Manual on Bodywork - RX1771 - Haynes

Manual on Bodywork - RX1771 - Haynes
The definitive DIY manual on car bodywork repair. Topics range from simple dent and scratch repair to fitting complete body panels, with some useful advice on assessing the severity of accident damage. Whether you're just starting out with some filler and a can of touch-up paint or want to become an expert with a spray gun, this book is for you.

Car bodywork and paintwork:

• Polishing, renovating and protecting
• Simple repairs with filler and spray cans
• Rust and accident damage repair
• Working with steel, aluminium and fibreglass
• Body panel replacement
• Painting techniques
• Door and glass replacement
• Welding basics

• Minor dent repair using filler
• Servicing a spray gun

• Introduction
• Damage assessment and repair
• Tools and working facilities
• Minor body repairs
• Major body repair
• Body component replacement
• Surface preparation
• Painting
• Doors and Glass
• Trim and accessories
• Welding