Any car owner knows that car body repair is the most expensive and time consuming. It is the integrity and appearance of the body that are one of the main criteria when evaluating a car during its sale. So how to make the body correctly, keeping the original look of the car?
Instructions
Step 1
If you have a warm garage, a special tool, and the time and skills you have, you can save a significant amount of money and start repairing your car body yourself. If the listed resources are not available, then you should contact a service station. Qualified auto mechanics will help you to make the body of your car with high quality and in a short time, providing guarantees, but you will have to pay for their work.
Step 2
Body repair usually consists of two parts. This is the elimination of dents, if it is possible to remove them; sometimes it is easier to replace the whole part and restore the paintwork. If the dent on the body is small, then the part can not be changed entirely, but try to straighten it mechanically - by straightening. To do this, provide access to the side of the body opposite from the dent. Next, using a wooden mallet, work from the edges of the dent to its center until it straightens out. In order not to overdo it, firmly attach a wooden block to the back of the part. Remember that it will not be possible to restore a completely damaged area due to the fact that the metal is stretched.
Step 3
In the event that it is impossible to get close to the straightened surface from the back of the body, then drill several holes, screw self-tapping screws into them and pull them with pliers until the part is completely straightened. A strong magnet can also be used for this purpose.
Step 4
Before carrying out paintwork, wash the car well, and especially the part you are going to paint. Remember to wipe the car body with a rag or rag. Select the paint in advance in the color of the body of your car. Use a computer for accurate color matching. Such a selection can be done in an auto enamel store by removing the fuel filler flap from your car and bringing it with you to the store.
Step 5
Sand the surface you intend to paint with sandpaper, degrease with acetone or another agent, dry and apply a primer. Dry and apply paint to the prepared area several times. Let the stained area dry well. Refrain from any car trips on this day.
