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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 10:57 AM
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hi guys-
I feel like an idiot... I backed into table and got a huge dent on my trunk. I have posted some pics to show how bad it is. Would DING KING work on this?







I was thinking about taking it into the body shop but is that bad?
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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I'm thinking that this portion of the trunk is quite "workable". You should be able to go to a repair shop that specializes in pounding/"massaging" out dents without the need to fill or paint. It might need a bit of buffing afterwards. The "S" Badge might have to go though.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 07:22 AM
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Try a good PDR first. We had one at the Fall Colors and I know that Rick Hesel was really impressed with what they did.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 08:48 AM
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So do you think I should try ding king? What is PDR?
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by Hamada
So do you think I should try ding king? What is PDR?
Paintless Dent Repair.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 09:35 AM
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lol i knew that.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 10:51 AM
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I have watched places like the dent king try to remove dents that large. In the end, I would not recommend it. The dent ended up looking worse. Take it to the bodyshop.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 11:07 AM
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i dont think this dent is that easily fixed.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 11:14 AM
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if I do take it to the body shop what would be a decent price? thanks
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 02:01 AM
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that's a tricky question...

the pdr guy charged me $60.00 at FC.. took him five minutes BUT the piece of mind i know have was well worth it.. i'd say $300 but i don't know for sure
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