Originally Posted by
edsaylor
Jon: What is the name of the white rouge you mentioned above and where do you get it? Thanks Ed
Jon nailed the remedy real well. Remember no steel wool or wire brushing the stainless. White buffing rough can be had in small quantity at Harbor Freight. An English wheel is used primarily to stretch metal, Not a good choice if you want the part flat when finished. To make your repair a press brake or even a bearing press can be used for small dents. Use a base flat platten and a flat upper die to push with. A hammer and flat backup dolly as Jon suggested works well also. Don't get too agressive with the sander. You don't want to overheat the metal and turn it blue. If it does discolor from heat, let cool and further sandeing or buffing will remove the color. If anyone is interested in doing this, git a hold of some old stainless parts and have fun practicing. Most trim strips on the 1950 and older cars was stainless steel. Most Industrial Sheet Metal shops have scrap bins of SS or discarded SS equipment. If asked they will usually give you some. It has scrap value so don't overdue what you take. They also have the ability to do the work for you if you feel it's too large and or requires welding.
Harry
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