Repair of minor scratches
1. If the scratch has not cut the paint down to the metal, wipe the area around it with an eraser and rinse with water.
2. With a small brush, paint over the scratch until the level of paint in it and the damaged surface match. Leave the paint alone for at least two weeks, then polish it with a thin eraser and apply a wax mastic.
3. If the scratch has exposed the paint to the metal, remove the resulting rust and treat the damaged area with a rust converter. Fill up the damage and paint it over. Dent repair.
4. Pull out the dent until the damaged area is as close to its original shape as possible. It is preferable to leave the dent below the original level. If the dent has a depth of up to 3 mm, it is best not to pull it out.
5. If the inside surface of the dent is accessible to the tool, flatten the surface with light blows from a soft-faced hammer. by attaching a block of hard wood to the outer surface.
6. 8 In case of inaccessibility, a different technology is applied to the inner surface of the dent. Drill several small holes inside the damaged area. Screw a long self-tapping screw into the hole and pull out the metal using grippers or pliers.
7. Then remove the paint from the damaged area, while taking 1-2 cm of paint from the undamaged surface. The completion of the preparation of the surface for the application of 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 "plastering and painting".
Repair of torn holes and rust holes
8. Sand the paint to metal 2-3 cm wide around the damaged area with a wire brush or sandpaper.
9. After stripping, determine the degree of corrosion of the part, it may be advisable to replace the entire part: this is not so expensive. as most people think.
10. Remove all overlays around the damaged area, except for those that will help restore the original shape. Use scissors or a hacksaw blade to remove rusty metal. Bead undamaged metal to install the lining.
11. Use a wire brush to remove rust dust. Treat the inside and outside with a rust converter.
12. Rivet or screw on the patch or plug the hole with tangle wire.
13. Putty and paint over the damage. Puttying and painting.
14. You will need putty and a spatula, preferably plastic. Prepare a certain amount of putty following the instructions for using the putty.
15. Apply putty with a spatula to the prepared surface, as soon as the contour of the damage approaches the desired shape, take a break and clean the spatula. Apply layers of putty little by little at 20 minute intervals.
16. Let the putty harden. Then, using sandpaper, clean the surface. Start with rough and finish with fine sandpaper. Wrap the paper around the block of wood to avoid creating an inwardly concave surface. Wash the sandpaper often, this will prepare the surface of the required quality.
17. Stripping should be carried out until a strip of clean metal appears around the damaged area. Rinse the surface until the cutting products are completely removed.
18. Prime the prepared surface with a thin layer with an airbrush. This will allow "show" imperfections of the prepared surface. Apply putty again or clean up the noticed flaw. Repeat these procedures until then. until the surface quality is satisfactory. Rinse the surface and dry thoroughly
19. Proceed to prepare the area for painting: it should be warm, dry, closed from the wind and not have sources of dust. When working outdoors, carefully monitor the weather forecast Cover undamaged surfaces adjacent to the part requiring painting.
20. Carefully prepare the paint for work. Try it out on control surfaces. Apply a thin layer of primer to the surface to be painted. Sand the soil with a very thin sandpaper and rinse with water.
21. Coloring from the center to the periphery in a circular motion. Let the paint harden for two weeks, polish the surface and cover it with wax mastic.