Restoration of vehicles altered by the conduction method

Abstract

Introduction. The objective of this research is to devise a novel technique for restoring alphanumeric series in modified vehicles. It is important to emphasize that heat or conduction treatment comprises a series of technical processes aimed at altering the physical, mechanical, and/or chemical properties of materials, primarily steels and metal alloys. During this process, the metal surface targeted for conduction (heat) treatment reverts to its original state as its molecules are compressed by the abrasive action applied to the surface. A method is applied to the crystallographic surface to reveal the alphanumeric series when the metal is filled in the voids and decompressed, displaying the partial or complete series in grayscale, which may have been erased or altered. It is crucial to note that this methodology, or expertise involving induction (heat), cannot be applied to engines made of aluminum, as it may cause the engine to melt or result in damage to various components due to direct heat application to surfaces.Objective. Explore and analyze emerging challenges, techniques, and trends in the restoration of vehicles that have been altered by heat treatments or extreme driving conditions, in order to provide a comprehensive view that serves as a guide for automotive enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Methodology.  The methodology applicable to the following study was carried out by collecting relevant information on heat treatments and their effects on materials used in the automotive industry. Likewise, the study of cases of vehicles that have been altered by heat treatments or extreme driving conditions was used as a basis, culminating in the exhaustive analysis of restorative techniques used by experts in the field. Results. The final result was the technique based on heat or the induction of a fire flame applied directly to a soft metal surface, at a certain temperature, which is applied only to the surface where the alphanumeric series are usually engraved. Conclusion.  This is a novel restoration technique involving the application of identification skills to engravings and serial markings on vehicles, particularly those whose alphanumeric series have been tampered with, either by external abrasive agents on various surfaces or by chemical erasure.