estoration is very creative and at the same time routine process during which we have to make some non-standard decisions.

It is very interesting to watch this magic process and I'm glad to represent it in this article.

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What one can do with a part which partially represents a moldering iron moss? The affected parts are to be surgically cut out. After that the similar material undertakes and is welded on an initial part by spot welding. Further, this place is grounded and leveled.

Certainly, if we compare durability and stability corrosion of the restored detail and the new one — advantage as a result will be for the last one. But we've got here a non-typical situation. Firstly, some spare parts cannot be bought for the reason that they are no longer produced, and secondly — some parts are simply elements of the body and couldn't be replaced at all.

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As for the metal work, it is important to make the geometry of the new part close to the geometry of the original. That is to avoid subsequently use of thick layers if putty which should carry out only function of finishing alignment, instead of replacements of pieces of metal.

At present all is more or less corrected, including the damaged rear fender. It has been extended in several stages, not giving metal get “tired”.

The less quick work here will result in less inclination of rigid metal to deformation. Besides steel after a while can return to the starting position. That is why this process takes long and should not demand vanity.

It is necessary to note the work with the bottom of the car. Here a thicker leaf of metal must be used. Then it is welded, leveled and from above it is filled in with a liquid on the basis of bitumen and the pitch then possesses excellent anticorrosive characteristics.

The first stage has been completed.

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