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    4. : Dent repair without repainting

Vauxhall Astra - Video tutorial

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra J - Years 2009-2016
Part: Bodywork
Operation: Dent repair without repainting

It is possible to repair some dents without having to putty and then repaint the bodywork but simply by straightening the sheet metal. It is clear that in order to carry out a repair of this type, a lot of dexterity and experience are required as well as the specific equipment made up of levers and shaped punches in order to restore the right shape to edges and curves. You start by slightly heating the part to be straightened and then trying to get the dent out in intermediate steps: if you tried it in a single stroke you would run the risk of splitting the paint; during straightening, the bodywork is tapped to eliminate undulations. Finish the job by polishing the affected part.


Posted on 14 July 2023 by ScegliAuto



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