METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE REPAIR AND PAINTING

摘要

A method, process and apparatus for repairing and repainting vehicles and vehicle components, specifically auto body repair and vehicle body components. The method and process reduce vehicle painting preparation time and eliminate material and waste material in the repair and repainting process. The apparatus is directed a vehicle component support stand which simulates the mounting of the body components on a vehicle to reduce time and expenses in the component repair and replacement process.

主权项

1. A method for repairing and painting a damaged vehicle, the method comprising:
providing an apparatus for supporting vehicle body components for repair and painting comprising:
an articulated hood support;an articulated fender support;an articulated door support; andwherein the hood, fender and door supports are operable to position the vehicle body components in a driveable orientation to provide for blending of paint across the vehicle components; removing the vehicle body components from the damaged vehicle to accomplish body component repairs; repairing damaged vehicle body components; supporting the vehicle body components on the apparatus in the driveable orientation; priming and jambing the vehicle body components; sanding the vehicle body components for a final paint finish; applying the final paint finish to the vehicle body components; and replacing the vehicle body components on the vehicle.