WARNING: It is not recommended to use heat pull to straighten body panels (such as spars). Longitudinal stretching is also not recommended (hot or cold). Minor side pull allowed (at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle in one direction or another), (cold).
When extruding or editing any type, it is important to keep track of the movement of adjacent panels.
The panel must maintain its strength and integrity, if there is the slightest doubt about this, the panel should be replaced.
Straightening repairs are often required to restore the original body shape after a collision. This can be done using:
- Right slipway.
- Universal straightening and measuring slipway.
- Welding bench.
To ensure that repairs are carried out professionally and that all dimensions are correct after repairs are made, the following points should be considered.
Structure:
- The repair sequence depends on the individual repair plan (including any necessary dismantling work).
- Clean up connection areas.
- Fix the car on the appropriate stand in such a way that it does not create tension in it.
- Support the units to relieve stress from the body.
- Select at least three measurement/reference points that are intact and as far apart as possible (for basic adjustment).
- Check dimensions against measurement/reference points.
Edit
NOTE: Constantly check dimensions and clearances while correcting deformations.
Body dressing is always done in the opposite direction to the impact. Always make adjustments with the body fully assembled (do not pre-cut any elements). Carry out editing in several stages. This eliminates the risk of overtightening panels or tearing welds. At each individual step of straightening with blows of an aluminum hammer, relieve stress on parts subject to tensile loads (in the area of previously identified deformations, dents, welds, etc.).
Specific features: Due to its brittleness, ultra-strong steel cannot be straightened and the product made of it must be replaced.
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