Dent in my car (if you live in Maryland, local advice would be helpful)
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Dent in my car (if you live in Maryland, local advice would be helpful)
After a wonderful day of shopping, I returned to my car to see a good sized dent in my passenger door, more than likely a shopping cart.
The paint is perfectly fine, but the dent is quite visible. Anyone have any advice for a cheap fix? Also, anyone in the Maryland/DC area, if you have a place you could recommend that will do a good job and cheap, please let me know. Thanks.
The paint is perfectly fine, but the dent is quite visible. Anyone have any advice for a cheap fix? Also, anyone in the Maryland/DC area, if you have a place you could recommend that will do a good job and cheap, please let me know. Thanks.
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girlfriend found a ding on the driver side of her car also. We're just going to wait until we get some better weather to give the car a real good wash and look for any other dings before calling Dent Doctor. Supposedly, $85 for the first ding $15 each after words.
04-02-2008, 10:54 AM
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It's a very minor ding, but it does have a 3 inch crease. I went to the Honda dealership and they said that they do not to paint-less dent remover. However, they called someone who does, and he's going to meet me at the dealership tomorrow. Said it should be about $150
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Buy the ding king!! Why spend 150 dollars for 1 minute of work? Then if you get another ding you will still have you ding king!
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That's true. If it works, you've saved $138. If it doesn't, you've wasted $12 (or less if it works out in the future, or if you can return it).
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I'm sure Ding King works to a certain degree, but it just seems cheap (and not only from a monetary point). It just seems like something I'd use on my '91 CRX, not on my gorgeous 2007 Si Coupe. I could be wrong, but just an observation. I appreciate the input though, and any ideas are always welcome.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSi707 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm sure Ding King works to a certain degree, but it just seems cheap (and not only from a monetary point). It just seems like something I'd use on my '91 CRX, not on my gorgeous 2007 Si Coupe. I could be wrong, but just an observation. I appreciate the input though, and any ideas are always welcome.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The best fix isn't always the most expensive. If there is a crease, the Ding King won't work, but I know for a fact, that it works great on un-creased dents.
You could always buy a hammer and dolly set! Still cheaper than the paintless dent guy, but you'd probably do more damage. Lol!
I have this hammer and dolly set> http://www.eastwoodco.com/shop...=1704
I was a little skeptical because it was so affordable, but I know that Eastwood is a great company. I am very satisfied with the quality of the set. It's not the best, but it is a great set for a beginner at panel shaping.
Just a little proof that affordable can be quality.
Modified by 2008fijibluesi at 5:11 PM 4/2/2008
The best fix isn't always the most expensive. If there is a crease, the Ding King won't work, but I know for a fact, that it works great on un-creased dents.
You could always buy a hammer and dolly set! Still cheaper than the paintless dent guy, but you'd probably do more damage. Lol!
I have this hammer and dolly set> http://www.eastwoodco.com/shop...=1704
I was a little skeptical because it was so affordable, but I know that Eastwood is a great company. I am very satisfied with the quality of the set. It's not the best, but it is a great set for a beginner at panel shaping.
Just a little proof that affordable can be quality.
Modified by 2008fijibluesi at 5:11 PM 4/2/2008
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 100miles+ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That **** will buff out lol, right fiji 
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Hahaha...as long as it is smaller than 29 inches across, it will buff right out.
Throw some compound on your buffer. Proceed to buff for no more than 37 seconds. Go have a beer, because you've worked hard enough. Go out to the car, and stare hard at the dent for 97 minutes. Make sure you sigh periodically (this entices the auto-fix process). Go to sleep. Wake up at 3:14 am and set a glass of water on the ground directly under dent. The car gets thirsty working so hard! Go back to sleep. Wake up at 5:19 am and if you stare at your car at just the right angle, you won't be able to see the dent anymore. VOILA! It's gone! You're welcome.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Hahaha...as long as it is smaller than 29 inches across, it will buff right out.
Throw some compound on your buffer. Proceed to buff for no more than 37 seconds. Go have a beer, because you've worked hard enough. Go out to the car, and stare hard at the dent for 97 minutes. Make sure you sigh periodically (this entices the auto-fix process). Go to sleep. Wake up at 3:14 am and set a glass of water on the ground directly under dent. The car gets thirsty working so hard! Go back to sleep. Wake up at 5:19 am and if you stare at your car at just the right angle, you won't be able to see the dent anymore. VOILA! It's gone! You're welcome.
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Well, I appreciate the insight. Everyone is different. Honda-TECH is for "tech's" and a lot of guys are pretty talented and do some good work on this website.
