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ok guys the 46 1/2 ton im looking at has several lil denst on the cab roof like hail dents, i know this old metal is like a tank, whats the best way to hammer these out?

using a body hammer and heavy metal dolly? going slow others said use a little heat like from a propane torch to heat the area up alittle thoughts? id like to do as much of the body work as i can do to save money will not be a "show" truck but a daily driver

I've heard to use dry ice, but I have never had the dimples to try it on. I am guessing that it would shrink the metal exposed to it,
making the dent pop out on it's own. I am sure you will get better ideas than this one, but it's a thought.

I always used a torch, body file & a fine touch. It takes a lot of practice to do & not screw things up. I'd recommend taking it to a pro. I've heard of people using dry ice but I never tried it or watch someone do it with dry ice.

Ill check with my body man, after he stripped my roof he commented that there were 20+ hail dings under the bondo he had to repair.
Ill see how he popped em out .

Since you live in Texas this will likely be easy! Wait another few weeks for it to warm up to 90+ and take some ice out of the freezer, hold the ice in you hand above the dent and let it drip onto the dent a few times and it should 'POP' out! If it does not work completely allow the metal to heat up again (maybe retry when the temp is actually warm such as 100+) and use dry ice (actually place a small, dime or less sized, piece on the center of each dent). Always be careful handling dry ice as you can easily get frost bite! Wear gloves! Have done this many times and MOST of the time it works well.
Good Luck,
Gator
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