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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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The thing is that this AP1 I picked up is so close to perfection that I might as well just make it perfect. I've owned my AP2 since day one and have managed to keep the car dent free up until now so I'm quite confident that I'll be able to do the same with the AP1.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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i totally understand, but driving in the real world with suvs and crazies means dents, etc. good luck, shouldn't be too expensive.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 01:51 AM
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I used one of those silly "Ding King" dent pullers and no shit, it worked. Not in one pull as Billy Mays would lead you to believe but I did a number of tries and eventually the dent was just about gone. Be careful though, if the glue sticks too well, you will pull the spot above the level of the surrounding area.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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I tried the Ding King to before with terrible results....basicaly I started with one dent and ended up with 3....NEVER AGAIN will I try Ding King
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 04:29 AM
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the front fenders are VERY thin lite weight so this is good and bad

remove the plastic liner, the clips are expensive to replace and damage easy, save as many as you can. from the back GENTLY smooth back the dent with your hand. it may not return to its original shape, the bad.

replace the fender for ~$250.

i would use some toothpaste to remove any scratches and call it good. use the money elsewhere.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 04:37 AM
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Looks like your car is totalled
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by chillout18,Dec 10 2007, 04:21 AM
I tried the Ding King to before with terrible results....basicaly I started with one dent and ended up with 3....NEVER AGAIN will I try Ding King
lol that sucks..
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jah,Dec 10 2007, 05:29 AM
the front fenders are VERY thin lite weight so this is good and bad

remove the plastic liner, the clips are expensive to replace and damage easy, save as many as you can. from the back GENTLY smooth back the dent with your hand. it may not return to its original shape, the bad.

replace the fender for ~$250.

i would use some toothpaste to remove any scratches and call it good. use the money elsewhere.
It's actually the rear fender. This panel is welded on so I just wanted to check whether I had clear access to the back with the dent in that location.
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