Dent Repair - How To Use A "Shrinking Disc" For Beginners -- Tips And Tricks

Dent Repair - How To Use A "Shrinking Disc" For Beginners -- Tips And Tricks
My Friend Pete shows us the easy was of knocking down a high spot on a fender using the small shrinking disc. Fixing a crown on metal can be a real chore unless you know how to use a shrinking disc. This is one tool every paint and body guy should have in his tool box. Instructional video of how to use a shrinking disc from start to finish. Paint and body tech tips and tricks for the beginner. Do It Yourself Automotive collision . DIY car and truck repairs.
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[@danblythe2979]

Really like the new intro. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Takes time from your job to inform people of tools, tricks and proper techniques.

[@diyautoschool]

Thanks for watching Dan!

[@timalan7406]

Pete, your video quality has improved greatly over the years, especially the language; I can watch your videos with the wife and kids in the room now 😲.

[@dinxsy8069]

in all the years i've bought tools/consumables i've never seen a shrinking disc. learnt something new today. Also new place looks great Pete, lighting is fantastic

[@nickmaas4467]

Thank ya, Pete! It’s like you have a hidden microphone in my garage, haha! I’ve been toying with these for the last week trying to get the hang of them. Getting better though and you actually answered a few things in this video for me. Very good video.

[@diyautoschool]

Sounds good NICK! Good luck

[@speedy_pit_stop]

You remind me of my uncle teaching me stuff a lifetime ago, but you always have those extra bits of knowledge I didn't get or just forgot about. Thanks for doing this...

[@ScottyLo]

Nothing better than having the right tool to do the job. I’ve never seen nor heard of a shrinking disc but my friend Pete has and knows how to get it done right.

[@bobanmilisavljevic7857]

That contour finder is going to save me a lot of time messing around with cardboard. Thanks pete

[@diyautoschool]

TECH TIPS IS MY SPECIALTY!

[@shmeleu]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2fLopJnmr6GZ8U you may consider using plastic ones also, see link in the description

[@Popsm0ke]

Why can you not use a torch? Maybe the heat is more precise in the damaged area.

[@machineman6498]

A shout out from Pete? That’s a solid endorsement right there.

[@diyautoschool]

Thanks for watching MACHINE MAN.

[@1962pjb]

It's amazing the tools that are available to manipulate metal to your will.

[@stevehurden4387]

I’m new to auto body work. I painted a truck 40 years ago. I can relate to your method of teaching.. I’m currently attempting to paint 3 deferent mustangs at the same time. I’ve learn more in the last 3 hours than I have in a long time. Keep up the good work.

[@machinistwanttobebrianfrom6887]

Brian from Ma.Thank you for the crash course in shrinking disc wondered about that process and now its in my library big THANKS for all your blood sweat and tears my friend Besafe

[@stevencoons450]

Great video Pete...less bitcin' and more educational...great job.

[@DavidBrady-wf6qh]

WOW Good to watch you share your professional talent! I too was raised in Denver down the street from you. 😉

[@ShadeTreeKennyT]

Great lesson Pete. This is the first time I've heard of a shrinking disc and seen this technique. I'm sure it takes lots of experience to be able to feel those shapes and get em just right. I like that contour tool you used too. Body work is an art. Very informative video.

[@mattchrobot9031]

Always love your videos! Fantastic job Mr. Pete! I've enjoyed your videos for many years now!

[@michaeldougherty6653]

i gotta get me one to try out. ive always just used a heat gun and a cold rag wet rag that i stuck in the freezer for a few minutes. i love new tools so i want one of these now. thank you.

[@4dnaught]

Hi Pete Great channel with excellent tips. With the shrinking disc you need the right spacer so that the thread does not protrude. You can then hold the disc flat on the panel . Will help the process much better. Cheers Eddie Ryan

[@donkintz281]

Thanks again for all your great videos PETE

[@michaelalexander1972]

Very informative, I didn't know there was a such thing as a shrinking disc but I will add that to my toolbox thank-you Pete..and it seems that your world is a bit happier, great to see man ,I do mean that....peace out!!!

