Sledge Hammer Test
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From: South Jersey
All I can say is that we are all fully trained, certified and have the right tools to repair the aluminum F-150's at my work place. Repairing aluminum isn't too much different than repairing steel as long as the aluminum is messaged patiently and with the right amount of heat when dent straightening is applied. No tools used for steel can be used on aluminum, as cross contamination can cause corrosion. Tools and tool boxes need to be separate for steel and aluminum use, and our aluminum repair tools are stainless steel. It took our shop almost 2 years of training and purchasing the right equipment to get our Ford certification, as well as I-Car training so bring on the F-150's.
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I don't even see why this would be a topic of discussion. Your cost will be your insurance deductible, whether your truck is steel, aluminum, fiberglass, carbon fiber or triangulated unobtanium.
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From: Calgary Canada
you already posted this in the appropriate thread. This is a thread about aluminum durability and repair.
It sounds like you are disappointied, but try to stay on topic at least.
It sounds like you are disappointied, but try to stay on topic at least.
Last edited by seventyseven250; Feb 9, 2015 at 10:40 AM. Reason: spelling
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Apparently GM thinks we can't read. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...bdy-yqoG1Cat4Q
They can post all the high strength steel crap they want but are migrating from steel to aluminum.
They can post all the high strength steel crap they want but are migrating from steel to aluminum.
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