Final Inspection

Final inspection of collision repairs using the four perspectives below is required for customer satisfaction:
Appearance restoration
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Exterior finish
Safety assurance
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Driving performance
Maintaining strength
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Delding, interfacing
Durability and anti-rust quality assurance
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Rust, corrosion
External appearance inspection:
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Paint finish
Inspect for contaminants, paint runs, sanding scratches, unevenness on filled surfaces, color match, etc.
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Fit and finish inspection
Inspect for gaps, steps, off-set and operation performance of hood, fender, doors, bumpers, lights, etc.
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Assembly damage inspection
Inspect for scratches and contamination on the painted surfaces.
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Assembly defect inspection
Inspect for soft set electrical connectors, wiring errors, missing screws, paint peeling due to bolt installation, etc.
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Paint and overspray inspection
Inspect for excessive paint or paint overspray on body, components, or glass due to insufficient masking.
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Inspect for contamination and odors
Inspect for remaining body filler, sanding dust, and other contaminants in engine compartment, wheels, tires, underbody and chassis components, Passenger compartment and trunk spaces. Also inspect for remaining odors from painting processes.
Safety inspection:
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Wheel alignment
Check and adjust (camber, caster, toe, etc.). If non-adjustable alignment angles are out of specification, body or suspension component damage may be present that was missed during the original repairs.
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Brake related system
Inspect for fluid leakage and air mixing etc.
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Lights
Check the operation of all exterior and interior lights and signals. Adjust the headlight aim if necessary, etc.
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Fuel system
Inspect for fuel leakage.
Maintenance and assurance of strength
High quality welding done according to published procedures is absolutely necessary to maintain and assure body strength. However it is difficult to thoroughly inspect welding quality only after welding work is complete. It is very important to also do intermediate inspections during the repair process to assure welding quality in addition to the final welding quality inspection.

Inspection for anti-rust:
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Under body
Check the application status of undercoating.
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Mating of panels
Check the application area and status of body sealer.
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Water intrusion (rain intrusion test)
Check for water leaks where panels or other parts mate (glass, taillight etc.), weatherstrips on doors, etc.