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protection. A 10 mil wet film thickness is required to
while slowly withdrawing tool. Insert the tool in the
opposite direction and repeat the above procedure.
obtain a minimum five mil dry film thickness. If
needed, the vehicle can be resprayed to reach proper
(2) Insert 90 degree short tool in each hole A
thickness.
and B of the front box channels and spray over all areas
missed by the flexible tool.
b. Spraying Pressure. The rustproofing compound
should be applied to sheet metal and structural
members in even coats. Spraying pressure should be as
low as possible while maintaining an even spray pattern.
An acceptable starting point is 40 psi (276 kPa), but
adjustments may have to be made due to temperature
changes and differences in rustproofing compound.
Using too much pressure will waste compound by
causing overspray and excessively thick coatings.
c. Rustproofing Cab Interior (Front View) (see
(1) Insert flexible tool into access holes A of the
front box channels as far as it will go, then spray while
slowly withdrawing tool. Insert the tool in the opposite
direction and repeat the above procedure.
(2) Insert 90 degree short tool in each hole A of
the front box channels and spray over all areas missed
by the flexible tool.
A - LOCATED ON CAB EXTERIOR,
B - LOCATED ON CAB INTERIOR.
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Figure 19-8. Rustproofing Cab Interior
(Rear View).
(1) Insert flexible tool into holes A, C, and D of
door box channels as far as it will go, then spray while
slowly withdrawing tool.
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Figure 19-7. Rustproofing Cab Interior
(Front View).
d. Rustproofing Cub Interior (Rear View) (see
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(1) Insert flexible tool into access holes A and B
Figure 19-9. Rustproofing Doors (Typical).
of the front box channels as far as it will go, then spray
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