Has anyone removed dents from grill surrounds or similiar ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nu2-72 · 07-20-2003, 09:40 AM

I need to know the method for removing and /or restoring a grill surround. It has two small dents and I don't know anything about this topic.
A fellow board member has a surround for sale and I would like it but if I can't fix it properly, I will have to go new. And you know what that means. $$$$.
Any info is helpful and soon please.
I would like to give an answer ASAP. He deserves it. Thanks.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-20-2003, 09:52 AM

You can fix the grill surround but it will require time and (sp) patientce you can get em to look pretty good with some time.

barn9 · 07-20-2003, 10:47 AM

Similar to body work, just on a smaller scale with softer material. I didn't have to do much to my surrround, but I fixed a bunch of dents, etc. in the side trim off of my truck. Just take your time and be careful.

jhwkns · 07-20-2003, 02:37 PM

Hi Kevin; I've had pretty good luck smoothing them out by cutting the angles needed on small blocks of wood, and then working from the back side. A chunk of 1X2, a mitre saw, and a small hammer are all the tools you need.

nu2-72 · 07-20-2003, 03:40 PM

Thanks guys. I was wondering if a plastic hammer and a leather bag would do the trick or wood blocks. I am thinking that I may take it by one of the paintless dent repair places and see what they have for tools. They can smooth dents with the paint attached. Should be able to do this. I will let you know.

BILELL · 07-20-2003, 05:27 PM

LEATHER BAGS ARE A GREAT HELP WHEN WORKING THIN OR SOFT METAL HOPE IT COMES OUT GREAT

07-20-2003, 09:40 AM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Has anyone removed dents from grill surrounds or similiar ? I need to know the method for removing and /or restoring a grill surround. It has two small dents and I don't know anything about this topic. A fellow board member has a surround for sale and I would like it but if I can't fix it properly, I will have to go new. And you know what that means. $$$$. Any info is helpful and soon please. I would like to give an answer ASAP. He deserves it. Thanks. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

07-20-2003, 09:52 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	You can fix the grill surround but it will require time and (sp) patientce you can get em to look pretty good with some time. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-20-2003, 10:47 AM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Similar to body work, just on a smaller scale with softer material. I didn't have to do much to my surrround, but I fixed a bunch of dents, etc. in the side trim off of my truck. Just take your time and be careful. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

07-20-2003, 02:37 PM	#4
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Hi Kevin; I've had pretty good luck smoothing them out by cutting the angles needed on small blocks of wood, and then working from the back side. A chunk of 1X2, a mitre saw, and a small hammer are all the tools you need. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

07-20-2003, 03:40 PM	#5
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Thanks guys. I was wondering if a plastic hammer and a leather bag would do the trick or wood blocks. I am thinking that I may take it by one of the paintless dent repair places and see what they have for tools. They can smooth dents with the paint attached. Should be able to do this. I will let you know. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

07-20-2003, 05:27 PM	#6
BILELL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Posts: 66	LEATHER BAGS ARE A GREAT HELP WHEN WORKING THIN OR SOFT METAL HOPE IT COMES OUT GREAT



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