In vain, someone skeptically refers to such an additional adaptation for the vehicle, like thresholds, believing that without it you can safely do because of a very dubious contract. In fact, this adaptation carries a huge benefit for the simple reason that it is much easier to sit in a car, especially if we are talking about high-clearance models (SUVs, minibuses, etc.), especially since simple Performance and sufficiently budget ways of how to make thresholds on a car with their own hands, there is quite a lot. Of course, if you wish, their manufacture and installation can be ordered in any auto-salon or, at a thin end, to purchase in the ready-to-automatine in the auto shop and fix it yourself, but usually this idea costs the round sum, and often unreasonably overestimated.
Thus, high-quality details of European production are very expensive, and more budget Chinese auto industry, unfortunately, can not boast of characteristics such as reliability, high wear resistance and durability. It is not necessary to be afraid not to cope with the task, because in order to cook the thresholds for your car with your own hands, it is not necessary to have special talents and many years of experience. Among other things, it should be noted the fact that the materials for the manufacture of thresholds are worthy of a penny, which helps to save a rather impressive amount. But before proceeding to its purchase and even more so much to the workflow, it is necessary to determine the most optimal diameter, the choice of which directly depends on the model of the car and the dimensions of its owner.
Usually, two metal thick pipes with a cross-sectional diameter of at least five centimeters are used for design. To begin with, they perform their side trimming with the help of a grinder, following the work in the end, the workpiece was placed in bulk between the wheeled arches. After that, they begin to cut the footage (two on each pipe), performing all the measurements with the highest accuracy in advance. Thus, its depth should not exceed the radius of the pipe cross section, and the angle of the inner side slopes is 45 degrees. The length of the substrate is usually varied depending on the indicators such as the body length of the car along the axes of the wheels. Naturally, such a substrate should not remain a hollow, otherwise there is no point in its design. In order to overlap it, thus forming auxiliary stage, such a material is best suited as iron with a corrugated textured surface.
Such a feature of the horizontal surface processing will avoid various incidents in the winter season, when everything is covered with ice and snow. Typically, such substrates are cut out of a metal profile with a square section, and ideally use the material of the same size (in this case, the profile width must correspond to five centimeters). After these parts in the amount of four pieces are cut and carefully sharpened with a file or a grinding nozzle on the sides, begin to fasten their thresholds. Moreover, to ensure the highest possible level of reliability, it is best to fix the combined method that provides not only welding, but also through fastening through metal bolts. So, for a start, the middle of the substrate is fastening with the base in the pipe bolts, after which they start welding on all side seams.
In order for during the attachment, no difficulties arose, the edges of the substrate should be bent in advance, exactly duplicating the angles of the tilt of the threshold itself. After that, the design welded two mounting racks to the body of the car, interconnected by auxiliary beam. After the end of the draft work, you can finally begin to the final stage, which is supplied, degreasing, degreasing, primer and staining (to achieve the maximum aesthetic effect, you can use black nitra).
Thresholds on the car is a very important element that is designed to land in a car more comfortable. In addition, thresholds are carried and decorative functions - they are able to decorate any modern car. Of course, much depends on the proper manufacture of parts. If you carefully prepare and act according to the algorithm, you can create stylish and reliable elements that will help improve the appearance and operation of the car.
1 spectacular and practical auto stories - buy or do it yourself?
Every driver who loving his car strongly seeks to improve it, add something new. Moreover, this applies to both the owners of "nine" and the people who own the prestigious Land Rover and Lexus. One of the popular modularization of the car today is the purchase or manufacture of car thresholds. The first option is suitable for employed people who have "extra" 5-6 thousand rubles. Having spent this money on the purchase and installation of elements per car, you can save time and get functional and, at the same time, decorative details. Depending on the type of thresholds, their cost and prices for assembly services may vary.
