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Getting dents out of aluminum siding.
Braising is totally different and anyone can do it with the proper aluminum braising rods.
Work slowly and stop the drill before.
Hammering will leave hammer marks but if your really good at it you might be able to hammer it out and have it look decent.
Slapping spoons and other techniques are also good ways to relieve stress and not damage the metal.
How to repair a dent in an enclosed aluminum trailer step 1.
Dampen a rag in water.
Place a flat washer onto a sheet metal screw and then screw it part of the way into one of the holes you drilled.
Very large dents can be fixed by actually pulling the dent into line with the rest of the sheet metal.
Next pull on the screw with a pair of pliers.
Screw the 6 self tapping screw into the center of the dent.
Here s what to do.
Put on safety goggles.
Push a metal screw into the hole far enough so that it becomes difficult to turn.
One drills a hole through the very center of the dent and inserts the hook at the end of the suction device which typically looks like a plunger.
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Place a plunger against the dent and push down to create suction.
Grip the head of the metal screw with.
Using sandpaper take off all the paint.
Don t use just any braising rod.
Use caution if you are standing on a ladder.
Sanding sponges work.
How to fix small dents in aluminum siding drill a hole in it insert a sheet metal screw tug the washer putty the hole sand the spot prime and paint the repair.
Do not weld on aluminum unless you have had proper aluminum welding training.
Use pliers to pull the dent halfway up.
Hammer off dolly for stress relieving is the best technique to avoid stretching aluminum.
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Pull back on the plunger to straighten the dent.
Drill a small hole into the middle of the dented area of the aluminum siding.
It doesn t take a lot.
Specially designed suction devices are sold in car repair stores for this purpose.
Drill a couple of 1 8 inch holes in the part of the siding that contains the dent.
Hopefully the dent will pop out and the siding will be.
