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Description: Individually, these may carry specific names such as rear quarter panel, front fender, and rocker panel, among others.
Purpose: Body panels are the exterior "shell" of the vehicle and serve cosmetic as well as functional purposes. Everyone admires a clean-looking car, but body panels go beyond aesthetics and also contribute to your protection in the event of a collision. Body panels also hold and protect all sorts of other components that may be located underneath the panel. Usually made from stamped steel, body panels may also be made of aluminum, composite materials or even fiberglass. These materials are usually used for weight savings, but composite panels also have additional dent-resistant abilities.
Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: Frequent washing and vehicle polishing go a long ways towards protecting your investment. Keeping your vehicle consistently clean clears away the buildup of damaging chemicals and dirt that may attack your car's finish.
In areas of the country that experience the use of road salt in winter months, frequent washing can also reduce the corrosive effects of salt that cause body rust-through. If your car is involved in an accident, no matter how minor, have the damage immediately inspected and evaluated by a collision professional. Neglecting body damage could jeopardize your safety and eventually contribute to even more expensive repairs.
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