Paintless dent removal? Any Luck?
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12-13-2006, 12:51 PM
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Paintless dent removal? Any Luck?
So going over my new(to me) 996 C2 I found a subtle flat spot dent on the "shoulder" of the rear fender. It is on the top side over the rear tire. Has anyone had any luck with paintless dent removal in this area. It is not a bad dent but i notice it when I'm at at jus the right angle. Andy
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12-13-2006, 01:17 PM
It should be pretty easy to do as access can be made thru the tire well. Get a good referral on this job from dealer or on forum. Not all PDR are the same. Skill and experience really does matter.
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12-13-2006, 02:11 PM
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I had a good experience once.
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12-13-2006, 05:19 PM
They will usually have to drill a small hole. They will then pull it out with a metal rod. I had this done with perfect results on the top of the fender. Just make sure they patch the hole. You would be surprised at how many repair shops just leave the hole open.
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12-13-2006, 06:27 PM
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I'm in the San Jose California area. I went to Dent Pros today for a quote. they want $135 which seems reasonalble, there are 2 small dents (looks like something fell on the car). They want to drill a hole though in the wheelwell and fill it with a rubber plug, not so sure I want them to drill a hole, body integrity and all. Has anyone seem them go through from the brakelight? Andy
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12-13-2006, 07:08 PM
I wouldn't worry about the hole. They almost always have to drill from what I have been told. That is a decent quote. I paid $50 for one quarter sized dent.
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12-13-2006, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by PTarga
I wouldn't worry about the hole. They almost always have to drill from what I have been told. That is a decent quote. I paid $50 for one quarter sized dent.
Sounds a little funny..... I had a guy come-by and he did 5 cars in one shot. I didn't see a drill come out the whole time, smells like fish....
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12-14-2006, 07:40 AM
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no drilling
My experience was a palm sized dent on a deck lid, removed without any drilling.
Not on my Porsche.
It disappeared!!!
They push from the inside.
The tech should be able to tell you if he can do it when he sees it.
If he's not sure, NEXT!
Not on my Porsche.
It disappeared!!!
They push from the inside.
The tech should be able to tell you if he can do it when he sees it.
If he's not sure, NEXT!
#10
12-14-2006, 12:16 PM
I had some dents removed from my daughters Passat. Absolutely no drilling. I would not do it if they are going to drill it. It worked nicely BTW.
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12-14-2006, 09:24 PM
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The guy I used was able to squeeze through rubber plugs, or by inching up panels etc. Sounds like "Mr. Drill" is taking the easy way out.....
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Last edited by Wheel Dynamics; 12-14-2006 at 09:40 PM.
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12-14-2006, 09:57 PM
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Found it
So I found a guy to do it that has previous experience with Carreras. No drills. I got his name as a referral from my local mechanic. A big thumbs up for Tony at C.T. Automotive in Campbell, CA.
Andy
Andy
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12-14-2006, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by UCrazyKid
So I found a guy to do it that has previous experience with Carreras. No drills. I got his name as a referral from my local mechanic. A big thumbs up for Tony at C.T. Automotive in Campbell, CA.
Andy
Andy
Glad everything worked out for you. Doesn't it feel nice when you try to find it.....
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#15
12-17-2006, 10:11 AM
This are independently owned and each shop has several people, you hope they are all qualified, but you need to check on the experience level.
In Florida, I have had very good luck with these shops.
In Florida, I have had very good luck with these shops.