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  1. 23rd May 2012, 06:12 AM #1
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    The fine art of bumper straightening

    Does anyone have advice on repairing a very old and bent bumper? I tried to 'massage' the bumper on my 2a without too much joy, but want a much better outcome on the s1. Can heat be applied to make the metal more workable before taking to an anvil?? How much heat and with what?
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  2. 24th May 2012, 07:00 AM #2
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    I found it easier to make a new one - trying to straighten a badly bent; heavy-gauge steel section, is fraught with difficulties. Heating it will probably only add to the problem by distorting it.

    If you want a copy of an article I wrote on how to make one; send me a PM,

    Cheers Charlie
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  3. 24th May 2012, 07:54 AM #3
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    as above, much easier to buy or make a new one.
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    Ideally an english wheel or better a planishing hammer.
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  5. 26th May 2012, 10:59 PM #5
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    Press

    Just use a standard 10 or 20 tone press, overlap your press plates and this sort of damage normally comes out pretty good.
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