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JohnnyRingo

(19,867 posts)

6. I've seem the results on a buddy's truck. I say try it.

Reply to Kennah (Original post)

Sat Dec 9, 2023, 10:11 AM

Dec 2023

They have tools that can go through a small access hole and hammer it out from behind. Like it never even happened.

But there is one issue. If it's dented in too far it stretches the metal. Then if it's pounded out it will "oil can" as it bulges outward. A pro will use heat and a shrinking hammer on the outside and a dolly on the inside to get the surface flat again. Unfortunately, that means it needs repainted.

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Anyone done any PDR - Paintless Dent Removal [View all] Kennah Dec 2023 OP

Is PDR a brand? I've pulled a couple dents with the suction cups. captain queeg Dec 2023 #1

Watched as a PDR specialist did gibraltar72 Dec 2023 #2

I worked at a Mercedes dealership in the 90's MOMFUDSKI Dec 2023 #4

My F I L , my hubby and my son have all used suction cups to pull out dents too. appleannie1 Dec 2023 #3

I have had it done to a few cars. Usually just before I've sold them. Amazing how they do it. mitch96 Dec 2023 #5

I've seem the results on a buddy's truck. I say try it. JohnnyRingo Dec 2023 #6