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Honda
Request
What does Honda say about the use of heat during repairs/straightening?
Response
Per the April 2014 and August 2016 edition of Honda Body Repair News: "When you are doing body straightening and repair procedures:
- DO NOT apply heat to any body part during straightening. This may compromise the internal structure and strength of high-strength steel parts.
- Any part that has heat applied to it during straightening MUST be replaced with new parts.
- Ignoring these instructions may significantly reduce occupant protection in any subsequent collision."
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