Welds that are sealed at the factory are detailed in the following figures.
The sealing coating of the joints is applied after the primer layer, but before the surface treatment and the application of the top coat of paint and varnish. The joint sealer must form a continuous bead, the profile of which depends on the type of joint. If the sealant material is applied with a brush, be especially careful that the entire surface of the seam is treated.
If the coating layer needs to be shaped, use a cloth soaked in a solvent such as mineral spirits or Shell SBP3.
Ensure that ALL repair welds that can be accessed are treated with sealant when repairing. When a body is damaged, parts located far from the impact site often undergo deformation. As a result, the sealing coating in these places can be damaged during the process of correcting the deformation of parts and during repairs. Inspect all welds near the parts to be repaired for damage to the coating, then remove the damaged or cracked coating and apply a fresh coating according to the following procedure:
- Sand the area of the damaged coating and etch the cleaned metal surface with an appropriate phosphate primer.
- Treat the damaged surface with an acid primer.
- Apply a suitable layer of sealant.
- Apply an appropriate paint coat and coat of underbody sealant.
If the seams are located in a hard-to-reach place, then in the process of assembling or installing parts, treat the joints with a paste-like sealant. Some places of the seams become inaccessible after the repair is completed. In such cases, sealer and paint should be applied before assembly is completed.
If access allows, apply sealant to the repair weld on both sides. If the weld is only accessible from one side (as when welding box sections), Treat the closed cavity with a cavity protector.
Sealing the welding seams of the lower part of the car
Joints of parts located symmetrically as shown in the figure are also subject to processing.
Seal the joints of the rear wheel arch
Joints of parts located symmetrically as shown in the figure are also subject to processing.
Sealing joints on the hood and doors
Joints of parts located symmetrically as shown in the figure are also subject to processing. The figure shows the front door of the 5-door version of the body, the front door of the 3-door version is identical. The drain holes at the bottom of the doors must not be blocked by sealing material.
Seal the joints of the gutters of the door seal
Joints of parts located symmetrically as shown in the figure are also subject to processing.
Sealing the joints of the fuel filler neck and the roof - 3-door version
Joints of parts located symmetrically as shown in the figure are also subject to processing. At roof joints, the sealant must be flush with the surface in front of the points "A" and behind dots "B".
Sealing the joints of the fuel filler neck and the roof - 5-door version
Joints of parts located symmetrically as shown in the figure are also subject to processing. At roof joints, the sealant must be flush with the surface in front of the point "A".
Sealing the joints of the front wheel arch, engine compartment and windshield cross member
Joints of parts located symmetrically as shown in the figure are also subject to processing. At the joints marked "A" apply putty. At the cross member of the windshield opening, the sealing compound must be flush with the adjacent surfaces along the length "B". When processing front suspension strut columns, the mounting holes for attaching the shock absorber strut must remain open.
Sealing the joints between the vehicle interior and the rear of the body - 3-door version
Joints of parts located symmetrically as shown in the figure are also subject to processing. On length "A" sealing compound must be smoothed (at the junction of the floor of the luggage compartment with the rear cross member of the subframe).
Sealing the joints between the car interior and the rear of the body - 5-door version
Joints of parts located symmetrically as shown in the figure are also subject to processing. On length "A" sealing compound must be smoothed (at the junction of the floor of the luggage compartment with the rear cross member of the subframe).
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