PROTECTING BODYWORK.
No matter how carefully a car may be handled and maintained, it is always exposed to the danger of having the paint or lacquer finish on the body panels scratched or chipped off in places. The obvious effect of this, of course, is to mar the appearance of the car, but this is not serious if the damaged sections are small or are in an inconspicuous position, and in such circumstances they are often neglected. If neglect is permitted, the fact has been entirely overlooked that the paint finish serves the important purpose of protecting the metal panels from rust, and if exposed spots are unattended, irreparable damage may be caused. Once rust begins, it is often difficult to checkr and deferred repairs to damaged paintwork are not always permanent repairs. As soon as marks which expose the metal panels are found, the damaged spot should be cleaned carefully with the fine emery paper made for the purpose, and the burnished metal should be painted with one of the many patching paints or lacquers which are on the market.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume XXVI, Issue 3443, 15 March 1932, Page 2
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181PROTECTING BODYWORK. King Country Chronicle, Volume XXVI, Issue 3443, 15 March 1932, Page 2
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