Threshold on cars The most budget option is the acquisition of universal removable elements. They are good because they are suitable for installation almost on any car. Made such thresholds from more or less high-quality aluminum are coated with a special anti-corrosion composition. With proper operation, universal elements can be stopped for about 2 years before will begin to deform. The price of the thresholds of this type fully corresponds to quality - from 2 to 5 thousand rubles. For a set of details - this is quite an acceptable amount. You need to add approximately 2 thousand for their installation. The only minus of universal elements can be considered the absence of any decorative qualities. To make such thresholds more expressive, the driver will have to separate the services for their refinement. As an option - you can paint thresholds.
The second option is an independent manufacture of elements. This is a great way to work on a car, spending the minimum amount of money and about half a day of its time. Among the advantages of this method, it is possible to highlight the possibility of making more reliable thresholds, because for their creation you can use steel, which is several times tight of aluminum. In addition, homemade details can be much more effectively the same universal spare parts. In the case of independent manufacture of elements, their value will cost the owner of the car no more than 2 thousand rubles. This amount will greatly affect the material from which the thresholds will be made. The most precious it turns out reinforced parts from titanium alloy, slightly less - steel elements.
2 Details made of metal pipes - a budget version of high reliability
Since the elements for the car will be made of metal, then it will take some skills in welding to work. If you have never worked with a welding machine, but you really want to add your car homemade details, you can simply work on other unnecessary metal elements. Before that, do not forget to explore the safety regulations and put on a protective mask and gloves.
Threshold on a car made of metal pipe In addition to the welding machine, for the manufacture and installation of spare parts are necessary:
- 2 square pipes of the same length and diameter;
- 2 pieces of corrugated iron;
- bolts for fastening;
- metal file;
- paint and acrylic varnish.
Special attention in preparing the pipes are the basis of future thresholds. They must be fully the same. The diameter of products directly depends on your needs. If you want to make big thresholds, which would have been released in your car, then use pipes with a diameter of 7-8 cm. If the manufacture of small spare parts is planned, the manufacture of parts from pipes with a diameter of 4 cm will be quite acceptable. The optimal option is to install spare parts from pipes with a diameter of 50 mm. Prepare everything you need can be started. We take the first pipe and cut 4 of the same piece from it. Next to a piece that will be placed under the doors, you need to privar corrugated iron. Each of these pieces will need to fix bolts under the footage of the car.
The second reliable option is not cutting the pipes, consolidate them to the head of the car entirely. However, this method is suitable, mainly for older cars, in the bodies of which there were fewer bends.
After the manufacture and subsequent installation of parts on the car, you must take care of their decorative qualities. In principle, it will be enough that you paint the thresholds of some interesting paint. For example, you can make spare parts of black matte color, or, on the contrary, paint them with bright paint "under metallic". Some car owners go on and, in addition to painting, glue on the thresholds all sorts of drawings from Vinyl. It brings fruits, but after some time the drawings are erased, and they need to be changed. No matter how you do, and no matter how the thresholds do not make, you in any case receive universal reliable details that I will play not only a practical, but also a decorative role.
3 Repair of spare parts - what to do in case of damage?
Regardless of the self-made thresholds or purchased in the store, sooner or later they will require repair. Moreover, the maintenance of these parts directly depends on their type. For example, if the details of the removable type are on your car, then the repair of the thresholds will be quite simple. Initially, you will need to completely remove the spare part from the car by reloading the mounting bolts. Next, with the help of a small hammer, the threshold surface must be aligned and re-painted. Setting the part is performed in the reverse order.
Repair threshold for cars There are cases when the thresholds must not be aligned, but to close the resulting hole. To do this, to a pre-dismantled part need to be welded with a metal plate, after which it is necessary to process the element with a metal file. As soon as you delete all the burrs and align the threshold, it will need to return the former decorative properties - paint and apply protective varnish. If there are non-removable thresholds on your car, then with their repair will be a little more difficult. First, all the work will be carried out in close proximity to the car, so the car needs to be protected with tight paper or piece of plastic. Secondly, more tools will be required: a thin and thick file for metal, pliers, small hammer.
