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Straightening And Heat: Volkswagen
I-CAR · July 17, 2024 · Volkswagen
Summary
This article outlines Volkswagen's strict guidelines regarding the use of heat during structural and panel repairs. Volkswagen prohibits heating high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel during reforming, restricts heat use on mild steel due to degradation of material strength and corrosion resistance, and only permits controlled heating up to 150°C (302°F) on aluminum panels using thermo-strips for temperature monitoring.
What to do on the job
Do not apply heat when straightening high-strength or ultra-high-strength steel, and limit heat on aluminum panels to a maximum of 150°C (302°F) monitored strictly with thermo-strips.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the replacement of high-strength steel structural components that cannot be cold-straightened, and to support line items for thermo-strips and temperature monitoring equipment when performing aluminum dent repairs.
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