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c. Rustproofing Van Underbody,
Use of a high intensity inspection light will enhance this
process.
(1) Insert 90 degree short tool into holes A of
side rails and spray in all directions.
e. Check vehicle to ensure that no compound has
(2) Use short rigid tool to completely cover the
been applied to prohibited areas (see CAUTION,
underbody of van, including open access surfaces to
side, cross, and longitudinal sills.
15-4. Rustproofing Inspection.
Check the vehicle to ensure that all areas requiring
rustproofing compound have been properly and
completely coated.
a. Check seams, welds, corners, and boxed areas to
ensure that they are adequately coated,
b. Check wet film thickness with a wet film
of 10 mils is required. In areas where a wet film
thickness of 10 mils cannot be obtained or where
thickness cannot be measured, inspect for complete-
ness of coverage.
c. Check all drain holes to ensure that they are
open.
d. Check all inspection holes and drilled access
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Figure 15-3. Film Thickness Gage
holes to ensure that compound coverage is adequate,
15-3/(15-4 Blank)