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(Feeler) Bent Door

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by WheelInTheSky, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. Jul 21, 2015 at 2:58 PM
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    WheelInTheSky

    WheelInTheSky [OP] Ramblin' Man

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    Rolled my truck onto driver's side while offroading and the top of the door is bent far enough away from the seal that during rainstorms some water manages to sneak through. If anyone has any experience or advice on how to bend a door back into shape in a controlled non-fuck-it-up manner I'm all ears:)
     
  2. Jul 22, 2015 at 2:13 AM
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    Towel and a very strong mallet/hammer?

    That one is a tough one because it is going to be hard to bend a door frame with at home equipment I think. Just make sure to roll the window down to protect it while messing with it.

    Maybe have someone hold the door open while you pull really hard on the top lol

    Seriously, I would like to see how you do this if you try some things on your own.
     
  3. Jul 22, 2015 at 8:08 AM
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    WheelInTheSky

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    I'll let ya know how it goes!

    Hammer doesn't work too well, only makes dents. I may try some c-clamp or vice grip or wrench levering. You're spot on about the window though I feel quite lucky it didn't break! If I'd had it rolled down at the time of the incident it probably would have.
     

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