Everybody deserves another chance.
The YouTube star Arthur Tussik is back with another video. It has already attracted nearly 40,000 people to the internet. The skilled specialist is repairing a severely damaged Lexus RX450h. It has likely been in a sandwich accident, with damage to the front and back ends.
Everything begins with the complete removal of the luxury SUV. Arthur also admits that the older models are more challenging to work on. Given the complexity of modern vehicles, and especially the electronic system that has all the radars and sensors at the front, this is not surprising.
Arthur is a pro, but it takes him some time to remove the plastic trim covering the boot lid. We’ve done it before and know that it can be tricky if you want the plastic clips to hold the panels to the support. Once all of the trim has been removed, it is time for Arthur to rack deformed exterior panels as well as the construction.
Some parts are beyond repair and cannot be repaired. Arthur removes some of the most deformed panels and swaps them for parts from donor cars. Once all the parts have been installed, Arthur measures the gap to ensure everything fits properly. This is basically a test assembly that is done before the body can be sprayed.
The back is a similar story but with fewer parts. Before installing the new parts, he checks for any gaps or lines using a laser. Each welding point is treated with the appropriate preservative, binding, and sealing chemicals. Arthur is not usually responsible for the body’s preparation for paint, as you may have seen some of his videos. After the paint is dry, he will put the pieces back together.