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Auto Body and Interiors

A vehicle’s physical look is comprised of the auto body and interiors. The auto body is comprised of the hood, quarter panels, doors, roof, and trunk. The interiors are comprised of the seat, arm rest, door panel, and dashboard.

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How much do auto body technicians make?

Auto Body Technicians make around $19.00 a hour and around $37,000.00 a year but im pretty sure they make much more if they go through college/trade school for that class.

How do you adjust the front fender on an 1981 camaro it is rubbing on the door?

by using only the information given, your answer is to replace the lower door hinge pin and bushing.

How do you remove the door panel on a Rover 75?

i would check this page, its how u install new speakers in the doors, but before u can do this, u need to remove the pannel, and all this is explained here

http://www.mg-rover.org/howdoi/showart.php?ArtID=439

hope this helps u

proud owner of a rover 75 :-)

How do you fix scratches in chrome?

You can use a variety of polishing compounds to buff out minor, small, and surface scratches in chrome. Just google "Chrome Polishing" or "Chrome Scratch Removal" and you'll get a ton of links. Sold at most hardware and tool stores are polishing compounds in little tubes. The ones you'll want are "White" -fine compound, and "Pink" Jeweler's Rouge.

Now, that being said, if the scratches are deep, you're out of luck. If they are surface scratches, you can remove them with a lot of elbow grease and the above compounds or a rotary cloth wheel hooked up to a drill or grinder and the compounds above. Be careful, as Chrome is measured at the micron layer in thickness, so cutting thru it is fatal. If still not sure, go ask a Harley rider.

The carpet gets almost an inch of water in the back and the carpet gets damp in the front of my 1996 Pontiac Bonneville everytime it rains but the seats do not get wet at all any ideas?

The fact that the seats do not get wet contribute little except to suggest that the leak[s] is not in the roof, and is probably LOW. There obviously is a leak, which could be anywhere including [but not limited to] these locations. 1. The most probable is "plugged up" DRAIN SLOTS in one or more of the DOORS. Rainwater which gets into doors via the bottom edge of the window openings, is NORMALLY allowed to drain through two to four SLOTS in the bottom edge of the door. 2. The lower edge of the seals around the front and back windows. 3. Any of the SEALS AROUND the doors. Based on your statement that the water pools near an inch in the rear, and only dampens the front carpet, suggests that the leak is toward the rear IF the condition occurs WHILE the vehicle is LEVEL. If the vehicle is parked such that it slopes toward the rear, the the leak could be anywhere. I suggest first that you check and CLEAR all the door drain slots. This is best accomplished using an OLD thin bladed knife [like a table or steak knife]. Open the door, lay on the ground next to the open door, and carefully examine the bottom edge of the door. You should be able to spot the drains, as they appear as narrow slots right along the lowest edge of the flange of the outer "skin" of the door. Insert the knife upward into the slot and "saw" it up and down in the slot WHILE ALSO moving back and forth from one end to the other of the slot. This will break the blockage up, allowing trapped water to drain [be prepared to move out of the way fast]. This will allow SOME OF the dirt to drain out with the water. If the door is dry, with a garden hose, run water along the lower edge of the intersection between the window, and the bottom of the window opening in the door. If the door is open, and the drains are clear, the water will drain out of the slots, carrying some dirt with it. If there are large pieces of debris, like twigs, small gravel, large rust flakes, etc, these will not be able to pass through the slots, but their displacement and the flushing out of the dirt will probably allow the drains to function properly. IF you want to remove the large debris, you will have to remove the door inner panel[s] and remove the rest by hand. Good luck.j3h.

Why are there airbags in the sides of cars?

Side impact airbags are there to reduce injuries to the head, neck and torso. Like front airbags they deploy instantly on impact. Side airbags deploy from the roof, door panels and seats. Furthermore, like front airbags the side airbags have reduced limb and torso injuries significantly and because of there safety record most new cars are now equipped with side airbags as standard equipment.

Who invented heated car seats?

t was invented by Robert Ballard of General Motors in 1951.

List of plastic parts in a car?

ASE Master Certified Tech... Depends on Make and Model. Just start to think about it.

Look at car interiors, plastic everywhere under hood in the trunk, lights, door handles, mirror housings, wheel covers, many mouldings, most emblems, fuel doors, fuel caps...............

How can you restitch a convertible top?

Unless you're a fantastic seamster or seamstress, this is a job for an upholstery or convertible top shop. Price to fix is between $200 to $500 depending on where you go.

Is it legal for a body shop to give a discount on your deductible?

Yes! Yes! and again, Yes! It is considered insurance fraud in every state! Your deductable is part of the insurance CONTRACT - it is NOT NEGOTIABLE! Pay the deductable and quit trying to CHEAT the system! Mike G - Body shop operator

Where is the rear wiper water bottle on your 04 astra sri?

