EdupradaThe body of a car is relatively fragile. Between parking and small collisions, there is no shortage of opportunities to damage it. Fortunately, there are solutions to repair damaged bodywork.
How To Make Bumps Disappear?
When you pass too close to another vehicle or if you hit the door against a bollard, your car takes a beating. These impacts cause dents or other damage to form.
However, after the intervention of the bodybuilder, it will no longer appear there. He uses several techniques, which depend on the nature of the bump. If it is not too significant, he can resort to paintless dent removal .
This technique is therefore only used if the paint has not suffered damage. The work, quite quick, is done in less than 2 hours. Sheet metal or aluminum bodies are just as suitable.
The technique used is different if the shock has damaged the paint. Finally, in certain cases, it will be necessary to change the part where the blow was struck. It should be noted that the work to be done also depends on the location of the dent and the color of the vehicle .
Bumper Repair
As the bumper is designed to protect the car from impacts, it is normal that this part of the vehicle is the first to take them. Fortunately, it is possible to repair a damaged bumper.
Today, most bumpers are made of synthetic resin , making them easier to repair. The work can be accomplished by a bodybuilder or by the vehicle owner if he or she has DIY skills.
The damaged bumper is first carefully cleaned. Polyester putty, a specific material that lends itself to polishing , is then applied to the areas to be repaired .
Indeed, after this first step, the bumper is sanded and painted. To facilitate the adhesion of the putty, the bumper is carefully cleaned and degreased. The entire repair takes a relatively long time. When this is not possible, replacement of the bumper must be considered.
Stripes: What Solutions To Consider?
You often notice the presence of scratches on the body of your car. They are even more common if you do not have a garage. They are produced during a collision or even caused by an act of vandalism .
If the scratch is superficial, you can go over the scratched surface with specific products. There are even anti-scratch pens. After using this accessory, you should let it dry for 15 to 30 minutes, then polish the repaired area.
But it may be a bigger scratch. You can recognize it by the white spot it has left on the bodywork or by the depth of the cut . In this case, you can use fine-grained abrasive paper to sand the damaged part, then apply the same pen and buff with polish.
But to remove such scratches professionally, it is probably best to call a professional.