However, I'm the kinda guy that will swap my exhaust, upgrade my intake, change my oil, etc. I really don't want to get too involved UNLESS it's going to save me a lot of money. I'm far from a high-roller, but, $150 isn't a whole lot of money to me to have the peace of mind that my car will be looking great afterwards.
However, I'm the kinda guy that will swap my exhaust, upgrade my intake, change my oil, etc. I really don't want to get too involved UNLESS it's going to save me a lot of money. I'm far from a high-roller, but, $150 isn't a whole lot of money to me to have the peace of mind that my car will be looking great afterwards.
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So you dont like getting your hands dirty huh
I personally try to do everything myself, sets me apart from the people who dont know how to do an oil change
Everyone has there ooooown preferences I guess
I personally try to do everything myself, sets me apart from the people who dont know how to do an oil change
Everyone has there ooooown preferences I guess
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 100miles+ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I personally try to do everything myself</TD></TR></TABLE>
that's fine, and a good way to be but only to a certain extent. there is really only one way to put an exhaust on, one way to change your oil, etc....
removing a dent the proper PDR way is a fine art; the best of the best have ALOT of experience. don't try it yourself, esp on a new freakin' car. just go pay the best PDR guy you can. what i'd do if i was the OP is go to a few of the good body shops in the area, and see who they use. go to some of the high end dealers in the area, and ask them the same Q. if they tell you dent wizards or something, get their guy's actual name. if there is a common denominator in your search, use him.
expect to pay $85 or so...
i use a guy who worked for several years under dent wizards. he then went out on his own and does phenominal work....unfortunately, he's about 2 or 3 hours from you. he just took out a very challenging roof dent from my new ms3.
that's fine, and a good way to be but only to a certain extent. there is really only one way to put an exhaust on, one way to change your oil, etc....
removing a dent the proper PDR way is a fine art; the best of the best have ALOT of experience. don't try it yourself, esp on a new freakin' car. just go pay the best PDR guy you can. what i'd do if i was the OP is go to a few of the good body shops in the area, and see who they use. go to some of the high end dealers in the area, and ask them the same Q. if they tell you dent wizards or something, get their guy's actual name. if there is a common denominator in your search, use him.
expect to pay $85 or so...
i use a guy who worked for several years under dent wizards. he then went out on his own and does phenominal work....unfortunately, he's about 2 or 3 hours from you. he just took out a very challenging roof dent from my new ms3.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 100miles+ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So you dont like getting your hands dirty huh
I personally try to do everything myself, sets me apart from the people who dont know how to do an oil change
Everyone has there ooooown preferences I guess </TD></TR></TABLE>
Dude....Did you read my post? Where did I say I don't like getting my hands dirty, OR do I not know how to "do an oil change"? RIDICULOUS. This site definitely exploits the incompetence of some members. Mind blowing, if you ask me.
I personally try to do everything myself, sets me apart from the people who dont know how to do an oil change
Everyone has there ooooown preferences I guess
</TD></TR></TABLE>Dude....Did you read my post? Where did I say I don't like getting my hands dirty, OR do I not know how to "do an oil change"? RIDICULOUS. This site definitely exploits the incompetence of some members. Mind blowing, if you ask me.
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I hear what you're saying, but I find it insulting to say that I'm afraid to "get my hands dirty".
I have a hobby shop with 24 lifts that I visit frequently. I'm far from a pro, but that statement just labeled me as a snob, which could not be further from the truth. I just want my car fixed, and I refuse to do it with a "as seen on t.v." add.
Does this make me a "too afraid to get my hands dirty"? Please let me know.
I have a hobby shop with 24 lifts that I visit frequently. I'm far from a pro, but that statement just labeled me as a snob, which could not be further from the truth. I just want my car fixed, and I refuse to do it with a "as seen on t.v." add.
Does this make me a "too afraid to get my hands dirty"? Please let me know.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2008fijibluesi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Hahaha...as long as it is smaller than 29 inches across, it will buff right out. Throw some compound on your buffer. Proceed to buff for no more than 37 seconds. Go have a beer, because you've worked hard enough. Go out to the car, and stare hard at the dent for 97 minutes. Make sure you sigh periodically (this entices the auto-fix process). Go to sleep. Wake up at 3:14 am and set a glass of water on the ground directly under dent. The car gets thirsty working so hard! Go back to sleep. Wake up at 5:19 am and if you stare at your car at just the right angle, you won't be able to see the dent anymore. VOILA! It's gone! You're welcome.</TD></TR></TABLE>rofL
Hahaha...as long as it is smaller than 29 inches across, it will buff right out.
