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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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hey, can anybody give me some advic and steps on how to bondo and take dings/dents out, and where i can get the tool to pull out dents, ive never dont body work but ima quick learner and i just need to know where to start and it would be great for a nice step by step explanation on how to do the bondoing/body work


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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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First you need to get a good set of tools. I like to use a dolly and hammer if there is any way to get behind the dent. Number one rule though: Try to straighten the metal as much as you can and then use as little body filler as possible. As for a step by step this should help out a bit
1.Bang out the dent as much as you can
2. Mix your body plastic up and puit it on your dented area
3.Sand it down flat
4. Prime
5.Resand
6.Paint
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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what if i cant get behind the dent with a hammer,? is there a thing called liek a dent puller , u put a screw in the middle of the dent then pull it out then bodo over it or something , any one know about that and what i do if i cant get behind the dent with a hammer?
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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Yup...its called a dent puller/jerker or a slide hammer. The one's Ive used you weld these little tabs on it and then clamp the dent jerker to it. Then you can pull it out.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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I would recomend NOT using the dent puller that uses a screw.. Wheres the dent at on the car?
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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front rght fender is where the dent is, and there is a few dings
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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anyone want to help me out?
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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If it's the fender just pop it off and see if you can push the dings out with your hands before you start hammering and such. I would recommend the dolley/hammer for this.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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yea its the front right fender , how does it come off, ? just screws? or what
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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buy a new fender if your that picky
new aftermarket panel= 25 bucks + 50 bucks paint
or paint it yourself
if its minor
dont worry bout it
if its major just get a new fender
btw whats the color of the car
pEACe
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