panel beater
Fixes vehicle dents
A panel beater is a tradesperson who repairs damaged vehicle bodywork—straightening dented panels, reshaping metal, and restoring cars after collisions.
The term is standard in British, Australian, and New Zealand English; Americans typically say auto body technician or body shop worker.
The insurance company sent the car to a panel beater after the fender bender.
Shallow surface depression
- resprayApply new paint layer
- fillerSubstance closing gaps
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- paintColored coating substance
sanding · welding · chassis · putty · grinder · polishing · masking · sealer
Tool for striking nails
- dollyWheeled moving platform
- anvilMetal-shaping block
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- spray gunPressurized painting device
sandpaper · suction cup · spreader · sanding block · masking tape · air compressor · spoon · pick
Giving something its form
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- sheetmetalThin flat metal
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- aluminumElement thirteen
bending · cutting · grinding · fabrication · shrinking · stretching · flanging · wheeling
Correct relative positioning
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
- contourBounding line of shape
symmetry · gap · fit · flush · straightedge · template · eye · feeler gauge
Collectible older vehicle
- vintageQuality from past eras
- reconditioningRestoring to good condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- rebuildingConstructing anew after destruction
rust removal · patching · fabricating · matching · original · concours · barn find · project car
dent
Shallow surface depression
paint · sanding · welding · chassis · putty · grinder · polishing · masking · sealer · lacquer
hammer
Tool for striking nails
spray gun · sandpaper · suction cup · spreader · sanding block · masking tape · air compressor · spoon · pick · pry bar
shaping
Giving something its form
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- sheetmetalThin flat metal
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
aluminum · bending · cutting · grinding · fabrication · shrinking · stretching · flanging · wheeling · joggling
alignment
Correct relative positioning
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
contour · symmetry · gap · fit · flush · straightedge · template · eye · feeler gauge · checking
classic car
Collectible older vehicle
- vintageQuality from past eras
- reconditioningRestoring to good condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
rebuilding · rust removal · patching · fabricating · matching · original · concours · barn find · project car · custom
- tradespeopleelectrician, plumber, carpenter, painter, bricklayer