Is the hardtop made of aluminium?
08-25-2011 | 06:22 PM
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Is the hardtop made of aluminium?
So I am looking to repair my damaged hardtop
its got 1 dent and some smaller 'dints' and a smashed screen
my normal bodyshop always frowns if aluminium is involved
its got 1 dent and some smaller 'dints' and a smashed screen
my normal bodyshop always frowns if aluminium is involved
08-26-2011 | 08:46 AM
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Ignore the stupider comments - it is possible to remove dents from ally, but it requires application of heat, a wooden mallet & the area needs annealing afterwards. And most likely etching & repainting.
As you've guessed, you need a properly-trained panel beater & not one of these "Dent Dorks".
It sounds as if your HT has ended up in a bit of a state and I do wonder if a S/H one might be more cost-effective?
As you've guessed, you need a properly-trained panel beater & not one of these "Dent Dorks".
It sounds as if your HT has ended up in a bit of a state and I do wonder if a S/H one might be more cost-effective?
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08-26-2011 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bkz187' timestamp='1314342413' post='20915407
How should one go about mending a dent in aluminium?
As you've guessed, you need a properly-trained panel beater & not one of these "Dent Dorks".
It sounds as if your HT has ended up in a bit of a state and I do wonder if a S/H one might be more cost-effective?
08-27-2011 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves' timestamp='1314373569' post='20916420
[quote name='bkz187' timestamp='1314342413' post='20915407']
How should one go about mending a dent in aluminium?
How should one go about mending a dent in aluminium?
As you've guessed, you need a properly-trained panel beater & not one of these "Dent Dorks".
It sounds as if your HT has ended up in a bit of a state and I do wonder if a S/H one might be more cost-effective?
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I didn't actually think your initial post was one of the more stupid - however, I'm less sure about that one!
08-27-2011 | 12:56 PM
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It appears PDR IS now possible on ally, but you can see from this the problem with annealing it without burning the paint - IF you can find someone good enough to do it.
Some more info
Like I say, it's likely gonna be expensive.
Some more info
Like I say, it's likely gonna be expensive.