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Old 08-15-2014, 10:14 AM
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If its a small dent, do it your self. It really is not difficult. Really. It is not difficult.

Go to Harbor Freight and buy your self a cheap (set?) of body hammers and a dolly. What you need are tools that have a crown that is fairly close to the crown (curvature) of the metal you'll be working.

You'll want to work "off" dolly to avoid streatching the aluminum. Look it up on YouTube to get an idea. Aluminum is fairly soft, and it won't take much. Once the dent is fixed, you can touch up the (I assume brushed?) finish as usual.

Yes, I did this on my Kirkham, and you could never tell where the work was done. I've done only a bit of body work in the past, so I certainly am not an expert, but wouldn't hesitate to do this...and nor should you.

BTW, the Kirkhams pounded out a BIG dent on my car during the 2007 WSCB as I watched. So... I can say that I've seen them do it, and it really is just basic metal-working.

If you'd like me to talk you through the whole process, I'd be happy to. Just shoot me a PM.
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