[@deankay4434]

Pete, it was a different subject a year maybe a year & one half ago, but I saw your big 10” on the roll cart on a grinder. I new what it was but suggested a video on shrinking metal. I saw the guy who perhaps invented these in a video, but regardless, thanks for showing us as this repair was perfect for the tool. Glad to see adds running, I let them run all the way thru letting get some coin. I ordered the Astro Pneumatics Euro Pro HE with 1.3 mm tip and a 5/8”-11 stud extender for my buffer. I purchased a 3/16” stroke-stroke palm sander air powered for clear coat. I cannot thank you enough for trials, reviews, tips and techniques for doing it right. Unfortunately it’s 10 degrees high temp all week in a February in NE. Who’s a thunk it. Send Sammie up here to warm it up. Love the intro! Is Minnie learning well in her Catholicism classes? God bless both! Wrap your finger. You, I and other know, it ain’t the last time we’ll spring a leak and drip red stuff on the floor. I want to by a color SWRNC “Tee” shirt that is color in XXL for us big 6’3” guys. Get caught up onTetanus shot, flu shots, previnar 13, they need a booster. We all just want you around for a long long time! Thanks Pete

[@Opigoink]

My friend pete, the best, love all the videos, great work

[@100texan2]

Thinks again for another fine educational video my friend Pete!

[@geoffreycartmill7717]

Excellent video Pete 🇺🇸

[@l8teroficr]

New intro is sweet Pete! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@drblast]

Very informative video and I could see the accident waiting to happen on mangling your fingers!

[@zed9227]

I was taught to use an oy acetylene torch to heat, and cool down with the sponge. The disk looks like it’ll work well too. 👍

[@darykoughton5473]

Now that’s a good video right there!

[@jimclarke1108]

Very thorough and in depth teaching Pete.

[@diyautoschool]

Thanks Jim.

[@mopedmarathon]

Hey Pete! Haven’t had much chance to watch for a while but you seem less stressed bro, good to see. Don’t like to see any of my friends stressed, especially Pete!

[@someonethatwatchesyoutube2953]

Nice tip. Thanks Pete!

[@russupsidedowntopbottom955]

Good info i am beginning to fix a door on a 50 chev styline it opened too far and had a good crese top to bottom. I have most of it worked out but still bumpy. 👍👍👍👍

[@martinjay5906]

Learning from ur videos. Now, that's two owees on the nightmare I watched u almost cut ur arm off removing the back glass moulding.Thanks Pete, always look forward to watching ur channel. Keep the vids coming !!

[@myfriendpete]

It's a "BLOODY MESS"!!!!!

[@lewismontgomery6710]

Great video Pete on the metal working.

[@timothymassina6138]

Awesome video as always Pete! Thanks again!

[@sgraybill9651]

Great video Pete, very nice intro as well.

[@TejasAutoSalonJasonW]

You totally reminded me to get the contour tool. I'm working on practically the same car 1974 280C. The front passenger fender had rust rot from the headlight bezel back about 8". After cutting the rust off and getting all the fender glue out of the way, I welded in a patch I made using my home made anvil. I have the contour at Looks about right, but, I want it to be a perfect match. Other than that the rest of the car is in pretty great shape.

[@tomwagner1847]

I use air to cool less mess and contamination of the steel but them little disks are awesome

[@robertgibson88]

I couldn't help ,but give a like to my wounded Veteran friend my friend Pete for taking 1 for the team!

[@AndrewBarry65]

Re that sharp edge. I've just bought some silicone U shaped edge protector It fits an edge 1mm to 2mm thick so ideal for this. On my application I will glue it on with Bondic which is UV cured. The UV light will shine through the clear silicone.

