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Tab Repair


Preparation is key

Step 1

Apply 3M™ VHB™ Surface Cleaner or 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 using 3M™ Professional Panel Wipe 34567 to clean the area. Allow to dry completely.

smooth rough edges of broken tab

Step 2

Use 3M™ Roloc™ Disc P80 to smooth rough edges of broken tab.

 
increase the strength of the repair

Step 3

Drill several holes of 3-6mm in diameter in the remaining part of the tab to increase the strength of the repair.

Coat tab area in 3M™ Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter

Step 4

Coat tab area in 3M™ Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter 05917 and leave to dry for 10 minutes.

 
Apply 3M™ Superfast Plastic Adhesive

Step 5

Apply 3M™ Superfast Plastic Adhesive 55045 using 3M™ Applicator 08190 to adhere broken tab, making sure to fill support holes. The adhesive will cure in 20 seconds.

Repeat on the reverse

Step 6

Repeat on the reverse and allow to set for 5 minutes.

 
smooth surrounding area

Step 7

Use 3M™ Roloc™ Disc P80 and P180 to smooth surrounding area.

3M™ Superfast Plastic Adhesive 55045 can be painted

Step 8

If necessary, 3M™ Superfast Plastic Adhesive 55045 can be painted using the usual paint process for plastic parts or specific bumper paint in spray.

 
 

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