Body rework and rebuilding are common tasks in body shops. Identifying the scope of damage to select the right product is key. In this how to we show you an innovative rebuidling method for non-structural metal car parts. It is suitable for application where you might have used traditional tin soldering before. See our TEROSON® EP 5020 TR in action.

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TEROSON® EP 5020 TR is a lead- and tin-free alternative to tin soldering and is ideal for rebuilding of car body metal surfaces. It is excellent for grinding and the removal of interior parts is not necessary if welding is not required—no open flame used. Try it out for yourself!


All repair and maintenance tasks shown should be done by professionals only. Please do not try this at home or if not qualified by professional education. Always follow car manufacturer's instructions.
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STEP 1

Surface Preparation I

Grind and rebuild the surface mechanically. 

STEP 2

Surface Preparation II

Clean and pre-treat repair area with TEROSON® VR 10 and a lint-free cloth.

STEP 3

Preparation of the cartridge

Open TEROSON® EP 5020 TR cartridge and squeeze out a small amount of material until both adhesive components run equally. Clean tip. Apply the mixing nozzle and discard the first 5 cm of the adhesive.

STEP 4

Application

Apply TEROSON® EP 5020 TR to the rebuilt area in a way that the area
is sufficiently filled with excessive material (between 3 and max. 5mm).
Keep the nozzle tip inside the material to avoid air bubbles.

STEP 5

Smoothing

Spread and shape TEROSON® EP 5020 TR with a spreader to rebuild the original shape.

STEP 6

Curing

TEROSON® EP 5020 TR is sandable after ~2.5 hours at 23°C. Warm cure at 60 °C object temperature for 15 minutes is recommended to accelerate curing. Use infrared heater. Do not use a hot air gun for heating.

STEP 7

Sanding

Sand the material with P120 paper to achieve a smooth surface contour and restore original shape.

STEP 8

Surface Preparation III

Remove abrasive dust with a lint free cloth soaked with TEROSON® VR 10.

STEP 9

Body Filler Application

The use of bodyfiller e.g. TEROSON® UP 210 is required. Apply and spread TEROSON® UP 210 to re-shape the repair area.

Optional

Corrosion Protection

Both before applying body filler or as a step before paint work, you may use BONDERITE® M-NT 1455-W for metal conversion and corrosion protection. 

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