Important: Follow these guidelines when performing SMC repairs:

1. Scuff area where repair is to be performed.
2. Clean bond area with lint-free rag using a water-based cleaner.
3. For cracks,cove and reinforce on at least one side of an SMC joint using a tacky mesh tape or equivalent
4. Sectioning joints require backing strips 50 mm (2 in) wide, which can be cut from leftover pieces of SMC.
5. Apply a thin coat of Goodwrench Structural Bonding Epoxy (part number 12345726), or equivalent, to the entire join' area extending across the cut lines and across the backer.

•	Use tacky mesh tape or an equivalent reinforcement matting.

•	Allow to cure according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations.

6. Prepare the repair areas as necessary to resemble OEM appearance.

Important: Use the following procedure when bonding undamaged SMC to epoxy-coated steel.

1. Prime all bare metal areas with an anti-corrosion primer such as DuPont Automotive Finishes 1305S/1306S; Sherwin-Williams PSE 4600/PSH 4605, Martin-Sensor 5120/5123; and, R-M DE15, Glasurit 801-1552 or equivalent.

•	Some paint manufacturers recommend a pre-primer when bonding to epoxy.

•	Always refer to paint manufacturer's recommendations.

•	Do not combine paint systems.

2. Clean bond area with a lint-free rag using a water-based cleaner.
3. Scuff both surfaces to be bonded using a scuff pad such as 3M's Scotch-Brite "Red" scuff pad part number 07447 or equivalent.
4. Ensure that the surface is clean and dry before applying adhesive.

•	Use compressed air.

•	Do not wipe surface with hand or rag.

5. Determine whether adhesive is applied to the vehicle or the replacement panel. Refer to specific procedure of part being replaced.
6. Apply a consistent adhesive bond to prepared surfaces.
7. Mechanically retain panel in place to "wet out" adhesive along entire bonding surface.
8. Allow to cure according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations.