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TSAWWASSEN COLLISION
17-1835 56th Street
Tsawwassen, BC, V4L 2L8
HOURS OF OPERATIONS
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 5:30pm
Aluminum Repairs – Three Important Factors
Training
To quote an aluminum engineer from a few years ago aluminum repair compared to steel repair is not difficult, it is different.
Both metals require well trained technicians and with this training aluminum is not a difficult material to work with. At Tsawwassen Collision we have technicians trained in aluminum repair including I-CAR Aluminum Welding Certification.
Equipment
Aluminum repair equipment is in most cases similar to the equipment used in steel repairs, but a mandatory part of correct repair procedures is that all tools used for one metal have to be kept away from the other to avoid contamination. This means that a full complement of aluminum specific tools is needed. At Tsawwassen Collision we have made the investment and are fully equipped.
Precision Begins with Damage Assessment and Diagnosis
Accurate collision repairs start with an accurate damage assessment and diagnosis. Every car model is different and a visual inspection is only the beginning of the damage assessment. The next step is to access information from manufacturers and verified reliable sources to determine the materials and systems in each vehicle and the corresponding repair procedures. This foundation is crucial for precise and safe repairs. It also requires well trained assessors and is a lot more sophisticated than Google searches and watching YouTube clips.
A Clean Work Area
Aluminum repair cannot be done in a repair area where steel repairs are being done, again to prevent cross contamination. We have a dedicated space for aluminum repair and do these repairs in isolation from steel repairs.
