Do it yourself Car Repair Fixing a Dent on your Cars Body
Dear Reader,
The best way to continue to keep the body of your motor vehicle in top shape and intact is to drive wisely. That means, once you have turned the ignition keys and the car has started and you are driving down the street; always try your best not to crash your car. Because, that will be a disaster to the body of your car. But, let's assume that somehow a crash does happen (which I hope won't happen) and you're involved in the crash scene. Moreover, that you decide to panel beat your car back into shape at home; during your free time. What do you first do? Well, first don't panic, because we all have at one stage or the other went through those down times on the road. But, I suggest that if you have made up you mind to reshape the body of your car at home, then take my advise below:
(1)Work Plan (WP)(2)Tactical Approach (TA).
These two important points mentioned above sound easy to those who have chosen to repair the body of their vehicle at home. My experience agrees that it is indeed easy. Perhaps, due to the fact that, it is foremost and perhaps the best thing anyone could do first. Because, generally, most forms of planning done and level of skill involved is crucial to successfully accomplishing any type of given task.
Firstly, (1) Work Plan (WP) is made up of three factors:(a) Work safety - check that tools, electrics, etc, for the task is safe to use.(b) Work time - work out a realistic repair timetable and keep a track record of work done.(c) Work ethics - work hard, smart and honestly as you can.Hence, always refer to a certified workshop manual on car body repairs as you work your way around repairing the body of your car.
Secondly, (2) Tactical Approach (TA) is all about having the right attitude towards the successful repair of your motor vehicle in the comfort of your home backyard or garage. It is about having respect for your car and doing the best you could in getting it back into top shape. Because, after all, it is your vehicle that probably had been the means of aiding you when you needed to get to that hospital; or run away from that danger; or taking your kids to the beach for a family picnic. What I mean is; your car body back in top shape and looking fine could guarantee you rewarding life.
To conclude, you could have a friend who has some good knowledge and experience and fresh ideas on car body repairs to visit you to assist with advice and practical assistance from time to time during your car body repair encounter.
