TM 1-1500-204-23-3 (1) Repair   blisters,   cuts,   tears,   snags   and abrasions  that  damage  but  do  not  penetrate  the  inner reinforcement plies (no fabric damage) as follows: (a)    Use    knife    and    trim    away    loose, damaged or blistered edges (figure 2-31). Figure 2-31.  Trimming Away Damaged Areas (b)    Clean  damaged  area  using  a  dean cloth (item 16, table 2-11) dampened with acetone (item 3, table 2-11).  Wear gloves (item 4, table 2-11). WARNING Ensure all drills are non-sparking. (c)    Buff  surface  around  damage  (1)  1 3/4  inches  larger  in  all  directions  than  damaged  area. Use portable drill (2) abrasive arbor and/or scotch-brite. Buff only to remove gloss without excessively reducing inner layer thickness. (d)    Clean   buffed   area.      Use   a   dean cloth (item 16, table 2-11) dampened with acetone (item 3, table 2-11).  Wear gloves (item 4, table 2-11). NOTE Mix  adhesive  in  accordance  with manufacturer's instructions, except do not mix full quantity of Parts 2 and 3 with Part 1.  The full contents  of  Parts  2  and  3  can  be mixed  together  and  then  used  as necessary   (mixed   shelf   life   is   6 months).      When   mixing   Parts   2 and    3    with    Part    1,    mix    only quantity needed to perform repair. Mixing  ratio  is  58.24%  of  Parts  2 and  3  (mixed  together)  to  41.76% of Part 1. (e)    Prepare   repair   adhesive   (item   1, table  2-11)  by  blending  the  ingredients  of  Part  2  and  3 together first and then transfer the mixture of Part 2 and 3 into the can of Part 1.  Wear gloves (item 4, table 2- 11). CAUTION Unmixed adhesive will not cure. (f) Stir   adhesive   mixture   with   tongue depressor   (item   5,   table   2-11)   for   approximately   5 minutes.      Make   certain   components   are   completely blended together. (g)    Apply    a    light    coat    of    adhesive mixture  (1,  figure  2-26)  over  buffed  repair  area  to  no more  than  1/4  inch  of  O.D.    of  buffed  area  (2).    Use  a brush (item 6, table 2-11).  Smooth surface with gloved fingers wet with acetone (item 3, table 2-11) and remove any  excess  adhesive  from  unbuffed  area.    Use  dean cloth (item 16, table 2-11) dampened with acetone (item 3, table 2-11).  Wear gloves (item 4, table 2-11).  Allow to air cure for approximately 30 minutes. CAUTION Barrier    adhesive    is    soluble    in acetone.  Do not apply acetone to repair  area  after  applying  barrier adhesive. CAUTION Do   not   shake   barrier   adhesive. Stir with a wooden tongue depressor. CAUTION Keep lid on can of barrier adhesive    when    not    in    use    to prevent evaporation and thickening. Change 2  2-49