Land Rover Discovery: Body Repairs - Corrosion
Protection
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Galvanic corrosion is the cross-contamination of dissimilar metals, in this
case aluminium and steel. Avoidance of galvanic corrosion is an important
issue to be considered in the repair of aluminium
The procedure to follow when partially renewing components is the same as
described in the section "Welded Components".
The main difference when components are partially, rather than completely
renew
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of these products for a superseded equivalent.
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Dress the flanges where necessary.
Offer up the new rocker panel and clamp into position. Check
alignment if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
Drill holes in new rocker panel where the Metal Inert Gas (MIG)
plug welds are to be installed as indi
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
CAUTION:
This step will require the aid of another person as the panel
will be heavy.
Offer up the new inner quarter panel assembly and clamp into
position. Check alignment, if correct proceed to next step, if not,
rectify and recheck before pro