Your Ultimate Guide to Car Fixings Components and Consumables
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In today’s blog, we present your ultimate guide to car fixings, components, and consumables.
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What Are car Fixings, Components and Consumables?
Car fixings, components, and consumables relate to parts you will require in order to facilitate a repair or replacement on the vehicle. This includes repair or replacement of components within the car’s.
- Engine
- Bodywork
- Lights
- Wheels
Examples of products that facilitate this work include.
- Rivet nuts
- U clips
- Car paint lacquer
- Quick-fix repair mousse
- Sticky pads
And a lot more.
When purchasing products in this category, it is important to understand that quality is everything, repairing or replacing parts of your vehicle using sub-par products will result in an unprofessional job. This in turn can bring the car’s value down, and even cause more complications.
Sealant and Tools Direct provides an extensive list of items to help you repair and replace components of your vehicle, whether that's repairing a scratch, fixing a punctured tire and everything in between. We have the products that cover many eventualities. Browse our list here.
Who Needs car Fixings Components and Consumables?
The products within this certain category are suitable for people used to working on their vehicle, in addition to people who operate within, or oversee the operation of, a garage. If you have never repaired your vehicle before, and lack the experience, tools, and guidance on the subject, then you may end up doing more harm to your vehicles.
For those who lack the experience but require the repairs or the replacement, it is a better option to see an expert in a garage or detailing service. Although there is a greater cost, the peace of mind obtained by not worrying if you’re doing something right or wrong is priceless.
Your Ultimate Guide to car Fixings Components and Consumables
Here are some simple steps you can take, whether you are a professional or not, when it comes to car fixings, components, and consumables.
What Do you Need it for?
Purchase with purpose, find the right items you require for the jobs you have at hand, and jobs you know you will be tackling later. If you’re confused about the usage of certain items, a quick internet search can show you the applications possible with the item.
How Many Do you Need?
For most businesses, buying a surplus of items is sometimes a good idea, in apprehension of what is to come. But it can also be detrimental if it doesn’t pan out the way you think it should.
For example, if you’re buying polishing compound, but you only ever polish a single customer’s vehicle once every year, buying 50 polishing compounds could just be a waste of money that could be invested elsewhere.
As we stated, our large range of items in car fixings, components, and consumables may leave some people confused. So here is some information on three items that prove to be hugely beneficial for someone who requires car fixings, components, and consumables.
Blue Spot Tools Electrical Soldering Pre-fluxed Solder 100g (£6.65 not Including Vat)
This particular solder is used specifically for electrical components. So if you or a customer’s vehicle is dealing with issues that require working on a circuit board, this solder does the job you need whilst providing enough for more than one job.
Gorilla External Grade Double Sided Clear Mounting Tape 25mm Wide (£5.51 not Including Vat)
Although it may not be apparent to some, double-sided tape does have its place in vehicle work, double-sided tape can help with the application of.
- Decals
- Mirror Fixing
- Trim
- Mouldings
- Emblems
- Badges
This is an item that can be used by any vehicle owner looking to add a dash of personality to their car, it is also useable by car detailers.
With features such as being weatherproof, internal and external application, and being permanent due to its superior hold, Gorilla external grade double-sided clear mounting tape is a standard amongst car enthusiasts and detailers alike.
Blue Spot Tools Black Polishing Compound Course (£4.02 not Including Vat)
Polishing compound can be used to clean and shine a vehicle, and also serves to remove light scratches. Polishing compounds come in a variety of colours, which determine what colour car it can be used on. Polishing compound is used at the start of the polishing process.
Polishing compound can be used by car detailers, and car enthusiast who know how to properly polish their vehicle.
Do you Need a Qualification to use car Fixings, Components, and Consumables?
To use them on a personal basis on your own vehicle, no. You require no qualification to use the items in this category. However, you may need a qualification if these items are being used to fix someone else’s vehicle.
That being said, qualification requirements are subject to the garage itself. Some require certain GCSEs, whilst others want automotive NVQs/ other relevant qualifications.
Are There any Dangers in Using car Fixings, Components, and Consumables?
There may not be any obvious danger by using these products as intended. Some may require gloves to be worn before using, or to avoid contact with the eyes etc. This is subject to the specific product.
With that in mind, misusing almost any piece of equipment or product can result in dangers. These dangers can include.
- Minor or permanent physical injury to yourself or others.
- Damage to the vehicle being repaired.
- Potential fire hazards.
What Happens if I don’t use car Fixing, Components and Consumables?
When it comes to members of the public not using these regularly, it isn’t a problem as there are services designed to repair and maintain your vehicle.
For those who operate in these kinds of business, not using car fixings, components and consumables, can result in your garage, detailing, or car maintenance service suffering as a result.
This is because the items within this category are key in providing minor and major repair or replacement, so without them, you’d have to resort to unsafe methods that will only damage the reputation associated with the work you do. Or, you may have to turn away work because you don’t have the resources to facilitate it.
Purchase car Fixings Components and Consumables Today
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