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of touched up areas shall be reasonably close to that
suggested that a plastic or wood stylus be used to
of the surrounding area.
scratch the paint films. A metal stylus may be used,
but extreme care must be exercised to avoid
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damaging the basic surface of the part. Several
Make the following checks and correct if adequate
parallel scratches shall be made approximately one-
water pressure cannot be maintained,
sixteenth inch (.15748 cm) apart. Apply a one-inch
a. Inspect for loose window assemblies on doors.
2,54 cm) wide strip of tape, adhesive side down,
Replace or repair as required.
over the scratches. Only newly manufactured tape
b. Inspect drain, for damaged or missing potting
less than six months old shall be used. Press the tape
compound. Repot if required using RTV rubber, or
down with a firm pressure of the hand. Remove the
equivalent.
tape in one abrupt action and examine the tested
c. Check seal assemblies around doors for
area for any paint damage such as removal of paint
leakage, and reposition or replace as required,
at one of the layers of the finishing system or
d. Check panel assemblies seals for proper in-
removal of the entire system from the surface. Test
stallation or damage. Repair or replace as required,
panels may be used.
e. Check seals on removable panel assemblies for
(4) Touch-up after test. Areas which have been
damage or improper installation, Replace or repair as
used for testing shall be refinished to equal as nearly
required.
as possible the original finish requirement. Any color
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