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Old 07-17-12, 08:26 PM
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Frame dent removel?

Are there ways to pull small dents from steel frame top tubes?
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Depends on how small/local the dents are. If there's an up swelling on surrounding surface then squeezing/rolling out has possibilties. With only indenting surfacings then filling is the most likely option. Andy
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Ok thanks.
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The squeezing/rolling process is usually a little rough on the paint...
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
The squeezing/rolling process is usually a little rough on the paint...
I have had good luck using rolling blocks but the result will always leave some imperfections that have to be filled with brazing material or bondo. Yep, does a number on the paint too.

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