Body straightening / repair of rusty holes

Small dents can be removed with a straightening hammer and an appropriate hand anvil, with rust holes on the body, it is recommended, depending on the size of the damage, either to replace the body part as a set, or to give the part for welding.

Straightening

1. Knock out small dents with a straightening hammer, while holding a manual anvil on the opposite side. Do not knock too hard, otherwise the metal will stretch and not get a smooth surface. Work evenly moving from the edge to the middle of the damaged area.

2. Constantly feel the straightened surface with your hand until it acquires the desired shape. Small irregularities are subsequently removed with putty.

3. After straightening, carefully remove rust and old paint. Or coarse sandpaper (grain 120), put on a wooden plate, or with appropriate sanding sheets on a grinding wheel, cover nearby decorative moldings and plastic parts with a protective film so as not to scratch them inadvertently.