Specifications include, but are not limited to: Body Work 1. Remove all grab irons, twist-locks, blue flag brackets, letter boards and metal badges along car body as shown in Attachment A drawings. 2. Sand blast all painted surfaces and remove all plastic body filler down to bare metal. Assess the condition of side sheeting with Owner’s representative. 3. Replace or repair side and end sheeting as indicated in Attachment A and as directed by Owner’s representative. Side sill sheeting to be replaced with ARRC provided, 1/8” 6061 Aluminum. 4. Prime all surfaces. 5. Apply minimum amount of new body filler to provide a smooth to smooth-rolling exterior surface. Roof Seam Inspection and Sealing 1. Sand blast all roof panels and inspect with Owner’s representative. 2. Replace or repair roof panels as directed by Owner’s representative after inspection. 3. Reseal all roof seams with Sikaflex and inspect with Owners representative before applying paint or primer. Window Frame Repairs 1. Remove all bag car windows. 2. Sand blast or grind all window surrounds and adjacent sheeting to bare metal. Inspect for decay. 3. Replace sheeting and repair underlying structure where decay is found. 4. Paint exterior-exposed, bare-metal window frames to match window seals. 5. Reinstall windows using existing ARRC rubber seals. If windows were not originally installed with molded gaskets, reinstall and seal windows using Sikaflex. Body Patch Repairs 1. Remove all existing surface-mounted body patches. 2. Repair any decay or damage behind surface patch. 3. If side sheeting decay exists around opening, enlarge opening enough to remove decayed portion of side sheeting. 4. Install new flush side sheet patch per Attachment B “ARRC STANDARD ALUMINUM SIDE SHEETING REPAIR”. Remove Obsolete Defect Card Holders (two places) 1. Remove two obsolete defect card holders adjacent to side loading doors #2 & #3. 2. Sheet in per Attachment B “ARRC STANDARD ALUMINUM SIDE SHEETING REPAIR”.
