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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 It is important to bring the dent out and work the metal to as close to the original shape as possible. Otherwise, Bondo (the reddish stuff) will crack on you eventually. I've noticed that sometimes Bondo will still crack with everything having been done just right. I believe the better alternative to be the Fiberglass Bondo. This will not crack like regular Bondo. The original seems more like a hardened clay.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Some dents can be pulled out by using a suction cup with a handle. Try this before drilling holes.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I would not recommend trying to fix a dent in a car without some more information. Only use a dent puller as a last resort. Most small dents should be fixed with a hammer and dolly. Don't try to fix a bad repair by hitting it more or harder!! Hitting the metal streches and hardens the metal Bondo is not a bad thing if used properly, just don't over use it. Practice on a car you don't car about before you start working on your prized possesion!!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 1) decide what pieces you could easily remove ie) inside door handle, a/c vents, speaker grills, etc (ONLY PLASTIC).
2) clean plastic pieces individually with REDUCER available at paint and hardware stores, REDUCER removes oils, grease, dirt etc.
3) use 600 grit sandpaper and sand down the whole surface of the plastic pieces.
4) clean again with reducer.
5) let dry.
6) pick a flexible plastic paint, the most popular kind is SEM'S interior plastic spray paint, available in a variety of colors.
7) paint using light even coats until completey covered.
8) let dry.
9) re-install.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 PDR: Paintless Dent Repair is the only solution for small dents!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Dents should be repaired from the outer edges in to the center or deepest part of the dent. Hammer in a circular pattern, fixing the edges and working your way in towards the deepest part. Continue and finish with no more then 1/4" of body filler.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Place a plunger on the dented area. Push in slowly and then pull the plunger off quickly so it (hopefully) sucks the dent right out.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 For a small dent, you can heat it up and put ice on it after it is heated. Sometimes it pops out the dent. (Dry ice works best if you can get it. BE CAREFUL!!! It burns skin.) This doesn't work well on big dents.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Wet-sand with 1500 grit sandpaper until it's smooth. Then wet-sand with 2000 grit. Use a rubbing compound to polish. Then use hand glaze to rub out the swirls left by the compund. Then wax it.