First you need to determine the problem with a non-removable threshold. If this is a deformation, the alignment of the part will be carried out with the help of pliers and hammer. In one hand we take pliers and hold the threshold, and the second hand with a hammer allege it. If a dent was formed on the threshold, which is very difficult to align with a hammer, then for repair you need to use a special tool for aligning dents. It is sold in any automata. The third, less common method is welding in the region of the steel rod dents. After that, the rod need to grasp the pliers and pull over. Thus, it is possible to return to the thresholds of the former form. After repairing the rods need to cut and paint items.
Unfortunately millions of car enthusiasts, all our "four-wheeled pets" are vulnerable. Each of them, daily exposed to all sorts of risks. One of these risks are "our" wives. High humidity in a pair with cold, temperature differences, negatively affect the paintwork, and the salt and residues of the dirt on the bottom, provoking the emergence and development of the corrosion process. The first blow, as a rule, falls on car thresholds.
In addition to the occurrence of rye, the thresholds are also exposed to bending and torque, as well as all sorts of vibration loads. Indebes also occur, which, as a rule, appear due to the incorrect installation of the jack. Thresholds can be restored by rating, editing and exhaust; In some cases, cutting a damaged area, or replacing repair inserts, all work is aimed at maintaining the durability and efficiency of the car.
I propose to consider, what are the thresholds ...
Thresholds can be divided into removable and non-removable. As already understandable from the name, the non-removable thresholds are tightly welded to the body, forming together with the bottom, the lower part of the car. As for removable threshold options, they are located in the cabin area of \u200b\u200bthe machine, and are attached to the base of the body with the help of screws from the outer and side of the spars. They also perform the function of protection against ejection from under the wheels.
What tools will be needed for repair
Repair technology, as well as a set of tools for repairing any complexity has not changed from Soviet times, since there is no such need. To carry out high-quality repairs of the thresholds, you need to have a support plate or workbench, some tools from the richrock kit, as well as a welding machine and a grinder, if not, then pneummalbilo.
Easy repair
Of course, the repair of removable thresholds is significantly different from the repair of welded analogues. They usually attach to the base of the body, with screw screws. Therefore, if necessary, disassembly of the damaged threshold, the fastening screws are dismissing and the threshold is removed. Editing of the deformed surface, if the damage is insignificant, is made on the workbench using conventional tools for editing and richt. If the damage is medium or significant with through corrosion holes - the threshold does not make sense, it simply changes to a new one. Before installing the threshold, its inner surface is covered with an anti-corrosion composition.
Welded thresholds
With welded counterparts, the principle and complexity of work also depends on the degree of damage.
A threshold having minor damage, as well as any strongly pronounced folds, you can straighten with an exhaustion outside. The hood occurs consistently using an inertial puller or a spotter, for this, special welded brackets are provided.
If the damaged damage falls under the classification of moderate severity, then, first of all, you need to dismantle the repairs zone itself. It is necessary to remove the doors and remove the seat, as well as remove the floor covering. Repair itself can be made in several ways.
The first option is to cut a square shape window from the side of the threshold, which will allow you to take advantage of the extractor of the repaired area using an oscillation or hydraulic device. The cavities will be needed to maintain a sheet when remittaining dents. The size and form of osnovalenok may be the most different, if they are helpful, you can restore the most different sections, since they are made taking into account the most common surface curvatures. If the form of a portion of the threshold was able to restore the remaining window, the window is brewed, with the help of a previously carved metal sheet.
Another method is based on cutting up the top of the threshold, and the subsequent separation of welding places. Through a partially opened hole introduced a small anvil for restoration work. After the remnant of the damaged part is made, the odor is removed, and the hole is closed and brewed.
If the damaged part is under the door, it must be cut in such a way that the remaining part be beyond the damaged zone. After that, the pattern of the new part should be made, then it must be adjusted and installed using a welding machine.
In the case when damage to the threshold is serious, the defective zone is removed using the "grinder" or a pneumatic chisel. Cutouts should be made from one of the doors, or near the base of the middle rack.
