How easy is it to hammer aluminum?

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Oct 27, 2010 | 08:40 AM

Skv012a

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How easy is it to hammer aluminum?

Gave a rail on a twistie a little love tap last night, so figured I'd try to fix it up myself sometime.

Oct 27, 2010 | 09:08 AM

kori

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good luck! any paint damage?

Oct 27, 2010 | 09:13 AM

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ur rear quarter panel isn't aluminum, its steel. Make sure you buy a good heat gun before trying any of this. Nissan paint isn't known to be the most forgiving when being hammered.

Oct 27, 2010 | 09:15 AM

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Just get some vinyls and keep going.

Oct 27, 2010 | 11:43 AM

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+1 to what anh said

Oct 27, 2010 | 01:03 PM

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Hmm. Honestly might just put that touch-up paint kit to use and call it a day next time it doesnt rain for a few days; and kori, thats why I put tape there this morning lol.

Oct 27, 2010 | 03:43 PM

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^thats what I figured.

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Oct 27, 2010 | 04:28 PM

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No bueno

Oct 27, 2010 | 06:18 PM

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try a pdr place if the paint is still intact

Oct 28, 2010 | 08:50 AM

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Paint was scraped off in those areas and I frankly don't feel like forking any major cashes just for a good/pro touch-up work. Might as well be that DIY time to play with sandpaper, masking, and good sprays.