Feb
Each of us has done. Back to a pole, rear end a stray shopping cart or have a heavy object on the lid of the trunk. The result is an ugly dent or scratched finish. Turning in small claims for the insurance can be expensive, and if you get an estimate of body repair, we know that the parts and labor is expensive to pay out of pocket. There is another option if you can solve alone. That's right. Armed with a plunger, a bottle of touch up paintand for some stocks, such as the DIY media able to repair small dents and scratches. Here's how.
Unpleasant Dents
If your accident has not broken the goal, and damaged a panel larger than the body, you may be able to pull down. Dump a bucket of soapy water to boil and keep the family in the area of the plunger. The water should contribute to a good seal and you can pull the panel back into shape. The soap you can scrollPistons panel to break the suction.
If you rarely find themselves in a small area near a bend in the car, you can use a small piece of wood at the place of teeth and gently tap the wood with a hammer on the metal back to its original form wrong and strength. If you press gently around the edge often contribute to the pop-metal back into shape. Paint Be careful not to get into the final cut to make bare metal to rust.
Scratches, bruises and StoneChips
Most body shops sell a bottle of touch up paint. You can also ask to repair and to provide a large contribution to fix. Go back and ask for a single bottle of touch up paint. You must have access to the vehicle manufacturer to get paint. This is most often found in the glove compartment or door jam. If your vehicle has been painted a different color than the original paint color, you can use the techniques of the body machine for a presumption to the mixThe color of the rest of the surface correspond exactly.
You must have an end-grain sandpaper, a bucket of water and soap, wax and some polishing cloths in addition to your bottle of paint. Wash the scraped area with soap and water, with particular attention in case of error or bitumen in the region. Moisten the fine grain sandpaper and carefully sand the edges of the scratch or chip the stone, so as to ensure that your sand paper wet. A dry well and the authorities to let him rest for at least ten minutes to allow to drycomplete. Then shake the bottle of touch up paint for at least two minutes. Brush on a thin layer over the damaged area. You can always apply a second coat after first coat dries. Allow the paint to cure overnight then use a fabric by rubbing with a layer of wax, followed to protect the surface
Paint Repairs tariff is best if done on a sunny day with low humidity. If this is not possible in your area, make repairs in a building heated by a dehumidifierexecuted. You can also use heat lamps or a hair dryer to the lowest setting for the treatment of color.
With few tools and a little 'know-how, you can save repair minor damage