Inliners International Forums General Discussion Body & Paint Straightening droopy hood bird wings?????

Is it possible to straighten cast hood orament wings without breaking them? What about heating them and letting them settle back flat? What happens to the metallurgy when they Wilt? Would the process of flattening them have to be redone prior to a rechrome? Could it be done without rechroming on a decent orament going on a daily driver? Any help would be appreciated. Robert
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Hi...I take it that you are speaking of an ornament like on a 53 chevy car, 54 chevy pickup or GMC rocket. Well....I have straightened some in a vise between two blocks of wood with pretty good results. It takes patience and feeling and a lot of sweat. Good luck........

I have cranked on 'em in vices & beat on 'em with 1X1's to presuade 'em back into shape.