Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Grinding the Filled Area

Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Body Exterior, Doors, Roof & Vehicle Security / Body Repair — Fundamentals / Service Information / Grinding the Filled Area

Grind the filler when it is half-dried. Half-dried filler means the condition where the surface, if ground lightly with a surform, will produce continuous linear chips. Grinding with the surform will be difficult after the filler hardens completely.

(1) ROUGH GRINDING BY SURFORM

Smooth the filler surface by grinding with the surform or the like. Grind in many different directions. Better results may be obtained if the surform is inclined 30° - 40° with respect to the direction of movement. Be careful not to damage the surrounding panel surface.

(2) ROUGH GRINGING BY AIR SANDER

Smooth the filler surface by grinding with the dual action sander or orbital sander. Grind in many different directions.

This grinding method is faster than the method using a surform. However, if the worker is not accustomed to performing this type of grinding, an uneven surface may result from excessive grinding. #80 - #120 sandpaper is used.

(3) SHAPING THE ENTIRE PANEL

Using an orbital sander or dual action sander, trim the shape of the filled panel. Leave the amount required for final finishing. #120 - #180 sandpaper is used.

(4) FINAL FINISH BY HAND FILE

Using a hand file, orbital sander or dual action sander, smooth and form featheredge on the filler surface until it is flush with the surrounding panel. #240 - #320 sandpaper is used.

Drying the Body Filler

When the hardener is mixed with the base, the filler begins to harden. Heat is also generated, which accelerates hardening. For this reason, filler drying speed varies with maximum thickness allowed.. ...

Sandpaper Grits

Select a sandpaper with a grit, appropriate to the putty used. Sanding marks that occur due to sanding are removed with further sanding. SWITCHING TO A SANDPAPER OF A DIFFERENT GRIT Sanding marks tha ...

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Work Procedure
INSPECTION START Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for scheduled maintenance. Open engine hood and check the following: Harness connectors for improper connections Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut Vacuum h ...

Basic information
WARNING Never leave children, individuals who require assistance, or pets unattended inside the Nissan Armada. They may unintentionally operate vehicle systems or place themselves and others at risk of injury. In addition, on hot and sunny days, the interior temperature of a parked Niss ...

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