I recently got an Aurora Green Hornet Black Beauty. The only issue I see is that both window post are bent. Anybody have a trick to straighten these out or should I just leave em be? I don't want to break them. Because it is black they don't show that much.
Thanks!

Hang on Hefer. I'm sure the expert of fixing all things bent will check in with a tip or two as soon as he's seen the post. I've got one AFX Gran Am suffering with the same thing. :) rr

Paging Dr Hall!!! Dr Hall, please respond to the E.R. stat!!! :lol: If you go through the Model Murdering thread in customs I'm sure your answer lies within. You can also try searching on that thread... There is definitely a technique for fixing them, and the goop meister has the answer!!:thumbsup:

You could try soaking a rag/towel with hot water, set it onto the bent post. The heat will soften the post so you can bend it (gently) without breaking. after you straighten it a bit, douse with cold water to set.

Pix would help! ;)

I'd post a pic but the black post don't show up well. They bow outward from the windshield.

Well without a pic it's pretty tough to be specific. Under ideal circumstances it's best to have the glass out, but it can be done with the glass in with a good result as well. You dont have to be as careful with the glass out.

I dont recommend the hot water treatment. #1. It doesnt provide pinpoint accuracy. #2. Generally, in all but the slightly bent cases it results in a busted pillar anyway. #3. #2 is the main reason I developed the solvent softening technique.

The idea is to gradually load enough Testors 3502 solvent into the bent area.
Once or twice a day for a few days, then steady two-a-days until the offending area becomes compliant. Dont rush or you'll put a white stress mark into it or worse case break it. Little solvent....little push.....little solvent .....little push. If it isnt moving...there isnt enough solvent. No two are ever the same.

Care should be taken to approach the pushing and shoving gently and with some forethought. I try to use a piece of wood or plastic that conforms to the pillar's seam detail so as to not mar any original details that I would have to replicate. It should also be mentioned to not approach until the plastic is no longer in an "activated" state, AKA "sticky". This technique requires a light touch and patience, other than that it is very simple. I always recommend that you practice on a turd to acquire the feel for the technique.

Good luck! :thumbsup:

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Thanks Bill! I have some test cars to work on.