Do a search on here, for shell dent repair, or something like that. I know it's been "splained" on here, more than once. Who knows, maybe that "Auto Body Repairman" will be you.

Good luck with the repair.

B

Thanks, B! I should have searched here first. My mistake. I'm not sure that I have the confidence to actually try to hammer out a dent, even if it is with a rubber hammer. Maybe a few more cold ones might help. Just kidding ( sort of) . Thanks again.

Brian

i would get a short peice about 8" long of 2x8" construction grade board. and trace out the curvature of the drum shell. onto the board. cut the board along the line and then sand the board fairly smooth, then if you have it use a felt strip on the curved edges. to keep it from scratching the shell. and use it to hammer out the dents. i have made up alot of jigs like this to do same or simaler jobs with metal shells. if it sits in a cradle of wood so you cannot hammer too much it will stop at the wood which is the curvature of the shell. using the same curve to hammer out the dents. i have had freinds come to me with over tentioned gretsch shells. they were pushed out on the sides of the shell. the sides were rounded out. i used simaler systems to make them perfect again. this one will do dents into or out of the shell. take the hardware off and bare the shell first.

Hammering into a template... brilliant! This is an idea I will definitely try out on the next dented shell that shows up here. Great tip!

Brian, just run it over to a body shop and ask one of the guys. They'll take a look at it and tell you whether they can hammer it out or not. Good luck getting it fixed.

John

Look for Dent Doctor or possibly an auto glass company. I've seen magic performed before my very eyes.

Thank you very much, gentleman! I really appreciate your input. Using a template seems like a great idea, vinvibe. It suits my meticulous nature perfectly! I believe that I'll try this method first. Slowly with a smaller dent to start. Thanks again, everyone.

Brian

Check out "Paintless Dent Removel" body shops. They use air pressure to take out dents.

Hey, your in Ontario! My old man was a body man for almost 30 years. He is now retired.......He is a very organized man and has an insane attention to detail. I guess that trade brings it out. Maybe I can ask him if him wants a side projectLoLoLoLo

That would be great! Where is your Dad? It's all about detail. Thanks!

Brian