backdoor way to sell more ve utes?

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Stefan

You may be right, but it should not require masses of bog to repair a dent. A good panel beater should be able to pull it out, file finish highfill and paint, which if done right is a better option than pulling a quarter off and potentially compromising the structure of the vehicle, introducing moisture in joints causing rust issues etc etc.

I guess we just moved the problem along, a dodgy operator will always cut corners and shiny paint hides a multitude of sins.

The shop im at, actually had to do a 1/4 replacement on a VE...as a rectification due to a shop that did just that...trying to repair it. And we had to follow the GM-H guidelines for repair (you can buy a VE repair manual from Holden).


The smash repair industry has gone beoynd hammer and filed, as car construction and material changes...simply heating up and a section of steal destroys all ghe strength in some metals these days...

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by Nikked

The shop im at, actually had to do a 1/4 replacement on a VE...as a rectification due to a shop that did just that...trying to repair it. And we had to follow the GM-H guidelines for repair (you can buy a VE repair manual from Holden).


The smash repair industry has gone beoynd hammer and filed, as car construction and material changes...simply heating up and a section of steal destroys all ghe strength in some metals these days...

how awesomesauce is this old school bro..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ_85...eature=related

[FGII-XR6]

A true artist they may need to go back to that for some repairs if replacement becomes too expensive

Originally Posted by pottery beige

how awesomesauce is this old school bro..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ_85...eature=related

[BadMax]

I seems as though many don't know the complexity of fixing a modern car. You basically can't get any where near them with an oxy like the old days.

There are so many different grade steels, some can not been heated at all. In many cases there are specifics about where, when and how you make joins, different welders etc.

Give it a few more years and BMW are suggesting there wont be a single weld in the bodies of thier cars. Currently they are using glues and rivits in a fair portion of thier bodies. These have been proven to be stronger than welds in many instances.

If you want old school repairs, stick to old school cars. Lead wiping has it's own perils, just because your dad or pop said it's the best. Doesn't necisarrily mean it is for today.