View Full Version : Small dent removal?
xrapidx
19-03-2008, 01:02 PM
Does anyone know if its possible to remove small dents in a car without panel beating? I've noticed four or five dents in my S2000 that I'd like to get removed, but don't want them to remove the panels and spray as well.... these are small dents where it looks like someone just bumped the car with various things, there's no actual scratch or missing paint.
Messugga
19-03-2008, 01:06 PM
You could try sucking them out using a toilet plunger. Works for not so severe dents but you never quite get it JUST right.
xrapidx
19-03-2008, 01:10 PM
You could try sucking them out using a toilet plunger. Works for not so severe dents but you never quite get it JUST right.
LOL... I can see how this ends badly with the luck I've been having.
Messugga
19-03-2008, 01:13 PM
hehehe Panelbeater's the only way to go, otherwise. It doesn't take them long to take out small dents, normally and it's MUCH easier and fairly inexpensive.
CathJ
19-03-2008, 01:15 PM
There's a company called something like Paintless Dent Removal - they can take out small dents without repainting etc (something similar to the plunger idea, but a lot more exact and professional :p)
BiteMe
19-03-2008, 01:18 PM
all you need to do is find an ice-cream seller. and a girlfirend.
these two will provide you with dry ice and a hairdryer
you now have all the tools to proceed
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=dent+dry+ice&btnG=Google+Search
simplistic 10 minute method:
DRY ICE METHOD OF DENT REMOVAL
For small dings and dents, a process of heat and extreme cold may force the dent out on its own. Heat the dent with a specialized tool or blow dryer. Once its heated, apply dry ice directly on to the dents surface. The dent should pop out.
will work on steel body panels, but not aluminium
xrapidx
19-03-2008, 02:15 PM
Sounds risky... maybe I'll try it on my Hilux first...
Also...Thanks CathJ... I'll look them up.
Skeptik
19-03-2008, 02:48 PM
There's a company called something like Paintless Dent Removal - they can take out small dents without repainting etc (something similar to the plunger idea, but a lot more exact and professional :p)
I've seen this as well. They travel to the BMW dealerships as well. I think it's called Miracle or Magic Dent or something similar.
CathJ
19-03-2008, 02:59 PM
I've seen this as well. They travel to the BMW dealerships as well. I think it's called Miracle or Magic Dent or something similar.
Dent Magic? You're right, the word Magic is in there somewhere.
rvanwyk
19-03-2008, 03:14 PM
i've used dent doctor before and had no complaints
yeah me too, use dent doctor
!!DV!!
19-03-2008, 04:13 PM
Chips away is also able to help with small dents and chips :D
Linky
http://www.chipsaway.co.za/repair/index.asp