!
Provide for good ventilation at workplace.
Always use skin protection cream, protective gloves and safety glasses.
 

WARNING!
 
Contact with polyester and epoxy resins.
The vapours from liquid polyester and epoxy resins with hardeners and their mixtures are a health hazard.
Direct contact with skin or eyes result in irritation.
Always use skin protection cream.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
Ensure that the area is well ventilated.
 

WARNING!
 
Contact with organic peroxide hardeners.
Direct contact with skin or eyes result in irritation.
Always use skin protection cream.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
 

Generic repairs - Cosmetic damage on carbon fibre composites
1.   
Remove all of the detachable components that are within the repair area.
 

 
Care Point:
Highlight repair area using white chinograph marker.

 
2.   
Determine damage point within the repair area.
 

3.   
Apply masking tape around the largest repair area.
 

 
WARNING!
 
Contact with polyester and epoxy resins.
The vapours from liquid polyester and epoxy resins with hardeners and their mixtures are a health hazard.
Direct contact with skin or eyes result in irritation.
Always use skin protection cream.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
Ensure that the area is well ventilated.
 

WARNING!
 
Contact with organic peroxide hardeners.
Direct contact with skin or eyes result in irritation.
Always use skin protection cream.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
 

 
4.   
A
Resins
B
Protective gloves
C
Measuring container
D
Brush
E
Hardener
 

5.   
Apply resin to repair area with spatula.
 

 
Care Point:
Observe all manufacturer information that is supplied in regards to curing temperatures and times for resin.

 
6.   
Allow resin to cure.
 
7.   
Remove masking tape from repair area.
 
8.   
Perform any subsequent treatment that is required to the area.
 
9.   
Clean up repair area.
 
10.  
Clean surrounding area.
 
11.  
Re-install all detachable components that are within the repair area.
 


   
   
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