Body: painting, maintenance and repair
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The body is a set of sheets that surround your vehicle and thus protect the interior. Therefore, the body, which plays an aesthetic and safe role, requires regular maintenance. It is possible to repair or repaint. Intervention in the body of your car is usually carried out by a bodybuilder.
🚗 What is bodywork?
La bodywork this is what surrounds your car: these are protective films that protect you and your passengers, as well as various components of the car. The vehicle body rests on the chassis. Assembled by welding and rivets.
Obviously, the body also has aesthetic aspect because he is involved in the design of the car. But her story more and more endowed her security roleas it has improved significantly over the years to withstand shocks and crashes. In this way, the bodywork also protects the interior of your vehicle.
👨🔧 How to spray paint on the body?
To spray paint on a part of the body, sit in ventilated place and protect yourself with a mask and goggles. The spray gun will actually create a mist of paint. Protect the room with tarp and do not paint outside to avoid dust.
Material:
- Awning protection
- Protective gear
- Spray gun
- Painting
- grinding
- Sandpaper
- mastic
Step 1: Prepare the surface for painting
Start by preparing the body part you want to paint, eliminating any small bumps. To do this, you need a putty. Sand the damaged part, clean it with a degreaser and apply a filler. Allow to dry, then sand the surface with ever finer grit.
After removing the impacts, the entire body must be sanded for painting. If the item is new, all you have to do is scrape off the corrosion protection. For a used housing, it is necessary to grind the element with a grinder. Use a grain of 240 to 320. Manually select a fine grain of 400.
Step 2: apply primer
Clean the surface to be painted before starting the painting phase. Start with a primer, that is, a primer. Its role is to allow the finish paint to hang. It is applied in the same way, on the side, at a distance of about 30 centimeters from the surface.
Let it dry and then reapply a coat of primer. Observe the number of layers indicated by the manufacturer.
Step 3: apply body paint
When the surface is dry, sand the housing again with a fine grain (400 to 600). Wipe the surface with a rag and then with a degreaser that will allow the paint to stick.
Then you can apply topcoat. Stay about twenty centimeters from the surface, keeping the bomb perpendicular. Paint in thin coats, observing the number of coats indicated by the manufacturer. Let dry between layers.
Depending on the type of paint, you have one last step ... or not! To obtain a direct shine, you do not need to do anything after the paint has dried. For a two-layer paint, it is necessary to finish with a varnish. Apply two coats of polish, letting it dry between each coat.
💧 How to cleanse your body?
Periodic body washing helps to keep the vehicle in good condition by limiting rust, corrosion and, as a result, damage to parts. You can clean the car body washing stationusing a high pressure water jet or a gantry crane.
You can also cleanse your body in handwith soapy water and a sponge. Dishwashing liquids or other detergents should be avoided because these products are corrosive to your body paint. Do not hesitate to buy a dedicated car shampoo.
How do I remove the paint protrusion on the body?
To remove a stain of paint from your body, scrape it off with a wooden object. Do not use metal to avoid scratching or damaging your body. Then use White spirit or fromacetone and gently wipe off any remaining paint. Rinse well with clean water to prevent damage to your polish.
How to remove durable adhesive from the body?
To remove traces of strong adhesive on the body, soften the adhesive hairdryer... When it is soft enough, scrape off the glue, being careful not to scratch the body. You can use a special scraper as well as a plastic card if you don't have one. Finally, clean the surface with body wax.
How to remove tree sap from the body?
Hot, soapy water may be sufficient to remove the tar stain from your body if the resin has not yet dried. If not, use a stain remover found in supermarkets or car dealerships. Apply resin remover and rub until the stain is gone. Baking soda and nail polish remover can also help.
How to remove tar from the body?
To remove tar from your body, use WD-40 or special tar product bought for example in an auto center. Leave it on for a few minutes before wiping off the stain with a cloth. Feel free to repeat the operation if the resin has not disappeared. After removing the stain, rinse with water to remove the used product.
🔨 How to repair a rust hole on the body?
To repair a rust hole in your body, start by washing your car and removing the rust. Then you have several options:aluminum adhesive tape for example, but also mastic for bodywork.
After application, the surface must be repainted by first applying a coat of primer and then a coat of finishing paint. Cover with clear varnish.
🚘 How to damage the body?
It is better to entrust the straightening of the body to a professional. But if the bump is small, you can try to do it yourself. You have several methods for this:
- Le hairdryer : Heating the dent before applying ice can dent the body due to the sudden temperature change.
- La sucker : Pour water over the dent and suction cup, then push it up and down to remove the dent from the body.
- Theboiling water : If the dent is plastic, boiled water will help you straighten your body. Pour water over the area, and then remove the unevenness from the back of the element.
There are also dent removal kits designed to repair a dent on the body. It can be found, for example, in an auto center.
💰 How much does the body cost?
The price of a body repair or renovation varies greatly depending on the intervention. Get a quote from a bodybuilder. Count one on average hourly wage from 40 to 50 € for normal body repairs (scratches, dents, etc.). The price can go up to 70 € for a complex operation.
Now you know everything about the body! Taking care of your body is not only about looking good: you not only enjoy a clean car, but also protect it and its exposed parts from dust, rust and corrosion. So clean your body regularly to protect your car from wear and tear.
