Service Information: Handling lead-free filling solder

Please remember that a ban on using leaded materials on vehicles which were put into service after 01.06.2003 was introduced as part of the European end-of-life vehicle directive (2000/53/EC). For this reason, it is no longer permitted to use leaded body solder on these vehicles.

Handling unleaded body solder

Owing to the narrow temperature window of unleaded body solder, the possible applications compared to leaded body solder are limited. The use of unleaded body solder is suitable for approved repair methods, e.g. the filling of transitions or seams in the case of welded-in or MIG-soldered parts.

The time required for operations involving unleaded body solder is already taken into consideration in the respective operation items.

Note

The use of unleaded body solder is also intended for the repair of edges and the boundaries of components. Unleaded body solder is always suitable for large-scale filling to repair components. Component surfaces must be repaired properly by planishing and straightening. Any remaining surface irregularities must be smoothed out using approved spackle materials in accordance with the processing instructions from the supplier.

Information on approved spackle materials

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