TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 1998 Factory Repair Manual

BODY PANEL UNDERCOATING AREAS
HINT:
1. First wipe off any dirt, grease or oil with a rag soaked in a grease, wax and silicone remover.
2. Cover the surrounding areas with masking paper to avoid coating unnecessary areas. If other areas
are accidently coated, wipe off the coating immediately.
3. Apply the first coating of undercoat to all welded areas and panel joints, then apply a second coat over
the entire area.
4. Do not coat parts which become hot, such as the tailpipe, or moving parts, such as the propeller shaft.
5. Besides the locations described below, apply undercoating to all weld points under the body to insure
corrosion prevention.
6. Be sure to seal the edge of the flange of the member and bracket with undercoating.
7. If undercoat is damaged by peeling, cracks, etc., be sure to repair as necessary.
8. Before the undercoat apply sealer allowing rust prevention to be attained.
REFERENCE: Referring to the notes above, undercoating should be applied according to the specifications
for your country.
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BODY PANEL ANTI-RUST AGENT (WAX) APPLICATION AREAS
HINT:
1. Whenever adjusting the doors and hoods, apply anti-rust agent (wax) around the hinges.
2. Even if partially repairing a part, apply anti-rust agent (wax) over the entire application area of the part.
3. Wipe off the anti-rust agent immediately with a rag soaked in a grease, wax and silicone remover, if
accidently applied to other areas.
LIFT-UP TYPE BACK DOOR
Back Door Hinge
Tail Gate Hinge
Tail Gate Hinge
Back Door, Tail Gate
Hood Hinge
Door
Hood
Door Hinge
Door Hinge
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SWING TYPE BACK DOOR
Back Door Hinge
Back Door
Hood Hinge
Door
Hood
Door Hinge
Door Hinge
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BODY PANEL SEALING AREAS
HINT:
1. Prior to applying body sealer, clean the area with a rag soaked in a grease, wax and silicone remover.
2. If weld-through primer was used, first wipe off any excess and coat with anti-corrosion primer before
applying body sealer.
3. Wipe off excess body sealer with a rag soaked in a grease, wax and silicone remover.
4. If body sealer is damaged by peeling, cracks, etc., be sure to repair as necessary.
Flat Surfacing
Flat
Surfacing
All Hinge
Flat Surfacing
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Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
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Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
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Flat Surfacing
Lift-Up Type Back Door
Lift-Up Type Back Door
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Swing Type Back Door
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
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Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
Flat Surfacing
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Anti-rust treatment is necessary before welding and before and after the painting process.
ANTI-RUST TREATMENT BEFORE WELDING
1. WELD-THROUGH PRIMER (SPOT SEALER) APPLICATION
Weld-Through Primer
(Spot Sealer)For anti-corrosion measures, always apply the
weld-through primer (spot sealer) to welding sur-
faces where the paint film has been removed.
HINT: Apply the weld-through primer (spot sealer)
so that it does not ooze out from the joining sur-
faces.
WELD-THROUGH PRIMER (SPOT SEALER)
APPLICATION
ANTI-RUST TREATMENT BEFORE PAINTING PROCESS
1. BODY SEALER APPLICATION
For water-proofing and anti-corrosion measures, al-
ways apply the body sealer to the body panel seams
and hems of the doors, hoods, etc.
Sealer Gun
BODY SEALER APPLICATION
2. UNDERCOAT APPLICATION
To prevent corrosion and protect the body from
damage by flying stones, always apply sufficient
undercoat to the bottom surface of the under body
and inside of the wheel housings.
UNDERCOAT APPLICATION ANTI-RUST TREATMENT
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