Best way to shrink metal when there is no acces to the rear of the panel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CMars45000** · 08-26-2006, 07:16 PM

I managed to use my new stud welder to pul some dents in the tailgate of my 71 but in one are in particular where the dent was BAD, the metal has streched a bit and is oil-canning in the lower left region of the tailgate. What is the best was to shrink this metal in order or prevent it fron oil canning?

Thanks

krue · 08-26-2006, 09:03 PM

You may want to do a search here. They have lots of good info on sheetmetal working. www.metalmeet.com

*72CSTC5* · 08-26-2006, 09:08 PM

Use your stud welder and weld studs in that area and quickly wipe the metal with a wet rag and that will shrink the area tight. You do not have to worry about pulling the dent there, you are just using the nail for heat. Good luck.

bagged74 · 08-26-2006, 09:28 PM

you can probably get a shrinking tip for you stud welder. just heat it and immediately cool it with water or compressed air.

08-26-2006, 07:16 PM	#1
CMars45000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 204	Best way to shrink metal when there is no acces to the rear of the panel? I managed to use my new stud welder to pul some dents in the tailgate of my 71 but in one are in particular where the dent was BAD, the metal has streched a bit and is oil-canning in the lower left region of the tailgate. What is the best was to shrink this metal in order or prevent it fron oil canning? Thanks __________________ Project Family Values Build Thread Vehicles/Projects: -1971 C10 SWB Fleetside! Gathering parts now, will begin frame-off resto soon... Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. -Aristotle

08-26-2006, 09:03 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Best way to shink metal when there is no acces to the rear of the panel? You may want to do a search here. They have lots of good info on sheetmetal working. www.metalmeet.com __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-26-2006, 09:08 PM	#3
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Best way to shink metal when there is no acces to the rear of the panel? Use your stud welder and weld studs in that area and quickly wipe the metal with a wet rag and that will shrink the area tight. You do not have to worry about pulling the dent there, you are just using the nail for heat. Good luck.

08-26-2006, 09:28 PM	#4
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Best way to shink metal when there is no acces to the rear of the panel? you can probably get a shrinking tip for you stud welder. just heat it and immediately cool it with water or compressed air.



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