Painless dent removal advice - GC Pics?

jules · Postby **jules** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:44 pm

Hi,

I have a couple of minor \"shopping centre\" dents in Malibu's door that I want to get fixed.

Pics below.

Does anyone have any advice as far as mobile dent removal specialists that could handle this sort of thing. I really would prefer not to have to book the car in to a smash repairer if I can avoid it, but I am very fussy :mrgreen:

Thanks
Jules

bigdog · Postby **bigdog** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:05 pm

Respray it white then you won't notice them at all

sorry Jules - I think I'm channeling Wayne - OMG! :roll:

AJ · Postby AJ » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:00 pm

respray it silver & the dents will look like they belong

oh dear, i've now poked a big dawg with a stick :shock:

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:47 pm

I had the dent repairers do some work on my car and I was very pleased with the results. However sometimes they have to drill a hole and cover it with a grommet/closure such as the door jamb to get access to some panels - would that worry you knowing it was there even no one else would? Learning to live with some imperfections is necessary- it would be costly to remove and repaint every stone chip which results from using owning a car.

Locutus · Postby **Locutus** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:55 pm

i've heard that if you sit dry ice in the middle of a small dent for a few minutes, it pops out.

i haven't tried it though.

TieNN89 · Postby **TieNN89** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:24 pm

i heard that too seen videos too

but im afraid i might stuff up

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:20 pm

The paintless guys use a metal tool, covered with vinyl or similar, which they rub behind the dent (gently) to push it (work it) out slowly.

I can't remember who I used quite a few years back, but the results were very good.

AB7 · Postby **AB7** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:27 pm

Locutus wrote:i've heard that if you sit dry ice in the middle of a small dent for a few minutes, it pops out.

i haven't tried it though.

Tried the dry ice stuff, Didn't work for me

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:35 pm

I'm guessing dry ice may work on those large dents which are under pressure (they will pop back out)

Paintless guys should be able to fix that. Take your door trim, etc off for them. If there is a rib or support directly behind the dent, then they can't fix it.

lowmiata · Postby **lowmiata** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:28 am

Cassie has a contact that comes into porsche, I will ask her for the number

I got a shinner that I want to get rid off as well maybe get them all done at once and see if we can get a discount!

Regards,
Ryan.

jules · Postby **jules** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:45 am

That could be a plan Ryno. Let me know

A Dodgy Dent Day!

Jules

StanTheMan · Postby **StanTheMan** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:27 pm

They had something like that on another forum. They booked him for a Sat.

I think he got through 20 cars or something ridiculous. Make it worth his while.

they'll probably make it worth your while.

Group Purchase...... :lol:

Get Boagsy involved :lol: