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How to repair the body panels of the Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Body

In today's video tutorial we will see the main steps to be able to temporarily repair the plastic and polycarbonate panels of the Smart Fortwo. First of all, we are going to fill any damaged part of the body with the same material; after which we use some putty for the bodywork to perfectly fill the surface, allowing it to dry afterwards. At this point we use a grinder to make the surface perfectly smooth; then we can finally apply the new paint layer, following the video tutorial to the end!

Posted on 19 September 2022 by ScegliAuto

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How to Replace the Handbrake Button on a Renault Scenic

To remove the handbrake, start by taking off the lower parts, beginning with the side panel. Use a plastic lever to lift the panel. Now, to remove the glove compartment, open it and pull it towards you. Next, remove the brightness controls for the dashboard and external lights. You can extract it by pushing from the inside and disconnect the plugs at the back. This allows you to unscrew the bolts securing the handbrake lever. Now, remove the screw that secures the panel where the handbrake is attached. You can now gently pull out the handbrake and disconnect the plug at the back.

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