Author Topic: Has anyone use a paintless dent removal service? (Read 2193 times)

Railton · « **on:** October 19, 2010, 09:44:23 pm »

While parked at the Buffalo airport someone dinged my drivers door. I would like to get it fixed using one of those paintless dent removal services. Can anyone recommend one or is this service snake oil salesmen?
Railton

Allen · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:04:37 pm »

can't recommend one in your area, but it really does work well, the wifes Xtrail was badly damged with hailstones a couple of years ago, $6,000 damage, they did the paintless removal and it was an excellent job couldn't see any flaws when finnished

Railton · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:07:26 pm »

Quote from: Allen on October 19, 2010, 10:04:37 pm

can't recommend one in your area, but it really does work well, the wifes Xtrail was badly damged with hailstones a couple of years ago, $6,000 damage, they did the paintless removal and it was an excellent job couldn't see any flaws when finnished

Franchised co?
What did they charge?
Railton

rrocket · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:21:21 pm »

Yea...I had one done too!! $50. Came to my house and did it. IIRC, it was called "Paintless Dent Repair" LOL

I think there's a couple franchised places..Dent Express and Dent Dr. IIRC....

Railton · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:22:53 pm »

If the dent is on the door do they have to remove the inside door panel or just do the magic 'dry ice' thing?
Railton

Allen · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:25:17 pm »

Quote from: Railton on October 19, 2010, 10:07:26 pm

Quote from: Allen on October 19, 2010, 10:04:37 pm
can't recommend one in your area, but it really does work well, the wifes Xtrail was badly damged with hailstones a couple of years ago, $6,000 damage, they did the paintless removal and it was an excellent job couldn't see any flaws when finnished
Franchised co?
What did they charge?
Railton

Done through insurance at a Carstar

99 Silver · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:26:13 pm »

Worked well for me on my Infiniti door (aluminum). I don't know who did it as the detailer brought somebody in.

They did not remove the door panel.

gta_driver · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:29:30 pm »

I used "paintless dent removal" a few years ago. I had a bunch of dings and dents on the Infiniti. They guy came with a suitcase full of different hammers. It was fascinating watching him work. He knew where to hit to pop the dent/ding out.

articsteve · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:32:36 pm »

We have a guy from Barrie that attends our locations once per week to remove dents on trades and lease returns. It's like the second coming of Christ.

Attend your area dealer and ask the service dude for their dent guy's number. Although he may do dealer only cars which is how our guy works. I'm going to Mississauga tomorrow to flog a 350Z ragtop that I've had all summer so I will ask for referrals.

Railton · « **Reply #9 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:35:29 pm »

Thanks all.
Railton

blur911 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:59:53 pm »

http://www.autocosmetic.com/retail-media.asp

Tony hasn't actually done any work for me, but I bet he's good.
He's a fellow racer, actually one of the best drivers I know, oh, and I think he's near you.

Railton · « **Reply #11 on:** October 20, 2010, 07:34:05 pm »

Quote from: blur911 on October 19, 2010, 10:59:53 pm

http://www.autocosmetic.com/retail-media.asp

Tony hasn't actually done any work for me, but I bet he's good.
He's a fellow racer, actually one of the best drivers I know, oh, and I think he's near you.

He's out of town for a few weeks apparently working a sh1t-load of hail work.
Railton

rrocket · « **Reply #12 on:** October 20, 2010, 07:37:28 pm »

Just search your phone phone book under "dent". There are a few places. Dent Express, Dent Wizard, etc...They all do it the same way.

articsteve · « **Reply #13 on:** October 20, 2010, 10:23:47 pm »

I forgot to ask. Completely slipped my mind. 2 1/2 hours crammed into a Z350 roadster suited to a person no more than 5.9 can do that to ya!

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No H2O · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2010, 09:23:53 am »

Quote from: Railton on October 19, 2010, 10:22:53 pm

If the dent is on the door do they have to remove the inside door panel?
Railton

They're easy enough to remove yourself if you are concerned about damage. Mine come off in under five minutes.

No H2O · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2010, 09:31:31 am »

Here is one of countless videos on YouTube showing the results of Paintless Dent Repair...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bAxvamy2Gg

Some have even used a heat gun/hair drier and cool spray.

This is a tough repair...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e1B0qJDEbs

jamie1 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2010, 07:54:53 pm »

Had the Acura done last year. Had crap load of hail damage. Was VERY impressed. My insurance guy even can out to see it after it was done. He,too was impressed and will recommend this type of repair for hail damage.

Turbo Bob · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2010, 09:12:45 pm »

Quote from: hcrv on October 23, 2010, 09:31:31 am

Here is one of countless videos on YouTube showing the results of Paintless Dent Repair...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bAxvamy2Gg

Some have even used a heat gun/hair drier and cool spray.

This is a tough repair...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e1B0qJDEbs

Wow that's pretty amazing.

Erik · « **Reply #18 on:** October 26, 2010, 10:53:23 pm »

I know a great guy. Has a Dent Doctor for almost 15 years now. He is in the northern part of Toronto. Don't know if it works for you location wise, but I can give you his contact info if you want to get in touch.

Railton · « **Reply #19 on:** October 26, 2010, 11:06:34 pm »

Does he have a mobile service?
Railton