Exterior elements of car body VAZ-2121

All articles about the device and repair of external elements (exterior) of the body and frame of VAZ-2121 Niva cars and their modifications.

Possible body malfunctions, their causes and methods of elimination
Dark spots all over the body surface Pink spots on light colored surfaces Light spots on dark painted surfaces The enamel has lost its original shine Water is leaking into the...

The structure of the body frame and plumage
The structure of the frame and tail are shown in Figures 8-1, 8-2 and 8-3. Fig. 8-1. Body: 1 - Front bonnet reinforcement; 2 - hood panel; 3 - diagonal bonnet reinforcements; 4 -...

Checking and straightening the body
A significant portion of body repair work is carried out on damaged vehicles, which in most cases require checking the geometry of the attachment points of chassis components and...

Front Fender Replacement
For minor damage to the wing (small dents, scratches, etc.), without removing it, straighten and paint. After straightening, check the condition of the internal anti-corrosion...

Roof replacement
In most emergency cases with roof damage, it is necessary to replace it. Remove the tailgate, gutter trims, windshield, trim and roof accessories. With the new roof panel placed...

Paint and varnish coatings polishing
To preserve the paintwork of the car body and keep it in good condition for a long time, it is necessary to select polishing agents that correspond to the condition of the...

Repainting the body with synthetic enamel
Wash the body with water and use a spatula or brush to remove the old peeling coating from the defective areas. Wet-sand the surfaces to be painted with 68C 8-P or 55C 4-P...

Painting of individual body parts
After replacing individual parts (wings, doors, hood, etc.), and also after straightening work on deformed parts, paint the entire outer surface of the part. Before painting,...

Anti-corrosion protection of the body
The areas most susceptible to corrosion are the load-bearing hollow sections of the body, the bottom, the lower parts of the doors, pillars, as well as the joints of body parts,...

Preparation and anti-corrosion treatment of hidden cavities
Due to the use of complex technological equipment and the need for high-quality work, the treatment of hidden cavities is performed only at vehicle service stations. The order of...

Restoration of anti-corrosion and anti-noise coating of the underbody and wheel arches
In the process; during vehicle operation, the underbody coating is exposed to gravel, sand, salt, and moisture. As a result, the mastic and primer are damaged and worn out. The...

Sealing the body with rubber seals and mastics
The sealing of the body is ensured by the use of various rubber seals (Fig. 8, 9), sealing mastics, rubber plugs for technological holes and careful adjustment of the mating...

Removal and installation bumpers
Bumpers (Fig. 8-22) are made from an aluminum profile, the front wall of which along the entire length of the bumper is finished with a black rubber pad 9, the ends of the bumpers...

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