Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Repair Instructions for the Underbody and Stone Chip Protection
Note
The underbody and stone chip protection structure must be
restored back to its original layer strength and appearance
during a repair. |
Water drain holes must remain free. |
All threaded pins and weld nuts with M-threads, as well as
all other pins and contact surfaces for the assembly must be
functional after the sealant application. |
Damage Caused by an Accident (Part Replacement) |
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Clean the new part with Silicone Remover, Long. |
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Sand the factory primer (sanding pad). |
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Clean again using Silicone Remover, Long. |
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Apply Two-Part Wash Primer -LHV 043 000 A2- to sanded
through areas. |
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Dry (note drying time). |
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Then fill with Two-Part HS Performance Filler. |
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Dry (note drying time). |
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Dry-sand the filler with sandpaper (P400-P500), making sure
not to sand through. |
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Clean the surface with Silicone Remover, Long. |
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Apply a suitable Stone Chip Protection. Refer to
→ Chapter „Stone Chip Protection“. |
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Dry (note drying time). |
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If necessary, smoothen the texture. |
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Clean the base surface with Silicone Remover, Water-Based. |
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Apply the paint structure with top, base and clear coats. |
Damage Caused by an Accident (Repair) |
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Always clean damaged components/surfaces. |
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Remove the underbody protection using Pneumatic Brush
Grinder Set -VAS6446-. |
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Remove the damaged area and sand down to the bare metal. |
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Remove the existing corrosion using the Pneumatic Brush
Grinder Set -VAS6446- while doing so finely sand the overlapping
areas. |
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Clean the base surface with Silicone Remover, Long. |
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Apply Two-Part Wash Primer -LHV 043 000 A2- |
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Dry (note drying time). |
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Then fill with Two-Part HS Performance Filler. |
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Dry (note drying time). |
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Clean the base surface with Silicone Remover, Long. |
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Apply suitable filling paste. |
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Sand the filling paste with sandpaper (P80-P240) while
liberally sanding the transition areas. |
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Clean the base surface with Silicone Remover, Long. |
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Apply Two-Part Wash Primer. |
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Then fill with Two-Part HS Performance Filler. |
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Dry (note drying time). |
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Dry-sand the filler in the stone chip protection area with
sandpaper (P400-P500), making sure not to sand through. |
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Clean the surface with Silicone Remover, Long. |
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Apply a suitable Stone Chip Protection. Refer to
→ Chapter „Stone Chip Protection“. |
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Dry (note drying time). |
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If necessary, smoothen the texture. |
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Sand the complete filler surface with sand paper
(P400-P500). |
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Clean the base surface with Silicone Remover, Water-Based. |
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Prepare the paint structure with top, base and clear coats. |
Cracks in the Stone Chip Protection |
Note
Repairs should be performed according to description “damage
caused by an accident (repair)”. |
Damage caused by Stone Impact (Gravel, Grit, etc.) |
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Clean the damaged areas thoroughly. |
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Sand the damaged surfaces with sandpaper. If damage is deep,
dry-sand with P120-P240 sandpaper. |
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Clean the base surface with Silicone Remover, Long. |
– |
Apply Two-Part Wash Primer -LHV 043 000 A2- to sanded
through areas. |
– |
Dry (note drying time). |
– |
Then fill with Two-Part HS Performance Filler. |
– |
Dry (note drying time). |
– |
Dry-sand the filler with sandpaper (P400-P500), making sure
not to sand through. |
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Clean the base surface with Silicone Remover, Long. |
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Apply a Suitable Stone Chip Protection (refer to
→ Chapter „Stone Chip Protection“) to the damaged
areas If damage is extensive, refinish the entire surface. |
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Dry (note drying time). |
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If necessary, smoothen the texture. |
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Clean the surface with Silicone Remover, Water-Based. |
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Apply the paint structure with top, base and clear coats. |
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Galvanized Sheet Metal on Both Sides
Previous attempts to match flanges have led to the use of
only galvanized sheet metal on both sides. Only here d ...
Dry sand the cataphoretic primer on the roof adhesive surface
-item 6-
→ Item down to the bare metal using P180 sandpaper.
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Other materials:
Run-Flat System PAX, Dimensions and Designations on PAX Rims
Example: 235 x 500 A - 5 - 41
235 -
Designated width in millimeters
x -
One-part
500 -
Designated diameter of standardized rim seat in millimeters
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Vehicle Registration Documents Since 01/10/2005
The implementation of EU guideline 1999/37/EG "Vehicle
registration documents" in national legislation and legal data
protection requirements have made the introduction of new, fraud
resistant registration documents necessary.
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Tires, Damage from Low Tire Pressure
The most common causes of failure are small external damage,
a defective valve or a leaky rim due to corrosion or damage.
Separation of Carcass and Rubber
Strong heating due to driving w ...
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