[@waldonherdman1447]

Thanks Pete! I've heard of them but I understand them more now.

[@myfriendpete]

Alot of these guys that show you how to use a shrinking disc have these multi million dollar shops with every metal working tool known to man.. These type of guys laugh at you and me because we use bondo, and they think they're above us! I HATE PEOPLE like this that think they are better.. Use the Disc to your advantage weather you use bondo or not.. Thanks for watching.

[@powercycle2369]

You are truly phenomenal

[@428eliminator3]

Great video Pete!

[@markmitchuson6900]

love the videos Pete!

[@jimmycarpenter7138]

Very good video Pete very knowledgeable and very helpful thanks

[@scotfirehamer4247]

I’ve never used one thanks for the demonstration👍🏼

[@richm720]

Great job Pete Thanks for the lesson.

[@guillermonieri4203]

Excellent lesson. Thank you very much.

[@richfloors]

Great to to see you up and running Pete , keep up the great work and thanks for the tips! I also have a question, i sprayed 2 coats of sealer on my car but im seeing a few crevices where rust is coming through, did i not put enough on or is the eastwood epoxy just crap? thanks again!

[@daved2143]

Thanks that is pretty helpful👍

[@jimmycarpenter7138]

Hope I get the chance to meet you sometime come out and see you I've seen about all your videos and I love your work you're a perfectionist just like me

[@kennethtalbott2233]

nice video, even the most experienced gets caught out with the odd accident. i would remove the handle and have my hand on the top.

[@andrewhutchinson5490]

pure genius. A+++ Work!!!

[@infidel3162]

very informational, looking good.. saw you catch your finger.. hope its ok.. lol mercedes is lookin good.

[@rickiji1]

Teach a man to fish........ Lol! Thanks for the great tutorial!!

[@licha5050]

thanks for all the vids....awesome as always

[@vaughanmaybury2825]

Sorry you shed blood in the process of passing on this valuable information Pete.

[@donjuan69ify]

A big shout out to Pete

[@richardtodd42]

Thanks Pete, i didnt understand how those disks work

[@dadpetty7998]

Very good!

[@dbohann66]

Been watching a lot of your videos. Good advice. I have a door that I am reskinning about 3/4 of it. It had about a .250 + bondo in the upper part of the door. I cut the rusted door skin about 2 inches below the body line. There is no damage on the upper part but the reason someone put that much bondo on was the door skin is radiused inward instead of outward and bondo the crap out of it to get the contour it should have. I can pull it out where is need to be but goes right back to its relaxed position. It's like it's been leaned against and the metal formed to a inward radius. Would shrinking this from inside the door panel cause the metal shrink and and hold the outward contour it should have? Hope this makes sense.

[@DanielRakaric]

The shrink disc saved me from a lot of headaches with my quarter panels and roof - straight as an arrow

[@billgroel4463]

Great job thank you for sharing

[@donf1006]

Thanks Pete! What no cussin!!

[@diyautoschool]

No cuss in today buddy. Thanks for watching Dobugg

[@goodstuff8257]

Good stuff

[@paulcdebaca8668]

Your the man Pete👍

[@robertchall8576]

Never heard of a shrink disk . thanks Pete watch them fingers.

[@robertgwinn8406]

Cool video I saw smoke on the water from the early 70's

[@jordanciaramitaro6351]

That was amazing!

[@cattreesteve]

Thank you for your videos I subscribed

[@kcbill502]

Could it be hammerd as well if not why this method? What’s the reason for this situation? Just trying to Learn My Friend Pete

[@CUSTOMWORKS7.3PSD]

Can't tell ya how many times I could have used that disk hey COOL

[@BearBudgetTurbine]

I learned sumthin new today👌👍

[@petar443]

The intro reminds me of the 68 Rustang. I pray for the car to be finished ( bodywork and paint ) .

[@diyautoschool]

We’ll see soon.

