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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2014COMPASS LIMITED, AWD, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR BODY PANELSBODY - INTERIOR & EXTERIORSTANDARD PROCEDUREPLASTIC BODY PANEL REPAIRPANEL PATCH FABRICATIONS
2014 Jeep Compass Limited, AWD, Automatic CVT Trans

Panel Patch Fabrications

2014 Jeep Compass Limited, AWD, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Panel Patch Fabrications
Fig 1: Identifying Fabricated Panel
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1 - STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
2 - FIBERGLASS CLOTH OR FIBERGLASS MESH TAPE
3 - WIDTH OF V-GROOVE
4 - WAXED PAPER

A patch can be fabricated from any rigid fiberglass panel that has comparable contour with the repair area. Lift gates and fenders can be used to supply patch material. If existing material is not available or compatible, a patch can be constructed with adhesive and reinforcement mesh (dry wall tape). Perform the following operation if required:

  1. Cover waxed paper or plastic with adhesive backed nylon mesh (dry wall tape) larger than the patch required.
  2. Tape waxed paper or plastic sheet with mesh to a surface that has a compatible contour to the repair area.
  3. Apply a liberal coat of adhesive over the reinforcement mesh. If necessary apply a second or third coat of adhesive and mesh after first coat has cured. The thickness of the patch should be the same as the repair area.
  4. After patch has cured, peel waxed paper or plastic from the back of the patch.
  5. If desired, a thin film coat of adhesive can be applied to the back of the patch to cover mesh for added strength.
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