Removing dents - help/tips wanted

Hi all,

New to the fourm and new to land rovers. I have a 1993 defender 90 with some nice big dents in the wings.

Want to give panel beating a go and if it all goes horribly wrong ill just buy new wings.

Anyway brought a set of beating hammers and dollies and just after some tips before I go and make a mess of the landy!!

I'm aware I have to anneal the panel by using the blow torch and soap method but what I'm not clear of (and might sound a bit stupid) do I have to work whilst the metal is hot by keep reheating or do I only heat it the once?

Thanks in advance for any help given

I'll upload some pics shortly

Dave

You dont need to work it hot but you may need to re-anneal areas if they need a lot of work

blue beasty said:

You dont need to work it hot but you may need to re-anneal areas if they need a lot of work

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Ok thanks, that clears that bit up

Alumininiminimum work hardens as you tin bash it into shape.