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Jake14 06-07-2018 03:39 PM

best way to fix this dumb mistake?
 
While working on the flap positioner, running the flaps up, the plug on an extension cord wedged between the flap and upper skin resulting in these dents. Don't really have a way to get inside the flap to push it out, so was wondering if anyone had some repair suggestions?


Mike S 06-07-2018 03:41 PM

Not visable with the flaps up-----------??
 
Dont park with the flaps down.

xavierm 06-07-2018 03:41 PM

Give one of those paintless dent repair tools a try.

flysrv10 06-07-2018 04:12 PM

Bondo surface filler.

CDN 06-07-2018 06:20 PM

Another recommendation for Paintless dent remover
 
Amazon search for PDR paintless dent repair tool. I used one on my truck hood and I also pulled some dents out of an insulated steel garage door with one.

RV8Squaz 06-07-2018 08:02 PM

Better yet, call an experienced paintless dent repair guy. These guys are experts and can get the ding out in few minutes and will look like new.

Jake14 06-07-2018 11:45 PM

thanks for all the advice...PDR it is:)

F1R 06-08-2018 04:28 AM

While you have it apart, you might want to have a close up look with a magnifier at the flap control arm / torque tube weld joints. I mean a really close up look.

Also the same close up look where the actuator arm joins the torque tube.

maniago 06-08-2018 05:44 AM

PDR on curves....hmmm maybe. Maybe not. Give it a try.

I've got a few dings that rub me raw, but in the end, somethings are better left alone and just suck it up.

Wont affect anything but your pride, and sometimes the less of that the better.

videobobk 06-08-2018 06:10 AM

Used PDR on the leading edge of a 12 back a few years ago. Mower hit it while in the wing rack. Worked great - couldn't tell it after painting, and almost no filler. Will admit this guy was a "storm chaser" for the airlines, following hail storms. Did nothing but aircraft, and he was out of Louisville. No contact info or I would pass it on. Very reasonable.

Bob


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