Cavity filling sealants (Range Rover 3)

After repair work, always treat the cavities being repaired with a protective compound. In addition, cavities that were affected by the repair should also be treated, regardless of whether they were factory treated or not. This includes all box sections, body cavities and internal door cavities. It is allowed to drill additional holes to access cavities, unless these holes are located in load-bearing elements of the body. The edges of these holes should be treated with zinc primer, a protective compound applied with a brush, and sealed with rubber plugs after the work is completed.

Before injecting the protective compound, make sure that the cavities to be treated are free of dirt and foreign substances. If necessary, clean the cavity with compressed air.

The protective compound should be applied AFTER finishing the touch-up and BEFORE installing any decorative or overhead elements.

During the treatment process, ensure that the protective compound covers all flanges and seam areas and that it is applied to all repair areas of both old and newly installed panels.

It should be noted that new body parts and assemblies are supplied with internal cavities already treated with a protective compound. Ensure that these cavities are re-treated after repair.

Reliable cavity treatment is very important. Always follow these rules:

• Complete all touch-up operations before applying the protective coating.
• Before processing, clean the surfaces to be processed and, if necessary, blow out the cavities with compressed air.
• Maintain temperature at 18° during processing and drying.
• Check the spray cone shape of the cavity treatment equipment.
• Cover all areas that should not be treated and that could be damaged if the protective compound comes into contact with them.
• If there is a risk of contamination from splashing, remove components such as the seat belt retractor.
• Raise the door windows all the way up before treating the inside of the doors.
• Treat body areas usually covered by trim elements before installing these elements.
• Clean the drainage holes of the thresholds and doors after treatment with a protective compound.
• Keep all equipment clean, especially spray nozzles.