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    Default Smashed indicator well.

    How do I make this flat again.

    I've had a few mates tell me to tie it to a tree and reverse the car to pull it out. Other have told me to just bash at it with a rubber mallet.

    But I've afraid of tearing the whole assembly off completely and I don't quite know where to hit it with the mallet.

    I'm not too concerned about that quarter panel, it's getting replaced.







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    take it to a panel beaters, simple.
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    well you might want to see a panel beater, if you arent trollolololololing.


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    I don't really have the cash for a pannel beater to beat it out...

    And I'm not a troll.

    Should I jsut keep bashing at it untill it's somewhat flat?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pie-VK View Post
    I don't really have the cash for a pannel beater to beat it out...

    And I'm not a troll.

    Should I jsut keep bashing at it untill it's somewhat flat?
    WHat have you got to lose? Don't hold me accountable if anything breaks though

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    if it was me and i was going to do this id clamp it to a tree and reverse only till there is decent pressure.

    then id use a rubber mallet/ hammer and dolly and tap the high spots down, it would be a rough as #### job but i guess it would do as a temporary fix.

    also not taking any responsibilty if something bad happens
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    I kinda need it to pass a roadworthy...

    but inspectors aren't gonna take out the headlight right?

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    sledgehammer and a block of wood has worked for me before.just dont go too stupid with the sledgy think about what your trying to achieve before each hit.

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    they wont take out the head light but if they see there is creases and shit they might not pass it off.
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    They won't tale the headlight out. But if the lights or indicators don't line up properly this will probably get their attention. Then they will start checking.

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    Jesus, write it off i say....

    Probably the easiest way would be to take it to a panel shop and get it done properly, even then, they would probably un stich the whole front end off it and re weld new stuff on. that looks messy.

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