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DocHarley
09-23-2015, 07:55 AM
My hood has a big dent in the middle of the hood, looks like something hit the crease (see pic). Don't want to use any filler on the hood because of engine heat etc..

I made a tool with a rod that fits perfectly in the crease of the hood on the bottom side. If I push real hard the dent is gone but returns soon as I remove pressure. I was thinking, place the tool in the crease in the center of the dent and give it a good smack with a hammer? Is that a good technique or is there a better way. Please advise and Thanks in advance.


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Rick_L
09-23-2015, 11:38 AM
Yes that should work. I fixed mine that way, using a 2x4 with the end of it shaped like the inside of the crease.

Give some though as to how to support the hood while you do this. On mine I placed the hood on 2 stands that had pipe insulation on the top of the stands. Judgment call on how far apart the stands need to be. I guessed appropriately. Just guessin' to remember but I think 12-18" apart.

DocHarley
09-23-2015, 12:56 PM
Rick, can I do it with the hood installed on the car/hinges or should I take it off and use stands?

Rick_L
09-23-2015, 01:08 PM
I don't know, maybe.

DocHarley
09-30-2015, 04:25 PM
Rick, The fix work with the hood installed on the hinges and the tool I made. I had to use a lot of force using a sledge hammer to remove the dent but it worked perfectly!

I'm getting pretty darn good at this metal repair work. LOL

Rick_L
09-30-2015, 06:00 PM
That's great Doc, I love a success story!