Caring/Reforming Indian Dhal Shields?

AkaaliSingh · 19th April 2016, 11:06 AM

Thank you kahnjar for your replies! I am currently testing this method on another warped dhal. It has a worse warp than this.

I applied steam on both sides on the sections that I intended to flex back into shape..

Next i wiped off the steam/residue and then applied pressure with weights ( around 50kgs) on top of the shield while the shield is laying flat. I have left the shield in this position and also heated up the room with a small heater and left it running over night to dry out any of the moisture..

Its been in this position for around 20 hours..

will post my findings soon. I may have to repeat this process 2-3x times for the flatter result i'm looking for.

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19th April 2016, 11:06 AM	#4
AkaaliSingh Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 31	Thank you kahnjar for your replies! I am currently testing this method on another warped dhal. It has a worse warp than this. I applied steam on both sides on the sections that I intended to flex back into shape.. Next i wiped off the steam/residue and then applied pressure with weights ( around 50kgs) on top of the shield while the shield is laying flat. I have left the shield in this position and also heated up the room with a small heater and left it running over night to dry out any of the moisture.. Its been in this position for around 20 hours.. will post my findings soon. I may have to repeat this process 2-3x times for the flatter result i'm looking for.