[@angelozapp]

Thank Pete🇦🇺💯

[@bighorn9119]

Pete I have a question is there a difference in gloss of the universal clear that you use for matrix and the 2021 PPG clear or is it too hard to tell or there's not much difference

[@poydapoyderson646]

Great video Pete. Is there better method ie. disc v’s heat and quench with torch? Which one do you prefer? No bitchin, more like your old vids and enjoyable to watch👍

[@DoktorJeep]

I always had trouble trying to do this. I take it the blowtorch is too much?

[@myfriendpete]

using a torch is for caved in metal not crowned metal.. Torch heat is for shrinking "oil canned area's" vs the shrinking disc is for shrinking high spots and crowns such as what you see here.. If you use a torch on this type of repair you will make things worse..

[@DoktorJeep]

@@myfriendpete Oops. No wonder it was so difficult. Thanks.

[@brian25837]

That Frankenstein car has seen an lot of your blood in the past.

[@myfriendpete]

Yeah -- Your right about that Brian

[@anthonyroman2589]

FREAKING COOL!! Damn grinders LOVE fingers 😂🤣. I get bit many times with that damn tool if I don't pay attention to it... TAKE CARE AND THANKS from P.R/USA.🇵🇷

[@diyautoschool]

Thanks for the comment and support Anthony.

[@basedorthobrofren3724]

Where's the promised link in the description?

[@scottsinfl]

Hey Pete I like the hew intro vid.

[@donniefiechtner5437]

I'm gonna round those edges on my discs right away.

[@RoadratEddie]

Next up at DIY Auto School....How to bandage bleeding fingers with masking tape

[@Hurdmainesgarage]

Awesome....

[@rayeplin3733]

Hi pete great vidio

[@diyautoschool]

HEY RAY!! 👍👍

[@chrismeadors7314]

What is the advantage of of a shrinking disk over direct heat (torch) to put heat into the metal?

[@TheKommercial]

The disc only heats on the high spots and over a larger area faster and easier.

[@darrinc6152]

I was cringing everytime you fired that thing up. Only because I did exactly the same thing years ago and near cut my finger off.🤣🤣

[@Rocksolidamerican]

How well would that shrinking disc work on today's thinner sheet metal.

[@xmo552]

Is like to know also

[@agostinodibella9939]

Couldn’t a heat gun do the same thing Pete?

[@xmo552]

Hmm

[@joeclarke9782]

So thats how that works.

[@donkintz281]

Hello Pete

[@diyautoschool]

Hi Don

[@tomsellers7342]

Cool tools thanks Pete but watch your fingers you only have ten of them.

[@josephmartinez8803]

When I was restoring my AD truck, the side bed panels were really banged up. I tried straightening one side with a hammer and dolly, but I ended up stretching the metal like a balloon. So I ended up using a torch, getting it red hot and then soaking it with water. And it actually work. But it was so much trouble to get it straight (a neighbor called the police on me, because of the noise from the pounding. And they lived across the street). I ended up buying a reproduction panel for the other side.

[@xmo552]

Use the hammer on the neighbor

[@josephmartinez8803]

@@xmo552 When the police showed up, i had just finished. So I had closed the garage and was walking back to the house, when I saw the police standing at front gate. Oh well, I got the job done.😁

[@southpawsgarage]

I THINK THOSE DISCS MAKE SO MUCH NOISE THEY SCARE THE DENT OUT....

[@xmo552]

My stud is always sticking out 😔😁

[@torchandhammer]

Whenever I draw blood, I add an extra $5 to the customer's bill.

[@rockymontana1]

$5.00 for slight bloody finger, $50.00 for fractured/broken finger,$1000.00 in case you cut your finger off,and watching Pete cut himself up FREE and FUNNY......LOL

[@duster71]

I just hope there's no screaming or swearing

[@carmac1652]

Come on Pete you should know better to use gloves 🙉🇨🇦