Panel Beating

Panel Beating

Fundamentals of panel beating

^ Before carrying out any sectional replacements or complete replacements of body panels, always check carefully whether the damaged panel(s) can be rectified by panel beating.
^ Panel beating is usually the easiest and most economical method of repairing a damaged panel.

Examples of applications of different panel beating techniques:
^ Aluminium hammer and mallet. Advantage: Low risk of overstretching the panel. Used for repairs of small dents on panels that are accessible from both sides. These two panel beating tools are usually used for "finishing repairs".
^ Advantage: Low risk of overstretching the panel.
^ Used for repairs of small dents on panels that are accessible from both sides.
^ These two panel beating tools are usually used for "finishing repairs".