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yody
04-03-2005, 07:54 PM
I have a pretty new ron davis radiator, somehow i messed up some of the fins, is there any way to stragihten them out? the aluminum seems very sensitive. thanks

TonyL
04-03-2005, 10:11 PM
try a "fin comb" available at the local hardware store. Its what I use on a/c condensers.
or just a dental pic set.

fin comb
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zbugger
04-03-2005, 11:01 PM
I usually use a standard pick to straighten fins. It's just time consuming.

MrQuick
04-03-2005, 11:07 PM
trust me , he has alot of time on his hands...literaly

chicane67
04-04-2005, 03:23 AM
Its not the time element........ Its whats in his hands that is the scarry part.

The 'comb rocks. But it is very time consuming as stated. I have also just used a small screw driver and a pair of electronic needle nose pliers..... but that is even more consuming. Who much time do you have??

CarlC
04-04-2005, 09:25 AM
Using a stainless steel meshing in front of the radiator will help reduce the number of damaged fins.

I sucks trying to straighten them out after picking out the bugs.

porschev8
04-05-2005, 09:06 AM
We use a really thin ice pick and a pair of fin pliers. It is VERY time consuming but it's the only way.
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yody
04-06-2005, 12:17 PM
where do you get fin pliers?

porschev8
04-07-2005, 11:06 PM
where do you get fin pliers?

The Eastwood Company sells them.

Matt@RFR
04-08-2005, 03:01 PM
And how did you get a girl to pose by your car? :) You musta had deodorant on that day.