Metal Shrinking Pics and Stuff

[Curt Campbell]

Here is another shrinking pic. This 2005 vehicle was hit in the headlight and the front of the fender was completely turned under and bent badly....badly stretched. After straightening the fender and using a very small torch tip I shrunk it and formed the fender to fit the headlight. Usually I would have pitched the fender and gotten a new one but did this one for the hell of it. I have a little more to do toward the top. Total time less than an hour so far.

Heat shrinking works....even on this very thin sheet metal from Korea.

 

[RockHillWill]

Curt, thanks for posting. I like shrinking wherever possible and look forward to your thoughts.

 

[Garage Dog]

Thanks to all, veryinteresting

 

[Mike V. Florida]

Do you just heat and cool or do you tap the spot any?

 

[PetesPonies]

I use a shrinking tip on my stud welder as well. I would suggest it for people doing this for the first time. Its easy to use and has good results.

 

[Curt Campbell]

I heat....usually tap a little.....then cool.