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Cold shrinking

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Cold shrinking is a process in motor vehicle bodyworks.[1] Compared to hot shrinking, cold shrinking is a longer but nevertheless more preferred method most common especially with larger stretching areas. Cold shrinking is mostly done by use of a dolly hammer.[2] The resulting rough surface is filled using a body filler or a body solder for a smoother finish.[3]

Cold shrinking is a method of panel beating where heating is not done to the stretched panel. This method is mostly suitable for integral cars with integral body panels such as hatchbacks.[2][4]

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  1. ^ Brownell, Tom. How to Restore Your Ford Pick-Up. MotorBooks International. p. 131. ISBN 9781610590297. Retrieved 2024-05-28 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ a b Stack, Maurice (2006). "TRADE OF VEHICLE BODY REPAIR" (PDF). ecollege.ie. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  3. ^ "Cold Shrinking. - OD16530050". armyordnance.tpub.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  4. ^ "Home". laird-assessors.com.