TM 55-1730-229-34
AG 320A0-MME-000
TO 35C2-3-473-2
TM 1730-34/1
Touch-Up. Use
(b) Prepare parts for complete
(5) Aluminum
repainting as follows:
standard shop procedures to restore and
protect aluminum surfaces.
1. Dip part in a stripping
Stripping solution (Kestrip
(6) Dry-Film Lubrication. Parts
solution.
E, Richardson Chemical Co., Allied
requiring dry-film lubrication shall be
inspected for damage to the dry-film
Kelite Products Div., 400 Midland Ave.,
Highland Park, MI 48203 or equivalent)
finish. If base metal is visible or if
is satisfactory for this method. Where
finish is chipped or scratched, the part
shall be replaced or the dry-film sur-
dipping is not desirable or feasible, a
brush-on paint stripper may be used.
face restored in accordance with MIL-
Paint remover conforming to TT-R-251 is
L-8937.
satisfactory for this method.
(7) Expanding Parts by Heat.
Clean thoroughly, wipe
When removing or installing tight fit-
2.
ting parts, it is sometimes necessary
and dry part following stripping opera-
tion.
to heat the surrounding metal to facil-
itate the operation. The most desirable
3.Treat bare spots on alu-
method to accomplish this is by oven
minum parts with aluminum touch-up solu-
heating to the proper temperature; heat-
tion as described in paragraph (3).
ing the part with a torch is satisfac-
tory if the torch is handled properly.
A soft flamed gas torch should be used
(c) Plug all holes and mask all
surfaces not to be painted.
and flame applied over the entire area
surrounding the part to be removed. The
flame shall not be held too long in one
spot. Except where otherwise specified,
(10) Primer. Apply primer as
follows:
aluminum parts shall be kept below
320F (160C).
(8) Rubber Parts, Packings, Seals
(a) Prepare surfaces for paint-
and Gaskets. Replace all packings with
ing in accordance with paragraph (9).
retainers, seals and gaskets (unless
specifically directed not to be replaced
(b) Apply primer NSN 8010-00-
148-7045 (FSCM 71191).
in text) during repair regardless of
condition.
(c) Apply number of coats as re-
quired to meet thickness requirements as
(9) Prepare Surfaces for Paint-
follows, then cure by air-drying for 15
ing. Prepare surfaces for painting as
follows:
to 30 minutes and bake for 1 hour at
150 to 175F (66 to 79C).
(a) Prepare parts for local
Apply full primer coat
1.
brush or spray touch up as follows:
thickness between 0.0004 and 0.0006 inch
Clean parts in accordance
1.
to Type A anodic surfaces between 0.0004
and 0.0008 inch to nonporous surfaces
with paragraph 2-6.a.(8).
of significant areas, such as flanges,
Treat bare spots of alu-
mounting pads, register diameters, pack-
2.
ing grooves, AN boss connections and
minum parts with aluminum touch-up solu-
other sprayable areas.
tion as described in paragraph (5).
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