Cold shrinking is a process in motor vehicle bodyworks. 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.
The resulting rough surface is filled using a body filler or a
body solder for a smoother finish.
Cold shrinking is a method of panel beating where heating is not done to the stretched panel. This method is mostly suitable for
integral
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cars with integral body panels such as
hatchback
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s.
See also
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Hot shrinking
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Panel beater
References
Motor vehicle maintenance
Car ownership
Conservation and restoration of vehicles
Automotive terminology
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