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2. 02:54 PM - Re: dent removal question (George Race)
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| Subject: | dent removal question |
Hi Builders,
I'm actually building a 750, but that list isn't as active as this one is. My problem
is I let a 2x4 drop on my nose skin sheet which put a nice indention in
it. The sheet is not installed, so I can work both sides.
I've been told a metal spoon wrapped in tape is used to smooth out the sheets,
and I've done that before on some minor dings. I may not be able to get all of
this one out, but any advice on techniques will be appreciated!
Jimmy Young
building a 750
Houston TX
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Jimmy Young
Missouri City, TX
Kolb FS II/HKS 700
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| Subject: | dent removal question |
Hi Jimmy:
After you get as much as you can with the "spoon" technique try heating the
area up around the dent, including the dent, and then using dry ice, rubbing
it across the dent, will sometimes shrink the metal enough to remove the
"Soft" dents. Those are dents without sharp protruding edges.
I hate it what some dumb that that happens. I think we have all been there
at one time or another.
George
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy
Young
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:38 AM
Subject: Zenith701801-List: dent removal question
Hi Builders,
I'm actually building a 750, but that list isn't as active as this one is.
My problem is I let a 2x4 drop on my nose skin sheet which put a nice
indention in it. The sheet is not installed, so I can work both sides.
I've been told a metal spoon wrapped in tape is used to smooth out the
sheets, and I've done that before on some minor dings. I may not be able to
get all of this one out, but any advice on techniques will be appreciated!
Jimmy Young
building a 750
Houston TX
--------
Jimmy Young
Missouri City, TX
Kolb FS II/HKS 700
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=290452#290452
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| Subject: | Re: dent removal question |
George,
What temp would you recommend and are there any issues with the factory
tempering of the AL?
Thanks for any info.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN.
801
George Race wrote:
>
> Hi Jimmy:
>
> After you get as much as you can with the "spoon" technique try heating the
> area up around the dent, including the dent, and then using dry ice, rubbing
> it across the dent, will sometimes shrink the metal enough to remove the
> "Soft" dents. Those are dents without sharp protruding edges.
>
> I hate it what some dumb that that happens. I think we have all been there
> at one time or another.
> George
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy
> Young
> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:38 AM
> To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Zenith701801-List: dent removal question
>
>
> Hi Builders,
> I'm actually building a 750, but that list isn't as active as this one is.
> My problem is I let a 2x4 drop on my nose skin sheet which put a nice
> indention in it. The sheet is not installed, so I can work both sides.
> I've been told a metal spoon wrapped in tape is used to smooth out the
> sheets, and I've done that before on some minor dings. I may not be able to
> get all of this one out, but any advice on techniques will be appreciated!
>
> Jimmy Young
> building a 750
> Houston TX
>
> --------
> Jimmy Young
> Missouri City, TX
> Kolb FS II/HKS 700
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=290452#290452
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: dent removal question |
I hit a small bird with the slats off my wing and dented in a leading edge.
Anyone have any ideas? I might try the heating/dry ice cooling thing. It
wouldn't do any harm I guess. I always wonder if heavier aluminum on the
leading edge might help to prevent some of those dings. After all, we are
not flying at mach speeds. Still, more weight.....
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Race" <mykitairplane@mrrace.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 1:56 PM
Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: dent removal question
> <mykitairplane@mrrace.com>
>
> Hi Jimmy:
>
> After you get as much as you can with the "spoon" technique try heating
> the
> area up around the dent, including the dent, and then using dry ice,
> rubbing
> it across the dent, will sometimes shrink the metal enough to remove the
> "Soft" dents. Those are dents without sharp protruding edges.
>
> I hate it what some dumb that that happens. I think we have all been
> there
> at one time or another.
> George
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy
> Young
> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:38 AM
> To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Zenith701801-List: dent removal question
>
> <jdy100@comcast.net>
>
> Hi Builders,
> I'm actually building a 750, but that list isn't as active as this one is.
> My problem is I let a 2x4 drop on my nose skin sheet which put a nice
> indention in it. The sheet is not installed, so I can work both sides.
> I've been told a metal spoon wrapped in tape is used to smooth out the
> sheets, and I've done that before on some minor dings. I may not be able
> to
> get all of this one out, but any advice on techniques will be appreciated!
>
> Jimmy Young
> building a 750
> Houston TX
>
> --------
> Jimmy Young
> Missouri City, TX
> Kolb FS II/HKS 700
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=290452#290452
>
>
>
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