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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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It all depends on the person doing it. Painless dent repair is an artform, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I've had many dents pulled out that many said "no way" and they are flawless. Go to someone who knows what they are doing.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by shotiable,Sep 2 2008, 07:48 PM
i went to a local dent day here in the bay area and i swear that i'm not exaggerating it took two seconds and my dent vanished! i was a super satisfied customer

tntrac- you got ripped off, i only paid $35 for each dent

also, to the op, ironically i have the same exact dent but on my driver's side fender. my suspicion is that someone leaned/sat on it while it was at the dealership.... damn fatasses... lay off the mcdonalds!

Now I feel good since you have good experiences.

I actually have 3 dents, but one was so hard to find (one of those you have to put your heads sideway).

Anyways, the dealership is paying for the repair since I bought the car there.

I was thinking the same. Somebody proabably changed engine oil and reached over without being careful.

Edit: Did they have to remove the wheel to get access underneath? Just curious.


Tony
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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I think the have the exact same dent on my driver side fender too! We should organize another dent day!!!!


edit - I just noticed I strayed away from the regional forums.....sorry
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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on PDR. If you find someone who is experienced the dents will be GONE.

I had some done in an Accord...found the guy at the Honda dealership. They make the rounds of the dealerships to service trade-ins and other used inventory.

I had another PDR job done on my S at Dragon Ball last year. Wish I could remember they guy's name because he was great. Repairs were PERFECT.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by tntrac,Sep 3 2008, 08:34 AM

Now I feel good since you have good experiences.

I actually have 3 dents, but one was so hard to find (one of those you have to put your heads sideway).

Anyways, the dealership is paying for the repair since I bought the car there.

I was thinking the same. Somebody proabably changed engine oil and reached over without being careful.

Edit: Did they have to remove the wheel to get access underneath? Just curious.


Tony
i got my door dings fixed not the fender one, i figured it was really not noticable and it didnt bug me that much. but a few guys had dents on their fenders taken out, our pdr guy just jacked the car up and went under the plastic lining under the fender, so no he didnt remove the wheel. good luck with you repairs
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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removing dents with dry ice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6AZoN0c6lI

try this one if you can't get dry ice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0bJd2HPc_k

i'll probably try the C02 can method on my 06 civic this weekend.

btw, i had PDR done to remove 4 dents from my s2k. it was $25 for each dent, i paid for 3 and the 4th one was free.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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I had a dent in my hardtop, used Dent Wizard. Guy came to my house
in 15 minutes no dent. Cost me around 80 bucks.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Damn it... you all are lucky. There is only 1 PDR guy in my area. He's very good but charges an arm and a leg. Everytime I go, im always looking at +$130 for a single dent (I think he looks at the overall condition if the car and prices on the fly, nicer cars paying more). But the results have been worth it!
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Got the 3 dents removed. First time I saw the process. Amazing fast-like a miracle






The guy charges 100-150 per panel, but he seems very flexible.

He is in OC near Huntington Beach.


Let me know if you need his info.

Tony
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