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What are the struts connecting the roof to the rest of the car called?
I need to have some work done on the part of the body that connects the roof to the rest of the car, and I'm wondering what is that piece of the car called?
If it matters, I'm specifically ...
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How might I fix a dent in a Honda Rebel fuel tank?
In a silly move during an engine overhaul, I dropped my Honda Rebel's fuel tank and put a dent in the top side.
Is it possible to pull this dent out? I've heard there is a method using heat and ice ...
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How to remove edges around body filler/bondo?
I have a curved area on fibreglass with a dent in it. I have filled it with body filler but when I sand it back there is still an obvious ridge where the filler meets the body. I have sanded it down ...
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Is it safe to take the paint back to the undercoat? (will it rust?)
I have a 94 Honda Prelude. The paint is absolutely shot from being in the sun too long. I was thinking about getting it repainted and sanding it back to the undercoat myself panel by panel to save ...
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What does bondo outgas?
Does anybody know the gas that Bondo outgasses when drying? A neighbour is sensitive to certain gasses and he needs to know if he will be affected by Bondo. Thanks.
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DIY Panel Beating - Got any Tips?
Well recently I bumped into the side of a fence while reversing out of my drive way. It wasn't very fast but there is a huge dent on the rear left of the car. Luckily I missed the brake lights and the ...
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What skills does one need to have to get started in auto body repair?
I've been looking into a career in auto body repair and was wondering what sort of skills / knowlege one might need to get into this field.
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What's the name of the little plastic bolt (?) that is used by a passanger/driver to lock the door from the inside?
I'm talking about a (for example) seat/skoda/vw car, in which (un)locking the car from the inside requires the driver to press a locking bolt.
Two of them broke in my car and I'm trying to find a ...
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How can I tell which body shop is better? Replacing or repairing parts with VIN numbers
I have a 7 month old car that was sideswiped when a driver drifted into my lane.
It's a 2011 Ford Focus with a metallic gray exterior. It should all be covered by the other driver's Allstate policy.
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Can I use spray paint to touch up my car?
I have several really small nicks and major scuffs on my car; the nicks from driving on the highway (flying debris hitting chassis) and the scuffs from two fender benders. The nicks have started to ...
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What is the best way to prevent rust when cutting in your car's body?
For example, I want to cut a hole in the car's front left fender, to fit a snorkel.
What is the best way to prevent rusting on the exposed metal on the edge of the cut?
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Repairing some bodywork holes
A panel has come lose from my vw transporter t5 and on closer inspection its because of of the holes in the bodywork have flaired.
Whats the best way to repair this? Should I just go at it with a ...
