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Old 07-08-2006, 11:20 AM   #1
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Exclamation Dents

How are dents removed from an airstream trailer? Can it be done by an autobody repair shop?
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Old 07-08-2006, 12:29 PM   #2
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Once aluminum is dented, it stretches the metal. It is almost impossible to straighten. Small dents, like some hail dents may pop out some over time. Large dents usually require some metal being replaced.
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some dents can be oulled out with a suction cup from your local auto parts house. I have had success with a few large ones disappearing after doing this.
If you can get behind the dent you can try a "body spoon tool"
available at Harbor Freight. They will not work on creased areas though, only smoother pushed in dents.
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