Convertible Top Drain: Service and Repair

BETAMATE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

Betamate areas will require the following procedures to maintain proper specifications to the locations in which it was applied.

NOTE: To ensure proper weld integrity is achieved, adjust welding equipment to proper specifications as found in the Weld and Weld Bonding section, (Refer to Collision Information - Standard Procedure).






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1. With the use of a grinder equipped with a 50 grit grinding disc, remove all contaminants and coatings off of the mating surfaces within 25mm (1in.) of the area where Betamate was originally applied. The metal should be completely bare and shiny in appearance, if the metal appears pewter in color all of the galvanized coating has not been removed.
2. Pre-fit panels into place, to ensure a proper fit.
3. Remove the components and then apply a 10mm (3/8in.) bead of Lords Fusor(R) 112B or equivalent, ensuring the mating surfaces are completely covered.
4. Clamp tightly into place, using welding clamps or equivalent.
5. Use a spot welder to apply Resistance Type Spot Welds at double the weld pitch (twice as many welds as originally used) as they are before and after the zone.
6. Once adhesive has completely cured apply quality topcoats to the exposed areas.
7. Inject Mopar Cavity wax kit (part #68042969AA), Mopar wax refill (part #68042970AA) or equivalent, to the inner cavity. A double application should be applied. Allow a minimum of 30-minutes flash time between the first and second coats.