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Old 12-06-2018, 11:41 AM
Smash bang Smash bang is offline
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Default Streighten my Airstream bumper.

I have an Airstream 345 motorhome that got bumped in the rear.
The bumper got pushed in about 3 inches and I want push it back
to it's original shape. They are extruded aluminum about .2 inches
thick. They are in the shape of a channel. I have a 55 ton arbor
press available.

I have been thinking about the best way to do this. I think that
I will make some wooden blocks that conform to the original
shape and use them with the press.

I have seen some amazing results in straightening alloy wheels
but they heat them. Should I heat the bumper? What temperature?

I tried to upload some pictures but could not. Probably because
I am a new user here.

Thanks.
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