Bought a hood online and paid the shipper extra to put it on a pallet (he didn't). I recieved a hood that was shipped on the tips / end of the hood. Needless to say - damaged. Any advice on maniplulating the metal back to where it should be? Thank you.
Anyone ever repair crushed hood ends?
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Bought a hood online and paid the shipper extra to put it on a pallet (he didn't). I recieved a hood that was shipped on the tips / end of the hood. Needless to say - damaged. Any advice on maniplulating the metal back to where it should be? Thank you.
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The left side is easy, rework what's there. Just use standard metal working practices. The right side appears to have sustained greater damage. The double layer inhibits dolly placement for proper manipulation. But you can attempt it if you are confident with your abilities. If you have a donor hood cut out the right corner and replace it. Just drill out the spotwelds and R&I. Practice proper welding to minimize warpage. I just performed this procedure recently, piece of cake. Additionally, people have a compulsion to stand hoods on those corners. Perhaps they feel it looks better displayed that way. They stand just fine on their sides. I've repaired a few due to the corners being damaged. And seen flawless hoods rot there because they were left outside on the ends. Apparently you have no recourse with the shipper?
Thanks Scott.
I do have a donor hood that I picked up cheap on craigslist. It's in bad shape but the ends of the hood are great and may serve as donor material if need be. Not looking forward to making these repairs as I've been learning as I go (Thanks Team C).
Also, the seller shipped UPS who denied his claim because he packaged it improperly. We settled with me keeping the hood and he refunding some money. Not ideal but it's what I have.
I do have a donor hood that I picked up cheap on craigslist. It's in bad shape but the ends of the hood are great and may serve as donor material if need be. Not looking forward to making these repairs as I've been learning as I go (Thanks Team C).
Also, the seller shipped UPS who denied his claim because he packaged it improperly. We settled with me keeping the hood and he refunding some money. Not ideal but it's what I have.
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Basic principles can be tossed on the screen but ultimately it's your mind and digits performing the task. Experential knowledge is only achieved through action. Bodywork is 99% self taught. Examine how the hood fits the cowl vent panel and fender, and how far the impact's force on the right corner extends. I cannot see it entirely in the picture. You can do it, patience and restraint are key elements. Go to Refinish Network too.
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