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MO8N4ME 12-30-2012 11:08:48 72.172.196.40 Report to Moderator

The "Hammer and Dolly" are good and necessary tools to complement any sheet metal repair. There is a certain expertise required before you just start pounding with a hammer. Pounding without the dolly in the correct spot or pounding too hard can easily stretch the metal in the opposite direction. Once that stretch is there, it will require shrinking, which is another hole process in its self. Not to "over think the matter". I wanted to see how bad the hood is damaged and the proper way to proceed to repair it. Repairing sheet metal properly, (he wanted to minimize body filler) isn't as easy...as say...boiling water, safety aside, requires little to no thinking at all. johndeeregreg: Can you post any pictures, we might be able to help. I don't think you would need the $115 striking die, but if you have money to burn it may help you keep the correct profile of the hood. [Reply]   [No Email]