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>HARD TOP FRACTURE REPAIR</title><para
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>If it has been determined that the hard top can be repaired. The following required materials and procedures are to be used.</ptxt></para><s1
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>Use a grinder to remove the paint and outline the damaged area. Use a grade 150 grit disc for paint removal.</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>Grind the outlined surface area again with a 240 grit disc to prevent coarse scratches from appearing in the final finish.</ptxt></s1><s1
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>If cracks extend from the damaged area, it will be necessary to stop drill the cracks with a 3-mm (1/8-in) diameter drill bit. This will prevent the crack and/or fracture from spreading and allow
repair material to be effective.</ptxt></s1><s1
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>Bevel the edges of the crack/fracture on both sides with a rotary file.</ptxt></s1><attention3
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>The edges should be beveled on the inside and outside of the top to ensure sufficient surface area for good bonding.</ptxt></attention3><s1
><ptxt
>Complete the repairs with fiberglass cloth and resin as described in the hard top hole repair procedure. <extxref
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>(Refer to 23 - BODY/REMOVABLE
TOP - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref> </ptxt></s1></servinfo>