The Ford Barn

rockfla · 01-13-2025, 01:41 PM

Just about got it licked. This 33/34 spare tire trim ring was mashed pretty good at the bottom w/coupling as well as several good dings. As you can see (a few before and after pic's), I still have a few spots left from where something very pointy made the dents as those very first sharp point impacts are always the hardest to get out. I will post the finished/polished end result IF anyone is SO interested once I get it completely smooth and sanded.

Zeke3 · 01-13-2025, 02:42 PM

Looking good Rockfla!

rockfla · 01-13-2025, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeke3

Looking good Rockfla!

Thank's so much Zeke3, I think its turned more into therapy/challenge for me than the amount of time it takes to get them really straight and smooth.....the REAL challenge will be when it comes time to buff it!!!

Drbrown · 01-14-2025, 10:09 AM

I use Jeweler's Rouge for buffing.

Zeke3 · 01-14-2025, 02:06 PM

You are welcome. I can sure understand the therapy part of those repairs.

danliveshere · 01-14-2025, 03:13 PM

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Robert I made a buck in some hardwood that mimics the 35-36 ss ring to assist in getting dents out. But it certainly takes a lot of patience and skill to work these smooth again. Pity I don’t have enough patience or skill!!

rockfla · 01-14-2025, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by danliveshere

Robert I made a buck in some hardwood that mimics the 35-36 ss ring to assist in getting dents out. But it certainly takes a lot of patience and skill to work these smooth again. Pity I don’t have enough patience or skill!!

Danny, I think I have more "implements" that I use from wooden dowels,to nails, to a railroad spike (I use both ends) to nylon blocks, files, punches...anything I can find and OR to modify to fit where I need it to fit!!!!! Like I say, Its quite the challenge....to get it perfect is where the "patience" comes in...Some days way more than others....those days I can spend hours working it!!! Some days, an hour or less and I am done

Joe B. · 01-15-2025, 09:34 AM

Nice!

Lawson Cox · 01-16-2025, 02:44 PM

How did you fill the thru and through holes? Stainless weld?

Lawson Cox · 01-16-2025, 02:46 PM

How did you fill the holes? Stainless weld?

rockfla · 01-16-2025, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

How did you fill the holes? Stainless weld?

Lawson
Fortunately, there were NO holes that i had to fill....just dents and dings to remove.....BUT....IF something has holes, and is thick enough, I can TIG weld it.....OR I just found out about having thinner, smaller SS stuff Laser welded.

Hope all is well with you Lawson and great to hear from you!!!!

01-13-2025, 02:42 PM	#2
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,591	Re: Stainless spare tire trim repair Looking good Rockfla!

01-14-2025, 10:09 AM	#4
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,355	Re: Stainless spare tire trim repair I use Jeweler's Rouge for buffing.

01-14-2025, 02:06 PM	#5
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,591	Re: Stainless spare tire trim repair You are welcome. I can sure understand the therapy part of those repairs.

01-14-2025, 03:13 PM	#6
danliveshere Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cairns , Australia Posts: 835	Re: Stainless spare tire trim repair Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Robert I made a buck in some hardwood that mimics the 35-36 ss ring to assist in getting dents out. But it certainly takes a lot of patience and skill to work these smooth again. Pity I don’t have enough patience or skill!!

01-15-2025, 09:34 AM	#8
Joe B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Westmont, Il. Posts: 146	Re: Stainless spare tire trim repair Nice! __________________ thread killer

01-16-2025, 02:44 PM	#9
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,082	Re: Stainless spare tire trim repair How did you fill the thru and through holes? Stainless weld? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

01-16-2025, 02:46 PM	#10
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,082	Re: Stainless spare tire trim repair How did you fill the holes? Stainless weld? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".