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any dent removal tips

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by MGMTacolover55, Oct 12, 2013.

  1. Oct 12, 2013 at 2:37 PM
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    MGMTacolover55

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    So I have a small dent on the roof of my truck and I have no idea how it got there so does anyone have any proven dent removal techniques they have used successfully
     
  2. Oct 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM
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    Hair dryer/Upside down air duster can has worked for small dents for me.
     
  3. Oct 12, 2013 at 7:43 PM
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    I will try that! Thanks Brunes
     
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    Google paintless dent repair for your area and have a pro do it.
     
  5. Oct 17, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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    That costs a lot of $$$$$ though
     
  6. Oct 17, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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    Cheaper then body work. Most of the dents I do fall around the $100 mark. You have your car back in a couple hours, retain your original factory paint, and no accident repair will be placed in your trucks history.

    Price is determined by size, shape depth, placement and access to the dent.
     
  7. Oct 17, 2013 at 9:47 AM
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    rubber mallet and hit it from the inside out....worked for me once :anonymous: lmao

    not sure how small of a dent you have tho
     
  8. Oct 17, 2013 at 12:09 PM
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    I suppose that might work if OP wants to remove his headliner :rolleyes:
     

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