How much does it cost to repair the car sills without painting?
Thresholds of the car belong to that category of external details, which are deformed and broken most often. The reason is the location of this part - near the bottom of the car, and constant contact with passengers' shoes. All this contributes to the destruction of the layer of paint surface, as well as the penetration of moisture into the metal parts of the part.
Types of damage to car thresholds
Common types of damage to the thresholds on the car include the following:
- Rotting. It starts when a large amount of water hits the metal surface of the vehicle. The result is rust, which, if it is not eliminated in time, leads to catastrophic consequences (until then, that the threshold is destroyed by her in a few days).
Repair of rotten thresholds
- Deformations. The part can be deformed due to a traffic accident or unintentional human actions - the metal is able to withstand mechanical impact only up to a certain point.
- Scratches and chips. They also appear while driving, and while parking. Pebbles can break the integrity, flying towards the car when driving at high speed or women's studs, which with force or at an angle constantly affect it.
The cost of repairing the thresholds of the car
Contrary to common misconceptions, repairing thresholds for cars with your own hands will be cheaper, than in a specialized garage.
However, before that you still need to calculate the cost of such measures. Here are the basic cost items, which are important in preparation for the elimination of defects on road thresholds:
- Cleaning and detergents. These include ordinary technical water and a special soap solution. They help to clean the vehicle before work - this is a necessary measure, if you want to, that repair of a threshold on the car went successfully.
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- Rust repellents. Defects on cars are often associated with the removal of rotten areas. Usually, when removing corrosion formations various solvents and means of mechanical influence are used: brushes, scrapers, etc.. d. It is worth noting, that often repair of rotten thresholds is impossible, because the rust has eaten them too hard. In this case, it remains only to dismantle and throw them away.
- Dent repair tools. When it comes to using such units, then their value is the main item of expenditure. If you have a question, how to remove a dent on the threshold, then the answer is relatively simple - with the help of a return hammer of magnets or vacuum suction cups (depending on the type and nature of the damage). The most expensive unit is a vacuum suction cup. It is a versatile and high-tech tool for correcting dents. Vacuum suction cup allows you to remove any dents regardless of shape and does not damage the paint surface. If you are interested in that, to repair the threshold without painting, it is best to use this unit.
- Paints and varnishes. Removing car defects without painting is extremely attractive to all car owners. However, eliminate defects on the vehicle sills, without using paints and varnishes, is obtained in extremely rare cases. Let's get started, than to process thresholds of the car outside. Alcohol-based liquids are often used for cleaning. After that, you can start painting. Painting the car sills with your own hands is done in several layers. The same applies to the application of varnish.
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It should be noted, what you need to know, how much is the consumables for each and the above processes. It will take a lot: napkins, paper, rags, disks for polishing the surface, etc.. d. (even if you repair the car without painting).
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