Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Contoured Surface
The contoured surface is a surface with the dimensional accuracy of the edges and seams to the surface.
It is specified when:
- Any surfaces or parts that have been worked on, such as removing dents, welding or spackling, must be dry sanded with minimum P 80 grit sandpaper.
- The vehicle paint shop technician must then re-create the respective surface in a maximum of two steps.
For the contoured surface, the body filling materials
For vehicles made of steel
Two-Part Steel Scraper Set :DA 787 300 A2
For vehicles made of aluminum
Two-part diamond-shaped scraper Aluminum Powder :DA 004 200 A2 and Hardener :DA 004 201 A1 .
Must be used.
Leaded soldering tin may not be used since 01/01/2003.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.