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(2) Check wet film thickness with a wet film
thickness gage (see Figure 22-9). A wet film thickness
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.
(3) Check all drain holes to ensure that they are
open.
(4) Check all inspection holes and drilled
access holes to ensure that compound coverage is
adequate.
(5) Check vehicle to ensure that no compound
has been applied to prohibited areas (see CAUTION,
NOTE
Plugging of access holes may be delayed
until after vehicle inspection, if inspection
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occurs immediately after rustproofing. If in-
Figure 22-9. Film Thickness Gage.
spection is delayed too long, rustproofing
compound may drip from access holes.
b. Plug access holes.
22-5/(22-6 Blank)
