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Dented tank

Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 12:37 pm
by benny
Anyway of removing dents from the tank? I'm sure it will of been covered before but search doesn't show much. I have 4 down the right hand side.
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Re: Dented tank

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 9:46 pm
by rcv4
it can be done i have done much worse but it invoves cutting the bottom out so you can work it from inside.

Re: Dented tank

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 9:50 pm
by benny
So cut the bottom and weld it back on? IF the dents were pushed out would the paint likely crack and need redoing?

Re: Dented tank

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 9:54 pm
by Drunkn Munky
Im sure a dent repair specialist could remove them without cutting the tank open.

Re: Dented tank

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 9:58 pm
by benny
Know of any to recommend?

Re: Dented tank

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 10:15 pm
by rcv4
the problem is you cant use anything through the filler neck because there isnt enough room,i have seen pins spot welded on then a slide hammer used by a specialist...but you need to hammer and dolly to finish it off,either way it would need painting.

Re: Dented tank

Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 8:33 am
by Sunnyday
Definatley look into paintless dent removal before you look at cutting it open you will be supprised what can be done if you talk to the right outfit.

Re: Dented tank

Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 4:35 pm
by benny
Thanks for the help. Know any of the 'right outfits'

Re: Dented tank

Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 5:46 pm
by Sunnyday
Hi mate not in your area i am afraid ...........google paintless dent removal and ring a few up email them photos etc, i had a bad dent taken out a bonnet of a car and you could not notice they are superb, however it all hinges on if they can get inside to work the dent out.

Re: Dented tank

Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 6:42 pm
by Delboy
Might work out cheaper to get a second hand tank and have it painted?