Panelbeater (Vehicle Body Repairer)
Restoring and reshaping damaged vehicle bodywork
Panelbeaters repair collision damage by removing dents, replacing panels, and straightening chassis frames. They use body alignment jigs, welding, fillers, and sanding to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition, often collaborating with spray painters.
Key Benefits
Collision Repair
Essential service for insurance claims, maintaining Australia’s vast vehicle fleet.
Technical Tools
Body alignment jigs, panel pullers, MIG/TIG welding for body steel or aluminium.
Hands-On Craft
Skilled metal shaping, filler application, and finishing are crucial to invisible repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Complete a Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology plus an apprenticeship.
Some do minor painting or priming. Full refinishing is often done by spray painters, though smaller shops may combine roles.
Yes, new materials (high-strength steel, composites, aluminum) and electronics complicate repairs.
Panelbeater (Vehicle Body Repairer)
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