Tank dings

[A100man]

Hi all

Anyone tried those dent pullers that use hot-glue and mushroom-shaped tabs to pull out tanks dings. Seem to have acquired a mysterious dent
on the current project. Alternatively I thought about making a bent rod to push it out..

Cheers
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Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[kgm]

They work with shallow dents but if it's creased the glue isn't normally strong enough, looking at welding and probably filling after for those, or bent road as you suggested. A rod can be awkward with the shoulders on many tanks.

If it's just a shallow dent (like hail dents you might get abroad) then you could try heating it with a hot air gun and spraying it with a compressed air can held upside down to cool it quickly. I had success with that method once. Obviously drain it properly beforehand...

[RhynoCZ]

I have used what you describe, OP. But only on cars = big sheet of metal. It does work, but can't do miracles. If your dent is too deep with sharp angle indent, then it won't work.

For instance, this is the ideal dent for this method (nice, rounded dent, no sharp breaks): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PKkFTu_ZVI

NOTE: Degreese the place and leave the glue to actually stick to the tank (read the manual, I think you're supposed to leave it for 2-5 minutes, before you start pulling it). Any residual glue on the tank can be removed with a heat gun afterwards. OR, if you buy the kit, there is a sharp tool to remove the glue of the surface.

Word of wisdom, DO NOT be too eager. Go slow and check you're not pulling it out too much.

EDIT: Post a picture of your dent and I'm gonna tell you right away if it's doable with such method or not.
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[A100man]

Thanks - I'll take a pic. It's small, not creased or broken the paint but might be a bit 'sharper' than the one in the clip. I have a feeling the 'bent rod' trick would work best if I can get access..#

Cheers
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600