Throw some compound on your buffer. Proceed to buff for no more than 37 seconds. Go have a beer, because you've worked hard enough. Go out to the car, and stare hard at the dent for 97 minutes. Make sure you sigh periodically (this entices the auto-fix process). Go to sleep. Wake up at 3:14 am and set a glass of water on the ground directly under dent. The car gets thirsty working so hard! Go back to sleep. Wake up at 5:19 am and if you stare at your car at just the right angle, you won't be able to see the dent anymore. VOILA! It's gone! You're welcome.</TD></TR></TABLE>rofL
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Pics help. Remove panel, try popping it out with your hand or by putting some masking tape on the head of a hammer and lightly tapping on the dent from the inside the door. Make sure the windows up^ 
If that doesn't work, you can always try and get a dollie and hammer and go to work. But that usually will require more than I'm guessing you'll be willing to do. You most likely end up sanding down the area from the outside and using a glaze and sanding that down to make it smooth. Then some etch primer. Then refinish the area and blend it out. Clear. Buff. And there you are. 
Modified by Tyte-S at 9:34 PM 4/2/2008
If that doesn't work, you can always try and get a dollie and hammer and go to work. But that usually will require more than I'm guessing you'll be willing to do. You most likely end up sanding down the area from the outside and using a glaze and sanding that down to make it smooth. Then some etch primer. Then refinish the area and blend it out. Clear. Buff. And there you are. Modified by Tyte-S at 9:34 PM 4/2/2008
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Btw, there is a Paint and Body section. Post this there.
https://honda-tech.com/zeroforum/84
https://honda-tech.com/zeroforum/84
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSi707 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Dude....Did you read my post? Where did I say I don't like getting my hands dirty, OR do I not know how to "do an oil change"? RIDICULOUS. This site definitely exploits the incompetence of some members. Mind blowing, if you ask me.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSi707 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I hear what you're saying, but I find it insulting to say that I'm afraid to "get my hands dirty".
I have a hobby shop with 24 lifts that I visit frequently. I'm far from a pro, but that statement just labeled me as a snob, which could not be further from the truth. I just want my car fixed, and I refuse to do it with a "as seen on t.v." add.
Does this make me a "too afraid to get my hands dirty"? Please let me know.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Calm down killer
Dude....Did you read my post? Where did I say I don't like getting my hands dirty, OR do I not know how to "do an oil change"? RIDICULOUS. This site definitely exploits the incompetence of some members. Mind blowing, if you ask me.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSi707 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I hear what you're saying, but I find it insulting to say that I'm afraid to "get my hands dirty".
I have a hobby shop with 24 lifts that I visit frequently. I'm far from a pro, but that statement just labeled me as a snob, which could not be further from the truth. I just want my car fixed, and I refuse to do it with a "as seen on t.v." add.
Does this make me a "too afraid to get my hands dirty"? Please let me know.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by builthatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
that's fine, and a good way to be but only to a certain extent. there is really only one way to put an exhaust on, one way to change your oil, etc....
removing a dent the proper PDR way is a fine art; the best of the best have ALOT of experience. don't try it yourself, esp on a new freakin' car. just go pay the best PDR guy you can. what i'd do if i was the OP is go to a few of the good body shops in the area, and see who they use. go to some of the high end dealers in the area, and ask them the same Q. if they tell you dent wizards or something, get their guy's actual name. if there is a common denominator in your search, use him.
expect to pay $85 or so...
i use a guy who worked for several years under dent wizards. he then went out on his own and does phenominal work....unfortunately, he's about 2 or 3 hours from you. he just took out a very challenging roof dent from my new ms3.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I work in a shop that does paintless dent removal. If you're interested in traveling down to Richmond there is a guy here that does phenomenal work. I quoted this for emphasis on the skill required to pull a dent successfully.
that's fine, and a good way to be but only to a certain extent. there is really only one way to put an exhaust on, one way to change your oil, etc....
removing a dent the proper PDR way is a fine art; the best of the best have ALOT of experience. don't try it yourself, esp on a new freakin' car. just go pay the best PDR guy you can. what i'd do if i was the OP is go to a few of the good body shops in the area, and see who they use. go to some of the high end dealers in the area, and ask them the same Q. if they tell you dent wizards or something, get their guy's actual name. if there is a common denominator in your search, use him.
expect to pay $85 or so...
i use a guy who worked for several years under dent wizards. he then went out on his own and does phenominal work....unfortunately, he's about 2 or 3 hours from you. he just took out a very challenging roof dent from my new ms3.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I work in a shop that does paintless dent removal. If you're interested in traveling down to Richmond there is a guy here that does phenomenal work. I quoted this for emphasis on the skill required to pull a dent successfully.