What tools Do I need to open a Bodyshop for car repair?

Question

I want to open this bussines in my country and I need info about the tools that I am going to use,like sprayairguns for the paint and other stuff please help me with a list or something

Answer 1

im going to answer this,,but get ready,,because i own a body shop,,its going to be a big list,,,first off you will need a good building to work in,,you will need a porta-power,,a good set of paint guns,,a stud welder gun,,with accessories,a complete dent pulling system,a mig welder,,a spot panel welder,a good set of torch,s,a real good supply of body hammers,, with the right body dollys,,a portable frame machine,,a complete line of air sanders,hand sanders,,small trim paint guns,,a good vent system in your building that meets the codes,,for you countryalso you will need at least two helpers,,to start with,,a really good set of mechanics tools,,there are specialty tools also involved such as a door holder,,and remover,,a good parts supplier that has access to all the body panels you will need,,also at least 4 good floor jacks,,along with an assortment of bottle jacks,,a glass removal tool,,a good set of jack stands,and a good room just to paint in,,seperate from where you do all your body work,,also a set of air chissels,,along with a portable flanger,,a trim gun,,a heat gun,,and a tie down system,,usually built in to the floor of your building,,with anchors,,and the ability to deal with people,,andto be able to work with insurance companies,,this is a small list,,this will get you started,,and thats about it,you will need a whole lot more than i have time to list here,,body shops have more invested in tools than people think,,thats why body work is so expensive,,i hope this gives you an idea of some of what you are going to need,,good luck,,you can make a good living doing it,,if you decide to do so.

Answer 2

Madeira, my response is that if you don't know what tools you need for your proposed business, you probably shouldn't open it. To open and run a business and make it successful, you need to know as much about it as you can learn before you get into it. This apparently isn't what you've done. You don't seem to even know the basic tools necessary for the work, which brings into question your ability to set up and run the business. It sounds to me as though you need more training and that means more time spent in the garage. If you haven't done the time necessary to know the work and the tools, how do you expect to succeed?

Answer 3

Sorry! but the truth will help you in the long run. If you need to ask this question save your time and money. Opening your own business you'll loose money the first 2 years even a home based business. I have operated my own business for almost 5 years I sell and work in the field I worked in for another store for many years so I have the knowledge and training to fall back on.

Please rethink your plan.

Answer 4

I'm sure you need a big hammer! Why don't you have a look in your own country and see what is being used by visiting a body shop, beside the tools you may need to know at what time you have to use the big hammer.

Answer 5

If you have to ask, you obviously dont know much about body repair/paint. How are you going to do the work if you have no experience and dont even know of the tools involved.
If you are going to hire mechinics to do the work, any worth having will have their own tools.
I suggest you go into business doing something you have experience/knowledge in. Good luck...you are going to need it!

Answer 6

How are you going to do the job if you don't even know what tools you need?

Learn how to do it first. Then open a shop.

Answer 7

Umm, you need alot of things. It depends if you need supplies like gaskets and stuff, or if you are just changing wheels.
Definitly a drill, hammer, ruler, That backwards scissor looking like thing for measuring.
Maybe several sets of nuts and bolts, a kit with lots of screw sizes, and 6 and 12 points all of those sizes for that other stuff. Alot of different sizes for wrenches.(Gator grips dont always work)

....Mainly, just go to home depot.....

Answer 8

Real Madrid

Answer 9

what country do you live in???

Answer 10

all you need is lots of money and take good care of your workers.