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My truck got in a fight, any suggestions?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by mr05taco, Sep 3, 2014.

  1. Sep 3, 2014 at 5:08 PM
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    mr05taco

    mr05taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I visited my girlfriend at school in Philly over the weekend, left my truck in the parking garage for two nights and got tired of paying so I parked it in the street the third night. I come out to the baseball sized dents on the rear driver side door, looks like someone punched it.

    Any suggestions on how to get them out? The first body shop quoted me at 550$, but as a student/recent ACL surgery recipient that's about 500$ out of my price range. Should I try to roll them out by taking the door panel off?

    Thanks in advance, I hope this guy broke his knuckles

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  2. Sep 3, 2014 at 5:10 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Try a plunger. A paintless dent repair place should be able to get that.
     
  3. Sep 3, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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    mr05taco

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    I tried using a suction cup with a handle but they wouldn't budge. Do they make specific dent pullers for smaller ones like this?
     
  4. Sep 3, 2014 at 8:16 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    I believe so. Try Eastwood?
     
  5. Sep 7, 2014 at 6:19 PM
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    John taco

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    Try the air dusting can and heat/ hair drier method. Looks like it should work on those solid dents. I have used this method on large and small dents. Works most of the time

    there's vids on YouTube with details on how to

    Just an air dust can held upside down and a hair drier

    Good luck
     
    Last edited: Sep 7, 2014
  6. Sep 7, 2014 at 8:48 PM
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    smith945

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    If you can get some dry ice I'd give that a try. Hold the dry ice in the center of the dent for about 15 seconds remove and let it sit for about a minute and watch your dent pop out, repeat as necessary.
     

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