Aussieveedubbers · Paint and Body

How are panels straightened?

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bus356 ·

I imagine there is some kind of filler applied with a trowel... I can't imagine how the actual metal in the panels could be straightened??? Am I wrong?

Anthiron ·

hammer and dolly will do most of it

vw54 ·

Heating an shrinking the metal, If you can find a local panel shop that does more than just Remove n replace , go in and ask if you can watch some of the guys in action, its very interesting.

Most inner panel have to be pulled and stretched back into shape in order to fit the outer skin. watch this and learn

helbus ·

It all depends on the severity of the crease and the skill of the tradesman.