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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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hey guys i have a door dring about the size of a quarter. was wondering if that ding king thing works or not anyone try it?
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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The Ding King will ADD two more dents.......
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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I bought it and lent it to my cousin...when he was done, not only was the ding still there, but there was also a stain from the glue...I let him keep it. The last time I got a small dent in my l/f fender, I called the local Dent Wizard (mobile paintless dent removal)...$75 and good as new
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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I have a friend that does paintless dent removal. Been doing it for 12 years. It's kind of an art form. I wouldn't trust a do-it-yourself kit. Where are you located?
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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I live in Wisconsin, it shouldnt be that hard i can touch it if i take the door panle off
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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like he says find a paintless dent guy .

trust me.

if your feeling brave and it's accessable,use the rubber end of a NICE screw driver such as a snap-on ,then roll it over it ,from behind, a few times...you can even use a heat gun or a hair dryer(on the outside) at a GOOD distance, and work it out slowly.

NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART,DUDE so be careful,I've fixed and painted more guys screw ups than insurance deals some times.

Tim
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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i have a customer that does the paintless dent removal. as long as its not on a body line and the dent isnt too sharp, they can make it look like new
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Since you can touch the spot from the inside, you should be okay with a screwdriver, though you may want something with some leverage.

After you get access, you'll want what's called a reflection board. It is flat surface with a straight line on its face, attached to an arm with a suction cup at the end. You place the suction cup on the vehicle... the goal being to look at the dent and see the reflection of the 'reflection board' on the vehicle. Specifically, you want to see the straight line become crooked because of the dent.

Then you work the dent out slowly and carefully until the crooked line becomes straight, telling you that the body is straight as well.

It's hard to explain and easier to demonstrate... and hard to do without practice. I hope this helps or at least shows you how involved it can be to do it right. I would recommend having a veteran do it.

I found a picture of the reflection board. There are different kinds of course...


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