[ROVERNET - UK] Bonnet repair

[Paul Smith]

1. Set oxy torch to very carburising.
2.  Coat Al surface with soot.
3.  Set flame to neutral, and heat surface until soot just goes.
4.  Now belt it (gently!) with a shrinking hammer and it will shrink.

PVS

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Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Bonnet repair


> That would be fantastic!
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> Paul Smith wrote:
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> >You can shrink aluminium.
> >However most panelbeaters don't know how...
> >I can put the technique up if desired.
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