Beating the panel with the dolly in position and a hammer in hand the panel beater is ready to start the repair process in earnest.
Panel beating door.
Installing body hardware such as door locks and sensors.
The good news is that some panel damage can be fixed without needing to replace parts of your door dents and bends can be mended by gently beating and reshaping the existing panel.
The most important thing to bear in mind at this stage is that each hammer blow should be light and it is likely that many blows will be needed to achieve the desired results not just a dozen or so.
This is the price without the price of the parts that are needed for replacement.
When browsing panel beaters on service seeking you will see that the average cost of panel beating is 35 hr.
Realigning the chassis and body frame.
As the panel is beaten it will begin to form around the shape of the dolly so it is very important for them to choose the right shape dolly.
Repainting the vehicle and matching the original colour.
For more significant damage replacing panels is also an option.
Panel beaters are experts in a wide range of tasks needed to return a vehicle to its pre crash condition.
A1 doors has a large number of suppliers so we are able to match styles and colours to your existing door.