Repair of minor scratches
1. If the scratch has not exposed the paint to the metal, rub the area around it with an eraser and rinse with water.
2. Using a small brush, paint over the scratch until the paint level matches the damaged surface. Leave the paint alone for at least two weeks, then use a fine eraser to buff it out and apply wax mastic.
3. If the scratch has exposed the paint to the metal, remove the rust that has formed and treat the damaged area with a rust converter. Fill the damage with putty and paint it over. Dent repair.
4. Pull out the dent until the damaged area returns to its original shape as much as possible. It is preferable to leave the dent below the original level. If the dent is up to 3 mm deep, it is better not to pull it out.
5. If the inner surface of the dent is accessible to the tool, smooth out the surface with light blows of a soft-faced hammer, applying a block of hard wood to the outer surface.
6. 8 If this is not possible, another technique is used on the inner surface of the dent. Drill several small holes inside the damaged area. Screw a long screw into the hole and pull out the metal using grips or pliers.
7. Then remove the paint from the damaged area, taking 1-2 cm of paint from the undamaged surface. The completion of the surface preparation for applying the putty can be considered the application of rice on the surface with a coarse file or a sharp metal rod; this will ensure good adhesion of the putty to the metal. To complete the repair, see the section "putty and painting".
Repair of torn holes and rust holes
8. Clean the paint down to the metal to a width of 2-3 cm around the damaged area with a wire brush or sandpaper.
9. After cleaning, determine the degree of damage to the part by corrosion; it may be advisable to replace the part entirely: this is not as expensive as most people think.
10. Remove all trim around the damaged area except for those that will help restore the original shape. Use scissors or a hacksaw blade to remove rusty metal. Flang the undamaged metal to install the trim.
11. Remove rust dust with a wire brush. Treat the inside and outside with a rust converter.
12. Rivet or screw the patch in place or stuff the hole with wire tangle.
13. Fill and paint over the damage. Fill and paint.
14. You will need putty and a spatula, preferably plastic. Following the instructions for using the putty, prepare some of it.
15. Apply the filler with a spatula to the prepared surface, as soon as the contour of the damage approaches the required shape, take a break and clean the spatula. Apply layers of filler little by little at 20-minute intervals.
16. Let the filler harden. Then, using sandpaper, clean the surface. Start with coarse and finish with fine sandpaper. Roll the paper on a block of wood to avoid creating a concave surface inward. Frequently wash the sandpaper, this will prepare the surface to the required quality.
17. Cleaning should be carried out until a strip of clean metal appears around the damaged area. Rinse the surface until all cutting products are removed.
18. Prime the prepared surface with a thin layer using a spray gun. This will allow the defects of the prepared surface to be "revealed". Apply the filler again or sand down the defect you have noticed. Repeat these procedures until the surface quality is satisfactory. Rinse the surface and dry it thoroughly
19. Start preparing the area for painting: it should be warm, dry, protected from the wind and free of dust sources. When working outdoors, carefully monitor the weather forecast. Cover undamaged surfaces located near the part requiring painting.
20. Prepare the paint thoroughly for work. Test it on control surfaces. Pre-apply a thin layer of primer to the surface to be painted. Clean the primer with very fine sandpaper and wash with water.
21. Paint from the center to the periphery using circular movements. Let the paint harden for two weeks, polish the surface and cover it with wax mastic.
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