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Paint-less dent removal, heat then chill? |
tradisrad |
Sep 5 2010, 11:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
I did a web search on paint less dent removal and I found this video that uses a hair dryer and an air duster: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/501379/remov...with_airduster/
Has any one tried this method? I also came across a similar video that uses dry ice instead of the duster can? I went out to give it a try only to find that my duster was empty and then I thought I should consult with the World to see if I am getting in over my head! |
RJMII |
Sep 5 2010, 11:50 AM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
Here is a useful site. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
http://www.how-to-paintless-dent-repair.co...nt-removal.html While my dad was working at the dealership about a decade or so ago, I was able to play with the technique with the spoons. The basic idea was to massage the metal around the dent with the spoon, and slowly work your way to the center. That site has better info than my little paragraph, and I'm sure some pros with more modern experience will chime in. |
76-914 |
Sep 5 2010, 12:00 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
that's a neat variation of the acetylene torch/water spray bottle combination used for hail dent repair.
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tradisrad |
Sep 5 2010, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
thanks for the replies. anyone else have any thought on this?
I'm going to get another duster can and give it a go, but I'd hate to screw something up! |
underthetire |
Sep 5 2010, 08:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
If I had a duster can here I would try it on my Jeep. Looks easy enough.
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charliew |
Sep 5 2010, 09:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I watched a guy at a dealership play with some dry ice on a aluminum hood with hail dents. He didn't get them completely out while I was watching but it did work on the smaller dents but it didn't look like it would ever be perfect. The truck was out in the sun and the color was black so the metal was pretty hot. He was trying to get the dealer to let him work on several trucks that had hail damage.
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bigkensteele |
Sep 5 2010, 09:31 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
I had a black '97 Integra that had hail damage, and bad. Probably 100 dents or more. The paintless guy worked wonders. Got every one of them out, except for a couple on the side pillars, which he made look much better.
The problem with this technique is that they often have to drill holes to get to the area, and then they just put a factory looking plug in the hole without priming or painting the drilled surface. I found a guy who uses the spoons and long tools that look like dental picks. He did a pretty good job on our newer cars. I asked him to look at my 911 and 914, and he said that the metal on older cars was too thick, and he could not get good results. I think that he was being honest, but it could be that he didn't want to risk working on those, as he was just doing this on the side. I don't really know anything about the heat and shrink methods. |
basaltblack |
Sep 5 2010, 09:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 27-June 08 From: Houston Member No.: 9,221 Region Association: None |
I have been practicing paintless dent repair for 17 years. Never tried dry ice for fear of the metal shrinking too fast causing the paint to flake off. I use hot glue and special tabs for use with a slide hammer. It works well on larger shallow dents. Smaller dents are best taken out with rods and leverage
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tradisrad |
Sep 6 2010, 11:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
I guess I was hoping for a cheap and fast repair. I will try it on a spare door that a friend has and see how it goes. Heck, I'll try and video it.
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Elliot Cannon |
Sep 6 2010, 10:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
That's pretty cool. I think I'll go kick in my neighbors car door and see if it really works. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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JmuRiz |
Sep 7 2010, 03:20 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hmmm, old neighbor backed into my daily driver's door...nice little dent, no sharp edges of paint damage. After I get an estimate on a fix and my insurance check, maybe worth a try.....
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