Straightening tool (Renault Symbol 1)

There are currently a large number of straightening hammers on sale, which differ significantly in weight, striker shape and material. The working part of straightening hammers is processed along the radius and must be polished. Traces of nicks, scratches, marks or other damage on the striker of straightening hammers are not allowed.

It is not recommended to use hammers with flat striking parts when straightening the front surfaces of body panels, as they leave marks in the form of nicks on the metal.

Wooden hammers (mallets) are used to straighten heavily deformed parts. On small deformed areas, straightening is carried out with a special hammer with a notch on the striker.

Light hammers and "smoothing" hammers are used to remove small dents and nicks when the surface is being prepared for painting or when it is necessary to restore the surface without damaging the paintwork.

Hammers with plastic or rubber heads are used for final (fine) straightening of painted surfaces.

Shaped plates, mandrels and anvils are designed to support thin sheet metal body panels during the process of restoring deformed areas.

The working surfaces of these tools should always be well polished. To eliminate small dents or bulges without damaging the paint, the surfaces of some tools are brought to perfect cleanliness and chromed.

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