TM 5-5430-211-13 & P4-5 PERMANENT REPAIR OF DAMAGE TO TANK BODY - CONTINUED1Trim away any loose threads from the damaged area using scissors.2Mark out a circular or oval area around the tear or cut. A 3 inch overlap must be allowed around the damagedarea.3Buff the marked area with emery paper, hard enough to provide a good bond, but light enough so that the nylonfabric under the rubber surface will not be abraded.4Cut out a patch the same size and shape as the abraded area.5Buff one side of the patch as above.6Brush off all buffing dust from the tank and patch.WARNINGDry cleaning solvent P-D-680 (Safety or Stoddard'sSolvent) is potentially dangerous. Avoid repeated andprolonged breathing of vapors and skin contact withliquid. DO NOT use near open flames, arcingequipment or other ignition sources. Always wear eyeprotection. The flash point of P-D-680 is 100 to 138degrees F (30 to 59 degrees C).7Wipe both areas with P-D-680 and allow to dry.4-3
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