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[Closed] Dent removal - aluminium frame

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Just a thought, any way of removing a dent in an all'y frame? Not a big deal but it's on the top tube and is a little annoying visually!

Any suggestions?


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 10:35 am
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If it isn't structural then fill it and spray it if you really care, or put a sticker over it. I wouldn't try and reshape the metal. The frame really needs annealing if you want to do that.


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 10:38 am
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Just leave it.

Aluminium work hardens so popping it back would just make it weaker.

Put a sticker on it or just be proud you're gnar enough to rock scars


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 10:39 am
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Strip it back to a bare frame. Buy a new frame and fit the parts to that. Sell the old frame as "immaculate condition". (You should be doing this every three months anyway, regardless of the condition of the frame.)


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 10:47 am
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Yes, leave it alone. I have a top tube dent on my hardtail, which acts as a reminder to wear my knee pads because it REALLY hurt when my knee made that dent!


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 10:55 am
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lol, thought that might be the case. It's on an old Genesis road bike. It's been shoved in the corner of the garage for the past 12 months. Likely it won't see the road again for a good while anyway but thought I'd give it some attention even if it's just for turbo duties


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 11:04 am

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