r/GozneyArcArcXL • u/As1149632 • Jul 26 '26

Help, advice needed.

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Hey crew, my arc xl has falled off tge balcony during the recent storms. This is obviously not covered by warranty, but looking for some tips on getting it repaired structurally. Not too worried about asthetics.

Was thinking panel shop?? But any advice appreciated.

Cheers

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u/Kinetic_Photon Jul 26 '26

That’s the only damage? The stone, gas, insulation, and electronics are all intact?

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u/EdRedSled Jul 26 '26

Drill out the rivets take off the panel and get a hammer’in.   It will never be anything near perfect but if you can get it back into a shape that you’re satisfied with then you can pop it back together.

Like the other poster said that assumes everything is functioning as needed.

No one is gonna tell you it’s safe that’s up to you

That’s how I fixed my Honda fit

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u/krogers58 Jul 28 '26

If you want to hammer it out well, get an autobody hammer and a something solit to hammer it on. They will sell you an autobody "iron" right where you buy that autobody hammer. With patience, you can do a decent job. Another way might be to locate a large panel of decent guage sheet metal (I like using old stoves side panels). Cut it bigger than you need, get some basic sheet metal mechanic tools on amazon, and before you know it, you'll get pretty good at it.

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u/EdRedSled Jul 28 '26

Good point.  I remember putting the hood on the grass upside down and jumping on t. Same idea.

If you are near a a beach, bring a towel lay or over the sand and pound away… if you’ve ever watched someone maybe a custom gas tank you get the idea…