Terry Plumridge 1 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I seem to remember reading that dings in Elapor can be restored to original shape using hot water, but how hot, boiling ? Cheers, Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Yes, boiling (in my experience) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Boiling, it's tough old stuff Elapor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Prick the area with a thickish pin, squeeze a wet cloth on the dented area - the idea is to get the water into the pin holes. Now go over the area with a hot covering iron or household smoothing iron. The iron should be hot enough to turn the water to steam. The hot steam & pressure created will cause the crushed Elapor to expand from within. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zflyer Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Glue syringe for your water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 I use a steam cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 On a couple of Parkzone EPO repairs I've used the microwaveable wheat bags to deliver heat to the crushed foam and restore it to something like the original configuration. The side effect of any form of heat treatment is that you might well get that alligator skin texture as the beads of foam expend. I rather like Pat's suggestion of using a covering iron to expand water in the foam to steam - will have to try that next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightflyer Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Boiling is in my experience the best and to keep its application local I use an old flannel or dishcloth that i soak and place on the affected area. One of my local club members had a crash recently and one wing panel had several dings. One very major one too, and I was able to remove all of them this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I've used boiling water and steam, used in conjunction with a dessert spoon to 'bone-down' the crocodile handbag effect. The alternatives mentioned sound excellent as well - but I'm happy to wait on giving them a try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 I forgot to mention in my previous pot to add a drop of washing up liquid to the water. This reduces the surface tension & allows the water to soak in deeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Plumridge 1 Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 Thanks for the helpful replies ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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