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Originally Posted by MikeVW
What did you use to shrink the metal? I am looking to get wider fenders and I like the way yours turned out and it is different and cheaper than fiberglass.
Mike
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Hey Mike,
The technique I used to shrink the metal was to take a torch and heat the metal where I felt it needed to be shrunk. Then (while the metal is still very hot) use a garden hose to cool the metal rapidly. This will shrink it quite a bit. I've used the same technique to remove dents in larger panels.
Lets say you have a long, relatively narrow piece of metal and you need it to bend slightly, but the tensile strength of the metal prevents it. It you heat it on the inside of where you imagine the bend to be and then cool it rapidly it will bend. This can be tedious and time consuming. Be careful because it can cause a bit of warping. I would suggest running a few test panels just to get the feel of it. But whatever warpage you get can be addressed later with a hammer and dolly.
Thanks