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Question
Inner hinge pillar A what metal type is it .

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CARL..... USUALLY THE INNER STRUCTURE PANELS AT THE HINGE POSTS,CENTER POSTS ARE MADE OF
HSLA METAL WHICH IS A HIGH STRENGTH LOW ALLOY COMPOSITION.

NO HEAT ABOVE A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE IS ALLOWED BECAUSE TO MUCH HEAT WILL MAKE THE MOLECULES
MOVE AND DESTROY THE IMPACT RESISTANCE. HEAT WILL MAKE THE AREA HARDER.

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO GET MORE INFORMATION BY GOING TO ICAR WEBSITE AND GM REPAIR WEBSITES.

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Michael Kakuk

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I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.

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15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector. 10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.

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Ezine magazine Car advertisements Various car related web sites

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Votech School Chief Frame School Hunter Alignment school I-CAR Certified Plastic Repairs Aluminum Repairs

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