Body Parts
Carbon Fiber Repair
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Body Parts, Cars, New Parts, Parts, Posts, Repairs
Once strictly the domain of exotic cars, improvements in construction have lowered the price of carbon fiber (CF) enough for it to be used in mass production sports cars and aftermarket performance parts. Over the next 10 to 15 years, experts are projecting that the cost of this material could drop below that of aluminum, [...]
Is Aluminum Safe for Manufacturers to Use in Automobiles
Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Body Parts, Cars, Posts
In the search for additional fuel economy, many manufacturers have turned away from traditional metals for some components and embraced aluminum for their new cars. There are two primary benefits to consider. First, it is obviously lighter. Second, one can work with it much easier therefore; it results in greater tool life. It does have [...]