Rustproofing Inspection.

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4-5.

inspection is delayed too long, rustproofing

Rustproofing Inspection.

compound may drip from access holes.

a. Check the vehicle to ensure that all areas

requiring rustproofing compound have been properly

b. Plug access holes.

and completely coated.

(1) Check seams, welds, corners, and boxed

areas to ensure that they are adequately coated.

(2) Check wet film thickness with a wet film

thickness gage (see Figure 4-16). A wet film thickness

of 10 mils is required. In areas where a wet film

thickness of 10 mils cannot be obtained or where

thickness cannot be measured, inspect for complete-

ness of coverage.

(3) Check all drain holes to ensure that they are

open.

(4) Check all inspection holes and drilled

access holes to ensure that compound coverage is

adequate. Use of a high intensity inspection light will

help with this process.

(5) Check vehicle to ensure that no compound

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has been applied to prohibited areas (see CAUTION,

Figure 4-16. Film Thickness Gage,

4-6.

Component Installation.

NOTE

Plugging of access holes may be delayed

Install all components that were removed in

paragraph 4-1 of this chapter (see TM 9-2320-218-20

until after vehicle inspection, if inspection

and TM 9-2320-218-34).

occurs immediately after rustproofing. If

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