For many motorists, it was no longer a need for a need to improve the car, but rather, a favorite pastime, hobby. This is a lifestyle of the car owner, his way of self-expression and the ability to highlight your favorite car among hundreds of thousands of others. The car tuning for the most part refers to the aesthetic types of tuning, although the technical parameters of the machine can be improved. This is the most visual type of tuning. The results on the improvement of the body or its individual parts are pleased with the eye not only by the car owner, but and all others. You can almost everything tuning - from the thresholds and door handles to the lid of the trunk, the hood or roof of the car.
Tuning car thresholds
Beautiful tuning body will give your car a unique view
One of the most popular species of external tuning is the manufacture of linings on the thresholds. This is the easiest way to improve the external appearance of the machine, which is almost almost everyone. The easiest way, of course, will buy a ready-made overlaid option and simply install them in the right place. Or remove the car in the car service where everything will do instead of you. However, much more interesting and cheaper, install and make thresholds on the car with your own hands.
What is needed for this? The first to make lining themselves on the thresholds. You can make them metal, wall panels or even foam plastic.
Thresholds made of foams are made easier. To do this, you need a piece of foam, fiberglass, paint primer and putty. From the foam cutting the necessary threshold in form and size, cover it with fiberglass several times, glue in the right place. After that, the shp can, primer and painting. However, this option for making overlays is the least reliable.
The strongest, of course, there will be metal thresholds, however, in order to do everything you yourself will need the skills of working with welding and metal. In addition, the design itself will cost you quite expensive. That is why most often the lining on the thresholds are made from wall panels. They are needed for this minimum skills and means. In order to make such pads on the thresholds, it will be necessary to purchase wall panels, screws and guides for drywall, as well as an anti-corrosion agent, epoxy resin, varnish, paint powder and primer. After purchasing all the necessary, start making and install. First you need to drill a hole in the body for screws for screws and process all the anti-corrosion composition. After that, with the help of self-samples, fasten the guides for drywall and, to them, panels. Then, for greater rigidity of the structure, turn it on with fiberglass, impregnated with epoxy glue. After everything dries can be moved to the primer, putty, painting and varnishing the resulting design.
We upgrade the trunk of the car
Frequently often car owners are interested in tuning on trunk tuning. Someone strive to make it more functional, trying to increase the space or makes the covering panels, attracts special shelves, retainers for more convenient shipping.
Others prefer the installation of chrome linings, spoilers and ladies. Such a trunk tuning allows you to give a car a more sporty and aggressive look ,. However, most often it is interesting to owners of large cars.
Third make an emphasis on improving acoustic parameters or are trying to make more convenient opening and closing by trunk. For example, make an additional handle of the fifth door or electrically conductive lock.
Consider how to make a simple trunk tuning with your own hands, namely install chrome lining on the trunk, a handle for closing and an electric drive to the lock.
Installation of the castle electric drive
Trunk tuning, namely the installation of the castle's drive allows you to significantly simplify the life of the car owner. In order to open the trunk, you need the keys, and for this you have to join the car every time. Installing an electric drive solves this problem. How to install everything and connect? First of all, you need to buy the electric drive itself, the new lock for it, the fastening for fuses, terminals, isolent and wires. Tools will also need: keys, screwdrivers and pliers.
After all the necessary materials are purchased, proceed to the process of dismantling the old castle. Remove the plastic trunk lining and dismantle the old castle. After that, turn off the auto from the power supply and you can switch to posting. Connect the best from the cigarette lighter, the button itself can be installed in any place convenient to you. A fuse must be installed between the cigarette lighter and the electric drive button. Next, make a nutritional strapping with the help of electrical pads and in the thresholds of the machine you will cover the wiring into the luggage compartment. After that, you need to install an electric drive and a new lock in an already existing hole.