Honestly this isn't a question that alot of people can answer. The best way to find this out is by calling your dealer ship and asking them.

How do you replace the electric passenger side view mirror on a 2001 Lumina?

First remove the door panel then on the upper left corner of the door,,( where the dash meets the door),, there will be some fasteners that hold the mirror on the door, undo them and undo the clip for the wires ,,,,,then do the reverse to put back on.

How do you take off center console in a 2000 ls V8?

pop out the ac vents remove the two bolts and you cna also gt out the wood grain part around the ash tray as well using a flat head theyl be two bolts there as well you might need an extention for thoes

How to repair a rip in a Leather seat?

Leather furniture can be an attractive investment for your home. Leather seats in your car also take a beating but look great for a long time. Leather is durable and can last if you take good care of it. Over time, leather can begin to look worn and can crack if care has not been taken. It can also tear due to accident and age. To prevent your leather seating from appearing shabby, repair tears yourself. This can help save your expensive furniture.

1. Clean off the surface of the leather seat being repaired. Remove all traces of dirt and oil so the area to be repaired is uniform. You can purchase a good leather cleaner at most large department stores. Leather cleaner also is available at auto repair stores. Use a vacuum to get into the hard-to-reach spaces and then use a towel or dust cloth to gently go over the surface of the seat. This will ensure there are no traces of dust and dirt.

2. Use a piece of 1,000-grit sandpaper to gently rub the edges of the tear. This should be done before using any repair kit. Using sandpaper will help smooth out any edges and keep the repair looking natural. Do not omit this step. If you do not sand the leather first, you will not end up with smooth-feeling leather. The leather will be rough, which will make it susceptible to further damage.

3. Match the repair kit color to the color of the seating you wish to repair. You may have to mix colors to get the perfect match. Apply the liquid leather repair compound to the seat. Use a heat source, such as a hair dryer, to heat the compound and ensure it dries smoothly.

4. Apply the grain sheet on top of the compound so it will look like real leather and matches other parts of the seating. Use the grain sheet more than once if you haven't achieved the desire grain.

5. Use a swatch of leather fabric that matches your seating to repair.

You backed into a parked car and it moved but it didnt make a dent in the back of the car so you werent going that fast you werejust backing out of a parking space what kind of damage would there be?

Probably not too much damage, but I always like to be sure, so you can take your car to any local shop and have them check for any damages done to the car. Just tell them you backed into someone, they usually aren't too interested who you hit.

Where is the axle located?

The drive axle's location depends on whether the automobile is front or rear-wheel drive. It is somewhat more complex than a dead axle because it comes in two halves, with a multi-ended joint connecting the two. This joint is called a constant velocity or CV joint. It connects to the driveshaft, a rod which extends from the automobile's transmission, which is connected to the automobile's engine. As the driveshaft turns, the motion is transferred to the drive axles via the CV joint. This causes the wheels connected to the ends of the axle to turn. While 4-wheel drive vehicles have two drive axles, all automobiles must have at least one drive axle to function.

How do you change the dash lights in a 1991 Nissan Sentra GXE?

I assume you referring to the instrument panel lights,,, first remove the dash ,,,and the remove the screws for the panel,,, then flipping the panel over you find the plug sockets for the small bulbs,,,some twist quarter turn >

How do you remove auto body molding?

better yet a plastic scraper or even a bondo spreader to get under the molding. and some general purpose adhesive remover and a razor blade to remove the tape (takes PATIENCE and dont cut yourself but its the quickest) Removing 2002 body mouldings: Get a hair dryer and put it on high. Put it on the moulding until it is very hot (a couple of minutes). Slowly peel off the moulding - heating a small section at a time. Remove the residual tape with reducer. Answer Most modern moldings are held on with double-sided tape. I always used a sharp putty knife and very carefully ran the knife along the tape between the molding and the panel. This requires patience. If you use the hair dryer method, you must be careful not to overheat the plastic or else the paint will peel. To reapply, remove all remains of the old tape and reapply. You can get this tape at any auto parts store.

What is a sail panel?

Door PanelsRemoval & Installation 1. Remove the sail panel (Front Doors Only). (Triangle looking shape near the side view mirror) 2. Remove the door panel by carefully lifting the panel upward to release the retaining clips. 3. Remove the electrical plugs that control the windows, exc. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

How do you remove the overhead console in a 2002 windstar?

Open the eye-glass storage compartment and remove the screw. Then pull down on the front section of the console to release the holding clips, then do the same to the rear. Disconnect the wiring connector by squeezing the tab and pulling it out.