Re: Disc Compatibility?

On 3/12/2025 11:58 AM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

On Fri, 7 Mar 2025 10:16:04 -0600, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
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Can't push a top tube dent from the inside for starts.
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And reforming a dented panel always necessarily changes the
area of the panel. Often minimally, but after crystal slip
the piece is larger, inherently.  See micrographs and
diagrams linked yesterday for further explanation of that.
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Beyond the well known principles of metallurgy, this is also
a well known practical impediment to reforming metals in
practice:
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https://carsprays.com/small-repairs-dents-scratches/reshaping-damaged-panels/

 Problem with the above URL.  Near the top of the page, above the red
car wreck photo, is a large box containing various advertisements.  I
accidentally clicked on one that just said "click here to continue".
What I got was a simulated control panel, keyboard problems, flashing
lights, beeping sounds, and a lady announcing that I have violated
some contrived rule and that I should call some phone number to unlock
my computer.  Swell.  If you run into the same problem, turn off the
computer, wait about 10 seconds, turn it back on, and you should
regain control.
 Also, thanks for the URL.  I have some dings in my car from trees and
branches falling.  The dings are not too serious.  I plan to deal with
it when the weather improves.  Of course, I also said that last year.
<https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/auto-body-trim/auto-body/body-and-fender-set-7-piece-63259.html>
 

heh heh heh.
Yes we all learn not to click on those.
I suggest you start with the smallest of the easily-accessible-on-both-sides dents.  Those can often be reformed without paint loss, a real bonus. And you'll feel great after a victory!
Removing dents is a straightforward process but on autos dents seem to gravitate to places human hands can't reach.
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Andrew Muzi
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