Car body repair and restoration Renault Symbol 1

Body repair — general information
Before proceeding with the repair of even seemingly insignificant damage to the car body, it is necessary to perform a number of preliminary measurements without removing the chassis units and assemblies to check the...

Body repair using a slipway
In case of serious damage to the body that affects the load-bearing structure, a slipway is usually used, which consists of a frame, devices for installing and fastening the car body, a hydraulic drive, products for...

Leveling tool
Currently, there are a large number of straightening hammers on sale, which are distinguished by a significant variety in weight, striker shape and material. The working part of straightening hammers is machined along...

Features of welding work during body repair
In order to avoid failure of electrical equipment during welding, it is necessary to disconnect both terminals of the battery from the on-board network, it is advisable to remove the battery from the car. Before...

Body and interior care
Car wash Timely and thorough car washing is the simplest and most effective method of maintaining the car body in proper condition. Here are some of the most common car washing tips: start washing immediately after the...

Body restoration — general information
Restoration of the body is carried out immediately after the discovery of a defect. The body is most susceptible to corrosion. According to the degree of damage, corrosion can be divided into three groups: cosmetic,...

Restoration of areas affected by corrosion
Restore areas affected by corrosion immediately upon detection of its traces on the paintwork or in places where the mastic has peeled off. The most radical rust removal method is mechanical, although it is more...

Restoration of the paintwork
Restoration of the paintwork is inevitable during the operation of any car. Elimination of minor scratches that do not affect the metal of the body, carry out in the following order. Remove loose paint particles by...

Puttying and body painting
Putty Puttying prior to painting allows you to restore the geometric surface of the repaired body panel. Many types of body putties are produced, but putty with a hardener behaves best in work, you just need to strictly...

Elimination of small body defects
The resulting deformations of the outer surfaces associated with their minor damage are eliminated in two ways - punching and straightening, after which the paintwork is restored. If the use of a drift is difficult due...