IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL SHEET METAL!
Regarding Minor Imperfections in Panels:
The sheet metal you receive may have scratches, dings, small dents and other minor imperfections which are considered normal sheet metal characteristics due to the nature of the product. These minor imperfections will be easily corrected during the filling, priming and sanding phase of your sheet metal installation. Classic Industries® does not consider dings, scratches, minor dents or other imperfections on the sheet metal to be defects in the panel nor are they considered damaged. All sheet metal panels will require some sort of preparation and manipulation during installation. Every panel that we sell is inspected and then carefully packaged to protect against damage that may occur during transit.
Test Fit All Panels Prior to Paint and Installation:
Classic Industries® recommends test fitting all sheet metal panels prior to final paint and installation. Minor modifications including elongating mounting holes, adding additional shims, etc. are normal and may be necessary when installing sheet metal. It is important to note that hard driving conditions, like racing, can twist bodies and frames out of original tolerances. Poor body work from previous collisions can cause problems with the body structure that the panels are attached to. Some vehicles were manufactured with a unitized body (no frame) thus causing even the most minor accident to twist the body creating a situation that would cause sheet metal panel mis-alignments. Take into consideration that tolerances on classic vehicles are not nearly as exact as they are on modern vehicles. This is primarily due to the hand fitting of panels at the factory on most antique and classic cars as opposed to the robotics used in today’s modern factories. All of these factors will affect the way your new reproduction sheet metal will install and fit on the car. There is really no such thing as a direct fit body panel when it comes to older vehicles.
For Best Results, Hire a Professional to Install the Panels:
Classic Industries® recommends that you hire a professional paint and body person that has the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to install the new panels on your vehicle. A professional body person will be able to prepare the panels for installation and repair any imperfections.
Returns and Defects:
Prior to returning any defective body panel or sheet metal item to Classic Industries®, please contact our customer service department. Classic Industries® will not replace a panel, nor will we be responsible for freight on returns should it be deemed that the panel is not defective.See policies for more information.
The sheet metal you receive may have scratches, dings, small dents and other minor imperfections which are considered normal sheet metal characteristics due to the nature of the product. These minor imperfections will be easily corrected during the filling, priming and sanding phase of your sheet metal installation. Classic Industries® does not consider dings, scratches, minor dents or other imperfections on the sheet metal to be defects in the panel nor are they considered damaged. All sheet metal panels will require some sort of preparation and manipulation during installation. Every panel that we sell is inspected and then carefully packaged to protect against damage that may occur during transit.
Test Fit All Panels Prior to Paint and Installation:Classic Industries® recommends test fitting all sheet metal panels prior to final paint and installation. Minor modifications including elongating mounting holes, adding additional shims, etc. are normal and may be necessary when installing sheet metal. It is important to note that hard driving conditions, like racing, can twist bodies and frames out of original tolerances. Poor body work from previous collisions can cause problems with the body structure that the panels are attached to. Some vehicles were manufactured with a unitized body (no frame) thus causing even the most minor accident to twist the body creating a situation that would cause sheet metal panel mis-alignments. Take into consideration that tolerances on classic vehicles are not nearly as exact as they are on modern vehicles. This is primarily due to the hand fitting of panels at the factory on most antique and classic cars as opposed to the robotics used in today’s modern factories. All of these factors will affect the way your new reproduction sheet metal will install and fit on the car. There is really no such thing as a direct fit body panel when it comes to older vehicles.
For Best Results, Hire a Professional to Install the Panels:
Classic Industries® recommends that you hire a professional paint and body person that has the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to install the new panels on your vehicle. A professional body person will be able to prepare the panels for installation and repair any imperfections.
Returns and Defects:
Prior to returning any defective body panel or sheet metal item to Classic Industries®, please contact our customer service department. Classic Industries® will not replace a panel, nor will we be responsible for freight on returns should it be deemed that the panel is not defective.See policies for more information.
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