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Originally Posted by Racer_X
... I have the basic shape back but am wondering the best way to work the dimples out and smooth the panels overall? a novice panel beater but willing and wanting to learn.
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It has a lot to do with what alloy it is. Most the new car aluminum is tempered stuff that is nearly impossible to shape. Most all coach built cars are 3003 H14 with some 1100 on older European stuff. Some older race cars have some 5052 in like .040 or even .035 but that is minimal shape. 5052 is pretty hateful stuff to shape (stretch or shrink) 2024, 6061 and the more exotic stuff is just impossible without magic $$$ tools.
If it's 3003, I'd say basic hammer and dolly work, and ewheel, and a shrinking disk.
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