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REPAIR FINISH OF BELLCRANK AND ARMS
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d.
Slowly add 3 ounces of alodine 1200 (E65)
and 1/2 fluid ounce of nitric acid (E22)
to 1 gallon of water. Stir until powder is
dissolved. Use a stainless steel, aluminum,
vinyl, polyethylene, or rubber lined container.
Wear gloves (E184.1).
e.
Apply solution from step d to damaged
surface until coating is formed. Coating
should form in 1 to 5 minutes.
f.
Rinse surface. Use cloth (E120) moist with
water. Blot dry. Do not rub.
g.
Check coated surface. Complete surface
must be coated and color range from gold to
brown. Allow to dry.
h.
Remove any powder from surface. Use cloth
(E120).
i.
Apply two coats of epoxy primer (E292.1).
Wear gloves (E184.1). Allow to air dry 30
minutes between coats.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
As Required
END OF TASK
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