Where is the rear eyebrow?
The semi-circular part of the fender protruding above the rear tire of an automobile. This part is often referred to as the "wheel brow", referring to the chrome plated or ribbon-plated glitter on the top edge of the tire, which is decorative but also hydrodynamic, helping to reduce the drag coefficient. The design of the wheel eyebrows helps to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle, while optimizing the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle, making the vehicle more stable when driving.
The main functions of the rear eyebrow include meeting individual needs, beautification and preventing scratches.
Meet individual needs: In the increasingly serious homogenization of vehicles today, many car owners by modifying small parts to pursue differentiation, show personality. Rear eyebrow, as one of the customizable products, meets the needs of car owners for personalized car appearance.
Landscaping: For non-white vehicles, especially black and red vehicles, installation of rear eyebrow can not only bring visual beauty, can also make the body appear lower, streamline arc is more prominent, improve the overall aesthetic.
Prevent rubbing: wheel hub is the place where the vehicle is prone to rubbing during use. The design of the rear eyebrow can effectively reduce the damage caused by small scratches, because even if friction occurs, marks are not obvious, does not need special treatment, thus reducing the impact of repair caused by paint scratches.
In summary, rear wheel eyebrow not only improves the appearance of the vehicle, meets the individual needs of the car owner, at the same time, it also reduces the damage that may be encountered in the use of the vehicle through its design characteristics, is a practical car modification part.
The steps to replace the rear eyebrow are as follows:
Prepare tools and materials: First, need to prepare the required tools and materials, including but not limited to screwdrivers, wrenches, new wheel eyebrow and screws and fasteners that may be needed. Make sure that the new eyebrows purchased match the body color and model, so that the replacement look harmonizes.
Remove the original eyebrow: Remove the screws and fasteners from the original eyebrow using a screwdriver and wrench. During the disassembly process be careful not to damage the wheel eyebrows and body. After the removal is complete, should be used to clean the body and the wheel eyebrow, to ensure that the new wheel eyebrow installation location is clean and tidy.
Install the new eyebrow: place the new eyebrow in the original position, use screws and fasteners to fix the new eyebrow on the body. When fixing, should ensure that the wheel eyebrow and the body completely fit, leave no gaps. After installing the new eyebrow, should adjust the position of the eyebrow, to ensure that its installation position is completely consistent with the body.
Cleaning and protection: After replacing the wheelbrows, should be cleaned and waxed, to protect the body and wheelbrows. This step helps to maintain the appearance of the vehicle and the service life of the newly replaced eyebrows.
Note: When disassembling the original eyebrow, may encounter that the screw is difficult to remove or the eyebrow is difficult to remove. at this time, should use appropriate strength and skills, to avoid damaging the body or wheel eyebrow. In addition, if the plastic is left in the nail holes of the body after the removal of the original eyebrow, should be carefully cleaned up, so as not to affect the installation of the new eyebrow.
Through the above steps, can complete the replacement of the rear eyebrow. It should be noted that the specific operation steps may vary according to the model and the design of the wheel eyebrow. therefore, before replacing, it is best to refer to the repair manual or online tutorial provided by the vehicle manufacturer, to ensure the correctness and safety of the operation.
Back round eyebrow rotten how to repair?
The repair methods of the broken rear wheel eyebrow mainly include cutting, grinding, welding, grinding, scraping, polishing and painting.
When the rear wheel eyebrow is damaged, it is first necessary to cut off the rusty part and polish it to remove the rusty part as much as possible. Next, you can use the iron sheet to make a part with the same shape as the wheel eyebrow, and weld it to the original position. After welding is completed, a series of processes are required to achieve the repair effect, including but not limited to sanding, scraping, polishing and painting. The purpose of these steps is to ensure that there is no obvious color difference between the repaired wheel eyebrows and the rest of the body, so as not to affect the appearance.
In addition, if the damage to the eyebrow is more serious, you can even consider directly replacing the new eyebrow. In the repair process, it is also necessary to pay attention to protect the original car paint to avoid damage to the original car paint during the repair process. For iron eyebrows, because its inside may rust, the best treatment is to find a repair shop for simple repair and polishing, in order to maintain the beauty of the eyebrows.
In general, the repair of the rear eyebrow is a multi-step process that requires professional skills and the appropriate tools to complete. If the owner does not have the relevant skills and experience, it is recommended to take the vehicle to a professional car repair shop for treatment.
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