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[tambikerboy]

Hi guy's open to suggestions what's the best way to tackle these dents cheers

[Oyster 49]

You could take the end off, but it is quite a difficult thing to do. As an alternative I would clean the dent area with wet and dry and fill the dents with solder. Then a thin scim of filler and sand down to achieve the final shape. You cold also use epoxy resin to fill the gaps before a final skim of filler.

I would probably take the end off!

[Adrian Dale]

As that dent is round with no sharp edges it should be possible to panel beat it out through the filler cap.

Set the tank, with the dent down, settled into a sand bag and secure it, then, with patience, gently tap around the dent from the inside with a rounded wooden rod. Work slowly and regularly inspect the progress. Work from the outside of the dent towards the centre. this is important don't start in the centre.

AJ

[tambikerboy]

Cheers guy's will give it the epoxy resin tonight and see how it looks in morning can always chip it back.of the fuel cap end sounds like a plan Adrian thanks

[Adrian Dale]

Don't use epoxy resin, get some West System 410 filler, any good Ship chandler will stock it, it is designed and of the right consistency to fill and easily sand back, after filling and sanding then apply the epoxy. Make sure you thoroughly degrease (acetone is good) and key the surface with an 80 grit paper before applying the filler.

AJ

[Horsley-Anarak]

You could take the end off, but it is quite a difficult thing to do.
I would probably take the end off!

take the ends off.

H A

[Oyster 49]

Yes probably the best way to repair tanks ends correctly. H-A has a good video showing how to do it on YouTube. Loads of heat from a large torch required. I have a large propane torch which works well. The important thing is to avoid the temptation to try and prise of the end. Wait for the heat to do the work without damaging the end cap.

However filling can be OK, particularly for smaller dents.