Preparing the metal properly to receive the filler is the foundation for long lasting dent repair.
This part 5 of a 12 part series on how to fix a dent with inexpensive hand tools. This series will be geared for the home D.I.Y. er who wants to learn to do auto body repair themselves. To view the full playlist click on this link: [ Ссылка ]
The series will begin with Kent showing how to hammer out the front of a damaged front fender and will end with priming and sanding the filled dent in preparation for repainting. Final painting will NOT be covered in this series. Other than a small air sander to grind off the oil paint no power tools will be used. Subjects covered will be:
Hammer and dolly techniques
Types of body filler
Mixing techniques and tools to spread body filler
Safety precautions
Preparing the damaged area for application of filler
Is it worth using the best fillers?
Use of short strand filler
Roughing in the dent with base application of filler
Use of cheese grater (suraform plane)
Different types of hand sanding blocks
Types of sand paper to use
Tapping down high spots
Application of final coat of body filler
How to check final fit of parts before final blocking and priming
Final sanding techniques
Use of guide coat during final sanding
Preparation of application of spray can primer
Use of guide coat during the priming process
Final wet sanding and checks
PLEASE NOTE: Top coat (final painting) is not covered in this series.
