The car hood is made of aluminum alloy.
All new models feature improved quality, thicker body parts, and at least 95% of them have a double-sided galvanic coating with a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.
The produced models have welded joints made by welding (soldering) using the MIG method.
To improve the tightness of the body, sealing cords are installed at the junction of parts, for example, in the area where the door opening and the wing connect.
The lower part of the body is additionally protected with anti-gravel mastic.
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The closed cavities are protected by a sprayed layer of liquid wax.
The following zones and cavities are filled with expanding foam:
- a-pillar (in the area of the base of the windshield);
- bracket between the front pillar reinforcement and the front fender inner panel;
- bracket between the front strut reinforcement and the front strut lower gusset;
- rear pillar base (in front of the rear wheel arch).
If you injected the foam yourself, after completing the work, check the functionality of the electrical equipment, the reliability of the door and lid locks, and remove traces of all substances remaining on the surface of the car.
A layer of tin is applied to body surfaces that require particularly careful final treatment.
The condition of the body must be checked regularly. Otherwise, corrosion of individual sections of the body can lead to severe damage and subsequent costly repairs. It is also important to pay attention to parts of the car that are not visible from the outside, such as the underbody, wheel arches and lower part of the engine compartment, as well as parts of the body hidden under the upholstery.
It is prohibited to carry out welding, hard or soft soldering of parts of a filled air conditioner. This also applies to those vehicle components, the welding of which may cause heating of air conditioning components. When carrying out repair and painting work in the drying chamber or in its heating zone, the temperature should not exceed +60°C.