If you find yourself having to deal with a panel beater to get your vehicle fixed after an accident, you might come across some lingo that leaves you scratching your head wondering what they’re talking about. Following are some of the common terms you might hear and the basics of what they mean so you can make sense of your smash repairers.
Automobile restoration is the process of repairing the degraded aspect of an automobile to return it to an overall "authentic" condition. Restorations should be historically accurate as a representative example of the production model.
This could refer to any number of the parts that need to be replaced to repair your vehicle. Genuine parts are generally the most expensive and will carry your car manufacturer’s logo. Genuine parts are typically not manufactured by the car maker themselves but come from another company who adds the car maker’s logo to the part.
Sometimes a panel can’t be repaired or it is not economical to repair it. In these cases a panel may be removed and completely replaced.
Another term which is more than likely already familiar which is also a common part of the smash repair process. Once the vehicle’s panels have been restored to their original shape and contours, the repaired panels will be spray painted to match the colour of the rest of the vehicle.
if your car has it, you’re probably not happy about it. At the very least, it’s unsightly and reduces your car’s value; if left unchecked a rust spot can quickly grow until it causes a structural problem. In many states a car with rust holes in the body won’t pass inspection, regardless where the spots are located or how serious they are. For these and other reasons, if your car has body rust it’s best to deal with the problem, because it’s certainly not going to go away on its own.
Auto body works can help you with all your vehicle needs whether its accident damage major or minor and has expertise and patience to restore body work to your prized classic older vehicle.
Baked Enamelling, Body Alignment, Bumper Bar Repairs, Colour Matching, Digital Imaging, Repairs, Restorations, Rust Repairs, Spray Painting