I think it's really important to know a bit about the internals of a car, so that when you are getting your car serviced you can talk intelligently with the auto technician. As well, there are many easy DIY jobs you can do on your car to save your some money which can make all the difference when you are young and starting out. This site is where I am recording everything I am teaching my kids about auto servicing, and because I think it will be useful to many other families as well. I hope you find it useful for your family.
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Is It Easy to Get Rid of Smaller Dents and Dings?
Kenzi Jacobs
As there are so many cars on the road today and as the streets are often congested, it can be difficult to avoid minor collisions from time to time. It is even more challenging to avoid those minor dents and dings that you often pick up in a busy car park when you go grocery shopping. But how can you get rid of those imperfections so that you can be once again proud of your vehicle?
Not an Easy DIY
Some people who may feel particularly enterprising might attempt to get rid of a dent by themselves. They may discover some techniques online, but as they are unlikely to have the proper tools or the relevant experience, it is often better to outsource to a panel beater auto shop.
Prepared for the Job
This expert will certainly have the right equipment, beginning with a selection of dollies and hammers. With these tools, they will be able to tackle any type of dent or crease in a car's bodywork and do so with relative ease.
Choosing the Relevant Tools
To begin the task, a panel beater will need to choose a dolly that best matches the shape of the damaged panel. This is another area where experience comes into play, as they pick the tool that best matches the unusual profile.
Once they have chosen the dolly, they'll then need to select an accompanying hammer. Once again, one size of hammer does not fit every task, and a highly experienced professional can quickly match up the opposing tool before they get down to work. Sometimes they may need to use two different hammers — one will be for the larger creases or dents and the other one for the smaller imperfections.
Slow but Steady
Next comes the intricate part. The panel beater needs to place the dolly on the reverse side of the crease, which may be difficult to get to, depending on where the impact took place. They will then gently beat the panel from the opposing side working slowly and with little impact force at the start. They will not only be able to see how their work is going but able to listen to the sound the hammer makes as it strikes the surface. This will tell if they need to tap any harder or if they need to move the dolly to the other side.
Once the panel has been returned to its general shape, they'll then need to add body filler and paint to finish everything off.
Finishing It off
As you can see, this is very intricate and expert work. This is why it's best left to the experts at your local panel beating centre.
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