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**'70_402** · 02-11-2011, 06:51 PM

I've got a '70 outer grille that i'm going to test out and try some things on.. what is the best way and what tools do i need to get the dents and dings out of the grille?

68gmsee · 02-11-2011, 08:15 PM

bump for you.

You may have to be patient since it doesn't have the amount of visitors that this one does but if you ask in the "paint and body" forum they'll for sure know what to tell you. There's some very knowledgeable guys over there.

**special-K** · 02-11-2011, 09:04 PM

I've never known a body shop to repair trim. It falls under trim restoration/metal refinishing which involves delicate treatment with a process using a whole assortment of metal working tools such as picks,hammers,spoons,sand pouches,files,wire wheels,abrasives,and polishes. I suggest a book on the subject so you can refer to it as you go through the process. I don't think it's something you can learn in a thread

R.L. · 02-11-2011, 09:24 PM

I straightened mine out the best I could first by hand then with hammers, sanded it bondoed it primered it with a rattle can and painted it crome several times then wet sanded it and buffed it out. The crome paint doesnt look like real crome but it passes for polished aluminum or at least good enough until I can justify the outlay for a new reproduction.

chas350 · 02-19-2011, 12:14 PM

I have one of these and have not used it yet, but it looks like it would be perfect for grill repair.
Do a search, I have seen threads where guys have done real decent work repairing them!
do you have another grill you can practice on?

good luck

02-11-2011, 06:51 PM	#1
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	I'm no body man, but how do i get dings out of my grille? I've got a '70 outer grille that i'm going to test out and try some things on.. what is the best way and what tools do i need to get the dents and dings out of the grille? __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

02-11-2011, 08:15 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: I'm no body man, but how do i get dings out of my grille? bump for you. You may have to be patient since it doesn't have the amount of visitors that this one does but if you ask in the "paint and body" forum they'll for sure know what to tell you. There's some very knowledgeable guys over there. Last edited by 68gmsee; 02-11-2011 at 08:17 PM.

02-11-2011, 09:04 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: I'm no body man, but how do i get dings out of my grille? I've never known a body shop to repair trim. It falls under trim restoration/metal refinishing which involves delicate treatment with a process using a whole assortment of metal working tools such as picks,hammers,spoons,sand pouches,files,wire wheels,abrasives,and polishes. I suggest a book on the subject so you can refer to it as you go through the process. I don't think it's something you can learn in a thread __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-11-2011, 09:24 PM	#4
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: I'm no body man, but how do i get dings out of my grille? I straightened mine out the best I could first by hand then with hammers, sanded it bondoed it primered it with a rattle can and painted it crome several times then wet sanded it and buffed it out. The crome paint doesnt look like real crome but it passes for polished aluminum or at least good enough until I can justify the outlay for a new reproduction.

02-19-2011, 12:14 PM	#5
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: I'm no body man, but how do i get dings out of my grille? I have one of these and have not used it yet, but it looks like it would be perfect for grill repair. Do a search, I have seen threads where guys have done real decent work repairing them! do you have another grill you can practice on? good luck __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van



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