Contoured Surface

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The contoured surface is a surface with the dimensional accuracy of the edges and seams to the surface.

It is specified when:

Any surfaces or parts that have been worked on, such as removing dents, welding or spackling, must be dry sanded with minimum P 80 grit sandpaper.
The vehicle paint shop technician must then re-create the respective surface in a maximum of two steps.

NOTE:

Leaded soldering tin may not be used since 01/01/2003. AUDI AG has not approved any unleaded soldering tin procedure.

To create the contoured surface on the steel panel use the Two-Part Metal Spackling Set :D 787 300 A2 .

To create the contoured surface on the aluminum panels use the Aluminum Powder :DA 004 200 A2 and the Hardener :DA 004 201 A1 .