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How to remove a dent #388875 05/07/2007 15:53 05/07/2007 15:53
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria stan OP Dr. Frankenstan
stan OP Dr. Frankenstan Forum Demigod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria	Apologies if this is the 932nd repost of this but......... Edit: dead link removed, thanks Jef_Uk for pointing this out and another, similar Last edited by stan; 30/01/2010 23:03. Reason: He really should be asleep......

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: stan] #388904 05/07/2007 16:33 05/07/2007 16:33
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Not seen that before - can you get those annoying little parking dents out of the doors using that method?

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: ] #388909 05/07/2007 16:45 05/07/2007 16:45
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	with how particular coupe owners are I doubt you would be happy with the results you get from such a method $\:\)$

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: ] #388911 05/07/2007 16:48 05/07/2007 16:48
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria stan OP Dr. Frankenstan
stan OP Dr. Frankenstan Forum Demigod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria	I'm going to give it a bash on the dented bonnet I have, as it's getting replaced anyway. It has a couple of dimples in it that may respond to this treatment. I'll let you know how effective it is later...........

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: stan] #388996 05/07/2007 18:29 05/07/2007 18:29
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	I might try that for a laugh on my Dad's Berlingo when he's not looking! $\:\)$

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: ] #389094 05/07/2007 21:07 05/07/2007 21:07
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria stan OP Dr. Frankenstan
stan OP Dr. Frankenstan Forum Demigod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria	I would have done it today but it's raining...........again $\:\/$

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: stan] #389136 05/07/2007 21:53 05/07/2007 21:53
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich C coupedummy Je suis un Coupé
coupedummy Je suis un Coupé C Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,960 west bromwich	Wonder how good it works!! this is the best results i think http://youtube.com/watch?v=lgF0Ha_Y-EA&mode=related&search=

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: coupedummy] #389286 06/07/2007 01:40 06/07/2007 01:40
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,277 West Berks skinflint I need some sleep
skinflint I need some sleep Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,277 West Berks	This one gives away the PDR "secret" http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=psHEVTNbuoM&mode=related&search= Here's my attempt with the things you find around the home.... http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/Bodger_photos/?action=view¤t=P3050255.flv

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: skinflint] #392020 10/07/2007 23:17 10/07/2007 23:17
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Hmm cant hurt to try it really can it!

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: ] #392304 11/07/2007 12:34 11/07/2007 12:34
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds M MeanRedSpider Je suis un Coupé
MeanRedSpider Je suis un Coupé M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,852 Cambridge & Cotswolds	Do you think that technique would work on this? Richard http://www.alfa.me.uk

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: MeanRedSpider] #392305 11/07/2007 12:39 11/07/2007 12:39
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria stan OP Dr. Frankenstan
stan OP Dr. Frankenstan Forum Demigod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria	Originally Posted By: MeanRedSpider Do you think that technique would work on this? Richard Of course it will, but you'll need the trade size can of hairspray and a microwave oven to heat up the panel first $;\)$

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: stan] #393102 12/07/2007 19:49 12/07/2007 19:49
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers Hon Club Member 007
bockers Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	Originally Posted By: stan Of course it will, but you'll need the trade size can of hairspray PM JimO as he has some of these $\:D$ $;\)$

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: bockers] #393113 12/07/2007 19:55 12/07/2007 19:55
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria stan OP Dr. Frankenstan
stan OP Dr. Frankenstan Forum Demigod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria	Originally Posted By: bockers Originally Posted By: stan Of course it will, but you'll need the trade size can of hairspray PM JimO as he has some of these $\:D$ $;\)$ And no use for them anymore $\:D$ $\:D$

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: stan] #393123 12/07/2007 20:08 12/07/2007 20:08
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Well I have ordered a can of air, going to try it on the 205, cheaper than PDR tools.

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: ] #393715 13/07/2007 17:16 13/07/2007 17:16
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,596 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart Kelv27 Forum is my job
Kelv27 Forum is my job Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,596 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart	Let us know how it goes

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: ] #875489 02/08/2009 14:40 02/08/2009 14:40
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria stan OP Dr. Frankenstan
stan OP Dr. Frankenstan Forum Demigod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,122 Cumbria	It only works on certain types of dent/thicknesses of metal. Not bad results if the parameters are "just right" but disappointing if the metal is too thick or the dent too small. Certainly that's been my experience so far.

Re: How to remove a dent [Re: stan] #875546 02/08/2009 16:50 02/08/2009 16:50
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,632 Northern Ireland D daithi28 My life on the forum
daithi28 My life on the forum D Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,632 Northern Ireland	I've used this method a few times with reasonable results. In fact, by pure coincidence I did this yesterday on the bootlid of my coupe (mam reversed into it). I'd say the dent is about 80% improved and I will live with it for a while, without a respray. So it's saved me a bit of cash. I use a hairdryer, a maplin airduster (upside down) and a cheap suction cup dent puller I bought for £2.

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