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Car Body Work
Quick DIY Car Body Work You Can Do In Your Own GarageA small dent in your car is usually left ignored by the owner since it may seem like a minor problem, but left overtime that dent may become more obvious because of rust. At that point or even before, taking the car to a body shop for repair can be very costly. Fixing the body of a car for minor dents can be a do-it-yourself project that will take no more than a day and will not cost more than the money used to buy the tools and materials needed for the job. Tools and materials Dent puller Sand paper Body putty Wire Masking tape Primer Urethane based color paint Spray gun Clear paint for coating Instructions - A dent puller can be bought online or from television infomercials advertising smaller versions to what are used by professional car repairers. They are inexpensive and a handy tool to have around. Use the dent puller to remove the dent and follow the manufacturer's instructions for the best results.
- If the paint on the car has rusted or needs to be redone then sand the necessary area.
- After the area has been sanded, ensure to remove all the dust and use the wire to ground the car by attaching one end of the wire to frame underneath the car and the other to a grounded source. This will cause the car not to attract dust by removal of the static charge.
- Place masking tape over areas that will not be repaired and use the body putty to fill uneven areas and use the sand paper once again to even this out.
- Apply the primer by using the spray gun and let dry for 20 minutes. Sand the area once again after the primer has dried to ensure that the surface is as smooth as possible.
- Using the same spray gun apply the urethane based color paint and let dry for 40 minutes. Apply a second coat of paint allowing this coat to dry for 2 hours.
- When the color coat has completely dried apply 3 coats of clear paint, waiting 40 minutes for the application of each coat.
Body work on a car sometimes needs a professional if the damages are severe and will prove too difficult to remove the dents by yourself. If however the damage is minor, a fun DIY project awaits. Don't waste unnecessary money at body shops on minor repairs.
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How to find schools to do things like paint cars body work and custom work inside?
Does anyone know how I can find schools to do things like paint cars body work and custom work inside of cars? Would really like your help I think it is something I would like to get into.
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Alloy wheels?
Hi just bought a new car body works immaculate but alloys are scratched in places , anyone suggest a good way to bring them back to look nice ! Cheers
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Does anyone know a good car body work shop in berkshire area UK?
I want to get a bit of rust sorted and a respray for my car which is unusal colour, looking for good quality at a really good price, if anyone can recommend any where I'd really appreciate it although I realise it's a long shot. I live in Berkhire UK, but North Hants/Oxon or Wilts (at a push) not unreasonable.
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bondo question?
what is the strongest kind of bondo? ive seen many kinds in the stores (regular, premium, ultimate, ect...) whats the strongest kind to use for car body work. im not worried about cost.
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Does anyone know how much a 1994 L Reg VW Golf Cabriolet is worth?
I am looking to sell my lovely car :( The cars body work is imacculate and the 2.0 engine is sound, 11 mths MOT and 5 months Tax. Full Service History the works. 115k mileage on the clock, CD face off stereo etc?? Does anyone know the rough value of the car and also the best way of selling it?? I ma thinking of exchange and mart, but not really wanting the phone calls etc and all the visits!! Any suggestions.
Thanks Jonaz. Its a beautiful car. but undfortunately Im in the UK so the web page you sent me is not valid :( Does anyone have some UK based advice??
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