Small dent removal?

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xrapidx

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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.
 
You could try sucking them out using a toilet plunger. Works for not so severe dents but you never quite get it JUST right.
 
Messugga said:
You could try sucking them out using a toilet plunger. Works for not so severe dents but you never quite get it JUST right.
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LOL... I can see how this ends badly with the luck I've been having.
 
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.
 
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)
 
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
 
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Sounds risky... maybe I'll try it on my Hilux first...

Also...Thanks CathJ... I'll look them up.
 
CathJ said:
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)
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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.
 
Skeptik said:
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.
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Dent Magic? You're right, the word Magic is in there somewhere.
 
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