dented gas tank

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anyone have any luck pulling a dent from a steel gas tank on a bike? how's ya get it done?
 

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pics of said dent to decide the amont of force to be used and what kind of force is needed
 

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a little wd 40 in a tire works for reseating ....
why dont ya try that and post pics of the results

funny boy ya is. i think i'll try something a little different:p
 

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pics of said dent to decide the amont of force to be used and what kind of force is needed

looks like the dent has been covered in bondo, maybe a little thick as cracks have developed. will have to take it out first. thanxs
 

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Fill it to the top with water, put the cap back on and put it in the freezer for a day. May have to repeat if its a large dent.
 

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was thinking of heating the dent up and then spraying it with some cold shot. like they do at the body shop
 
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