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Cold shrinking is a process in motor vehicle bodyworks.cite-ref-1[1] 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.cite-ref-stack-2-0[2] The resulting rough surface is filled using a body filler or a body solder for a smoother finish.cite-ref-3[3]

Cold shrinking is a method of panel beating where heating is not done to the stretched panel. This method is mostly suitable for integral cars with integral body panels such as hatchbacks.cite-ref-stack-2-1[2]cite-ref-4[4]

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• References

• Hot shrinking

• Panel beater

cite-note-11. ↑ citerefbrownellBrownell, Tom. How to Restore Your Ford Pick-Up. MotorBooks International. p. 131. ISBN 9781610590297. Retrieved 2024-05-28 – via Google Books.

cite-note-stack-22. ↑ citerefstack2006Stack, Maurice (2006). "TRADE OF VEHICLE BODY REPAIR" (PDF). ecollege.ie. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 4, 2017. Retrieved 2024-05-28.

cite-note-33. ↑ "Cold Shrinking. - OD16530050". armyordnance.tpub.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.

cite-note-44. ↑ "Home". laird-assessors.com.