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Pegleg



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Dent repair

Some Censored hit my rear door with their wing mirror when i was stationary and drove off.
The paint is fine, but it's left a two inch dent in towards the rear of the door and i don't think it can be knocked out from the back of the panel.
I've sent a photo of the dent to my local PDR bloke.

Anyone had any success with having small dents repaired where access to the back of the panel is not easy? Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Post #140843 24th Apr 2012 9:36 pm
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Bummer Greg Sad
Makes it even worse when there's no redress, sorry mate no advice on the dent.

Post #140847 24th Apr 2012 10:01 pm
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npinks



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Censored people who have no respect Evil or Very Mad

Hard to say, I've seen dents removed that looked bad, and other that looked easy been impossible Confused

Anyone at the luxury coach works who could look at it and try their hand on a cheaper car for a change Idea

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Pegleg



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Ay Dave,
Bit annoying when you take care of your car and others don't give a Censored

I'm paranoid about supermarkets, particualry those who park next next to you with a child seat in the back. Door opens then thump Big Cry Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

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Pegleg



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Nick,
Pity I don't work there anymore; I've seen those chaps at Crewe with what looks like a box of toffee hammers do some amazing work. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Post #140852 24th Apr 2012 10:10 pm
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taztastic



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Hi Greg
My mate has his own PDR company, depends on what is at the back of the panel, ie is the dent accessible, if paint is intact and don't not too deep, it should be possible. If the dent is deep the metal stretches and you will end up with a ripple.
I had one in the bonnet a few weeks back, he whipped his tool out and was done in a jiffy Laughing

Post #140853 24th Apr 2012 10:11 pm
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Pegleg



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Censored Champion! Rolling with laughter

The dent isn't deep at all, but slighlty creased and because it's at the rear of the panel, difficult to access.
See what my PDR chap comes up with.

Nick had the right idea, take it to Crewe, but i'm retired from it all now Evil or Very Mad Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Post #140854 24th Apr 2012 10:13 pm
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Captain Worm



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I've had dents removed before from door skins to very good effect. He used a small inflatable bag and levers which he put down the window gap. I was amazed at what he was able to do. A very reasonable price also.. Thumbs Up Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

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slimshooter



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Shame its creased. Google fixing dent with hair dryer and compressed air can. Never tried it my self.

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Pegleg



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PDR chap came round today.

Fantastic job, I can't see where the damage was at all.

I used 'Dent Wizard'.
And it was Thumbs Up Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

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npinks



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Any before and after pictures Question

Thats if you have a camera Idea

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Pegleg



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Nick,
Think my shutter has rusted up due to lack of snow. Big Cry
Yes, I've got a before, will take an after tomorrow.

Been a bit busy today with a very inquistive puppy,
Smashing Thumbs Up Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

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Pegleg



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As promised Nick,
Before with a slight crease,

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And after
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 Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

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Greg, Greg ,Greg oh dear those Arches need some work Laughing But the Black's Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

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Pegleg



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Tony,
Not much point, the lanes here are full of horse s Censored t and many of them are flooded. It looks like a perfect practice area for Duncan Goodhew Laughing .

He used to be a bin man in Venice Rolling with laughter Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

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