How to remove dents with dry ice?
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How to remove dents with dry ice?
I have alot of small dings and dents in my Civic that I really wanna get outta there, alot of them you can't even see, but you can definitely feel them.
Has anyone ever used dry ice to remove dents? Exactly what do you do? Or can you suggest another easy DIY method for removing these imperfections?
Has anyone ever used dry ice to remove dents? Exactly what do you do? Or can you suggest another easy DIY method for removing these imperfections?
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Dry Ice will condense metal and thereby shrink small dents on your car. Place the Dry Ice on the inside of the dent if possible. Use heavy gloves and press flat sheet against dent. If it is not possible to get on the inside concave part of the dent, then using heavy gloves hold the Dry Ice so a corner can fit into the bottom lowest part of the cratered dent. Hold the Dry Ice until the metal is frosted at least 2 inches beyond the dent. Let the metal warm up (in the sun is the best) and repeat the procedure. Sometimes the dent will pop out perfectly. More often it will not be possible to get a flat smooth finish, but the dent will be reduced noticeably. Creased metal will still show the crease line but the dent will be far less pronounced. I have not seen any paint damage, but I'm sure if the paint is not strongly adhered, it could peel away.
from http://www.dryiceinfo.com
from http://www.dryiceinfo.com
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Re: (ScaleExtric)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScaleExtric »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just wish they would sell it here in Irvine California </TD></TR></TABLE>
As previously 2kGS gave the website http://www.dryiceinfo.com
The first page scroll all the way down and click on dryice Directory and next page click on USA Directory and then type down your Area Code. There should be a listing of Dry Ice Suppliers in your area. Type down 714 for the area code because I know you live not too far from Santa Ana. There's plenty of places in Santa Ana that sells Dry Ice.
As previously 2kGS gave the website http://www.dryiceinfo.com
The first page scroll all the way down and click on dryice Directory and next page click on USA Directory and then type down your Area Code. There should be a listing of Dry Ice Suppliers in your area. Type down 714 for the area code because I know you live not too far from Santa Ana. There's plenty of places in Santa Ana that sells Dry Ice.
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Re: (B2FiNiTY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A few on h-t have said that the ding king sucks. </TD></TR></TABLE>
it shouldnt take a few H-T members to know that
it shouldnt take a few H-T members to know that
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Re: (fiebru1119)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fiebru1119 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow, learns something new every day..</TD></TR></TABLE>
My words exactly!
My words exactly!
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Re: (Gabe_)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Gabe_ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Or you could use the DING KING!
<FONT SIZE="10"><FONT COLOR="red">AS SEEN ON TV!!!</FONT></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
Doh! I think that's the same kit that was used to pierce my ear in 5th grade
<FONT SIZE="10"><FONT COLOR="red">AS SEEN ON TV!!!</FONT></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
Doh! I think that's the same kit that was used to pierce my ear in 5th grade
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Doh! I think that's the same kit that was used to pierce my ear in 5th grade </TD></TR></TABLE>
LMAO!
Doh! I think that's the same kit that was used to pierce my ear in 5th grade </TD></TR></TABLE>
LMAO!
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Re: (B2FiNiTY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A few on h-t have said that the ding king sucks. </TD></TR></TABLE>
you heard wrong, ding king works pretty decent
you heard wrong, ding king works pretty decent
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If someone you know has the DingKing it go for it, I wouldn't suggest buying it cause my friends dingking didn't have the greatest results on my panels with even minor dings.
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i know a place in rosemead/el monte area that sells dry ice ... though i never use it for dents but love to put it in 2 liter bottles with a little watter and put the cap back on and drop them down a storm drain ....... if you need info on where the place is just let me know...
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Re: (Gabe_)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Gabe_ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
LMAO!</TD></TR></TABLE>
laughing my *** off too! lol
LMAO!</TD></TR></TABLE>
laughing my *** off too! lol
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Re: (vtechicano)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtechicano »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does any one know about how much the dry ice cost. and what you get for the price.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Its pretty cheap..
Its pretty cheap..
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Re: (BrynnTheSlut)
plungers work too...was sceptable bout it but my friend just got one while i wasnt watching, popped it out and hes like "look" and it was gone.