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Page Your Car Looks Like New. What's Your Secret? "It
looks like new! I would have never guessed that car was eight years old."
That is what we owners want to hear, but keeping our cars looking like
the late models is tough, even with today's long-lasting finishes. Dents, dings
and cracked glass are several items that age the appearance of a vehicle. Fortunately,
technology has helped advance the solutions to these problems, making the fixes
quicker and less expensive. With mobile repair units, these items often can be
repaired on site at your home or work, adding to the convenience. 2nd
hand car dealers in Chicago Many types of door dents or small dings
are fixed without sanding, filler or painting, preserving the integrity of the
vehicle's original factory finish. Technicians use specially designed tools that
allow them to access the problem and actually massage it out. If paint touch-ups
are required, the technology is available to match your vehicle and repair scratches,
minor chips and blemishes on most surfaces. There are a couple of factors that
have an effect on the success of this process: - The location of the
dent on the car is important. For example, a dent on the edge of a door, trunk
or hood probably can't be fixed using this process.
- If there is paint
damage or scrapes across multiple panels, this may indicate that the damage is
too severe, as the paint may crack as the dent is removed.
Like dents
and dings, chipped cracked glass can also diminish the value of a car. However,
the fix is not necessarily a new windshield. Seventy percent of all glass damage
is repairable. Using resins that are constantly being improved, technicians not
only can fix your glass, but also make it stronger. In addition, the resin can
create a repair that is difficult to detect. This technology can be used to repair
the following types of glass damage in automobiles: star breaks, combination breaks,
bulls-eyes and cracks of any length. Before having any repairs performed,
the Car Care Council reminds you to choose the facility as carefully as you would
choose your automotive repair shop. Be sure to get all estimates and warranties
in writing. Ask for two or three references and call them. Finally, find out what
happens if you're dissatisfied with the job. A Chrysler Crossfire roadster in
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