What is a panel beater and how they repair damaged vehicles?

Panel beating refers to the process of working your car's panels back into its original shape. The term is usually used in countries like Australia and is equivalent to an auto body mechanic elsewhere such as the United States.

A panel beater works to repair damaged cars and restore them to factory shape after an accident or other form of damage. Some panel beaters perform additional cosmetic work on the damaged cars and help vehicle owners customer the vehicles.

This process of panel beating involves assessing the vehicle damage and accordingly determining where and how to do the repair work.

The detailed steps in panel beating are as follows: RE-ALIGNMENT This is done if any of the chassis or any of the vehicle's structure is damaged from the accident.

DENT PULLING Dents are returned to their original shape using the latest dent pulling equipment.

PLANISHING This technique involves smoothing and shaping the damaged metal using a special tool.

WELDING Metal pieces are bound together using an inverter spot welder. This makes all welded joints look as they did when they came off the assembly line.

FILLING A quick-drying compound is applied on the cars surface. Once dry, the paste is smoothed and shaped.

SANDING This process smooths all of the contours and prepares the vehicle for painting.

SPRAY PAINTING The final stage involves using a high quality 2 pack paint to coat the vehicle. This process is done in a heat controlled, dust-free spray booth, then baked to give a glossy finish.

If you’re looking to get a magical touch for your damaged vehicle, head over to the best professional ​panel beater in Hawthorn​, Melbourne.

At Bridge Road Body Works, we treat every vehicle with care. We ensure that our clients are satisfied with our panel repair services. Our highly trained technicians use only the latest technology and equipment to ensure quality repair in record time so that you can have your car back on the road.