Shallow Crease Repair

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Shallow Crease Repair

30 Dec 2011 11:40
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I have a couple of VERY shallow creases on the side of my tank. They are probably about 1/16 inch deep. You have to be in the right light to see them. Should I glaze or try to "bang" them out? They are about an inch to an inch and a half long.

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Re: Shallow Crease Repair

30 Dec 2011 13:21
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Skim coat them and block sand the tank really good B)
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Re: Shallow Crease Repair

31 Dec 2011 10:43
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That is what I was thinking, but I like to check to be sure. Thanks!

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Re: Shallow Crease Repair

31 Dec 2011 12:47
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Just use the modern style. Polyester, urethane. I use a product called "Ice" From the Trans Star Line.
It is smooth as silk, won't shrink or leave any pit holes. Wet sands great.
If you don't have any product. just go by your local collision shop or small business. Buy the guy a coffee, I am sure he would help you out. Mix up a golf ball size batch, skim it. Your on your way.
There are still some nice guys out there nowadays.

Then he will quote you a price of $750 to paint it for you :laugh:
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Re: Shallow Crease Repair

01 Jan 2012 08:07
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I'll get some of that. I also have some rust on the top side of the tank, that will need to be filled after sanding down.

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Re: Shallow Crease Repair

08 Jan 2012 14:46
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I would call a PDR (paintless dent repair) dude to get them out. Check your phone book and you shd have one in your area.
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