Anti-corrosion treatment carried out by the owner
Do-it-yourself anti-corrosion treatment by the owner in addition to the factory treatment is not recommended, as it will void the warranty on the vehicle's anti-corrosion protection. This does not apply to approved protective wax formulations that are compatible with and can be applied over existing coatings.
Installation of permitted equipment
When installing additional equipment, make sure that the protective anti-corrosion layer is not damaged in the form of cracks or moisture ingress to body parts.
Do not drive self-tapping screws directly into body panels. Install appropriate plastic inserts for this. When drilling holes in body parts, always prime the edges of the holes with a suitable zinc or phosphoric acid primer, and then apply a protective compound around the hole with a brush.
Do not mount accessories with painted metal surfaces directly on body panels without prior protective treatment. When connecting metal surfaces to each other with bolts, always treat the joint planes with zinc primer, place zinc tape between the surfaces or apply a layer of inert material.
Steam cleaning
Due to the high temperature and pressure that steam cleaning creates, there is a risk that some adhesives and anti-corrosion materials may soften or melt.
Do not direct the steam jet at one place for a long time and place the nozzle of the equipment no closer than 300 mm from the surface of the body.
CAUTION: Do not remove protective or paint coating from the surface of the underbody or engine compartment during repair work.
Check during maintenance
A prerequisite for the effective operation of the factory anti-corrosion coating of the body is that its condition be checked by an authorized Land Rover dealer during scheduled maintenance work.
Repair body damage and panel corrosion found during the inspection as soon as possible to reduce the area of damage and ensure the effectiveness of the factory protective coating.
Underbody protective coating repair
Every time a body repair is carried out, make sure that the sealing and anti-corrosion coating is completely restored. This applies both to damaged areas of the bodywork and to areas where the protective coating has been affected as a result of an impact or during repair operations.
Before repairing a deformed panel, remove the anti-corrosion mastic from the damaged areas. This applies especially to panels coated with protective wax, PVC-based sealant, sound-absorbing cores, etc.
CAUTION: Do not use an oxy-acetylene torch to remove anti-corrosion coating. When these coating materials burn, large amounts of gases and smoke are released.
The most common way to remove sealant is to use a heat gun with a scraper. The high temperatures generated by this equipment may cause smoke to be emitted. Therefore, care must be taken.
Structural adhesive
CAUTION: When separating parts joined together with metal adhesive, it is important not to cause deformation of the joint. Gradually heat up the joint until the adhesive has softened enough to allow the glued panels to be easily pulled apart. Do not overheat the panels.
NOTE: If spot welding is performed at the junction of parts joined with metal adhesive, the transformer must be carefully dimensioned to obtain a reliable weld.
Glue for metal, applied to the places of critical seams during the factory assembly of the body. In this case, high-temperature deposition of a material based on nitrile phenol is used. The material sticks together two metal surfaces, being at the same time a sealant that protects against the penetration of dirt, moisture and gases into the joint. This material is not intended for use in body repair and must be replaced with an approved Structural Structural Adhesive. Refer to the appropriate metal panel removal and installation procedure for specific panel information and for identifying structural adhesive application areas for repairs.
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