Next, go directly to the connection of the drive. It is very important to do everything in accordance with the instruction of the electric drive itself and observe the polarity, otherwise the lock will not open. After everything is connected, isolate the connection location, turn on the battery and check the work. So, there are no problems with opening now, now you need to simplify its closing.
Installing an additional handle
The second stage of the trunge tuning is the installation of an additional handle for closing the trunk. Everything is simple here. Most often, such a handle is installed on the inside. This will allow not only to facilitate closing, but will not affect the appearance of the car. . To do this, there is a conventional plastic handle for cars and with the help of self-samples is attached to the edge of the inside of the trunk. Thus, you will have a constantly clean and dry handle, with which you can easily shut the trunk.
Installation of chrome plates
After you figured out the functional side of the upgrade, go to the installation of a chrome-plated lining. To do this, it is only necessary to buy a chrome lining on the trunk for your car brand, degrease the installation location and, removing the protective film with the adhesive side, glue it in the required place.
Similarly, decorate your car with chrome plated linings in other places. Quite often install chrome lining on the hood, the grille of the radiator or even with their help they make a car roof tuning.
conclusions
Body tuning today is becoming increasingly popular. Almost everyone strive to change something in the appearance or the functionality of its car. And do it tries on your own, do it yourself. After all, most of the work are carried out quite simply and do not require special skills. I only need a fantasy, a little material and the desire to do something. And although for the most part body tuning does not affect the functionality of the machine, but this is a great way to decorate your car yourself.
The threshold on the car is needed in order to be more convenient to enter and leave it. Some models are initially provided in the design, some have no. In this case, motorists will be interested to learn how to make thresholds on the car with their own hands.
Manufacturing process
1. There are a number of advantages that can be obtained from self-making. These include:
- saving money.
- the possibility of individual design.
- reliable fastening.
- qualitative materials
Elements of industrial (factory) production are often manufactured from thin and unreliable materials that quickly fail.
2. The lack of independent production can be a large amount of time that will leave, but the time costs will fully pay off the quality of work.
3. First you need to choose the material from which the thresholds will be made. The most common are:
- metal pipes rectangular or round shape.
- penalty.
4. The threshold of penity is, however, will serve only as a decorative and protective element for the body. He will not take a big load. If independent production is planned, then this nuance should be remembered.
5. The diameter of the pipe may differ, the optimal version will be 5 cm.
6. In addition to the material for the manufacture, you will need to purchase such additional details as:
- brackets.
- suspension.
- washers.
- nut.
- corrugated iron (if it is planned to cover the footboard from above).
7. To keep the threshold to the body with the help of fasteners on the bottom of the case. For this there are special holes.
8. The element itself can be done by welding pipes.
9. Since the shape of the pipe can be different, you can use both types to make the columns on which the round tube is welded from the square pipe. The result is a very stylish element.
10. If it is interesting how to make a threshold in a car without welding, then it is worth choosing a pipe of a larger diameter or take advantage of the penity. You can also bend a suitable metal sheet. But both penny and metal do not have sufficient strength to perform all the functions of the threshold.
11. In the process of manufacture, it is necessary to regularly try the workpiece to the car to eliminate all the defects and fit under the appropriate size.
12. The finished item must be cleaned, polished and paint.
13. Paint must be high, because it will have to withstand a mechanical effect from flying gravel.
It is best to apply a preliminary layer of primer, and after it is a layer of paint.
14. For reliability, you can make edging rubber and layer of stainless metal.
15. If a rust or some damage appears during operation, then instead of a task, how to make thresholds on the car itself, the task will be to repair them. 
16. First you need to dismantle the old parts and clean the entire surface.
17. After alignment, they are attached to the car.
18. You can paint after fixing.
19. Protect against corrosion surface with special means. Anticorrosive protection is not recommended to be made by mounting foam, since at home there is no possibility to put it high quality.
Knowing whether it is possible to make a threshold from a car, every car owner can choose between work with your own hands and contacting the service. The manufacture of any parts for the machine is often often more pleasant for motorists than to trust your vehicle in someone else's people.
