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Well guys, I wanted to start my own CD5 restoration thread, but I have some learning to do.
My friend let me borrow all this equipment. I thought it would be easy to weld and electrode on and pull it off with a slide hammer, it's not.
So, I go ahead and try it and these are my results.
Anybody have any advice besides just take my time and learn it?
I did get one cool thing out of the experience though, I got frustrated so I painted my hub caps gun metal until I get my EX's
My friend let me borrow all this equipment. I thought it would be easy to weld and electrode on and pull it off with a slide hammer, it's not.
So, I go ahead and try it and these are my results.
Anybody have any advice besides just take my time and learn it?
I did get one cool thing out of the experience though, I got frustrated so I painted my hub caps gun metal until I get my EX's
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I don't know anything about body work, there are some in here that do, but have you tried asking in the new Paint and Body forum?
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Re: Started dent pulling (Skandalous INC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Skandalous INC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">For smaller sized dents, dry ice is your friend.
Some people say it's a myth, but I've done it before and it's worked. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Dry ice, care to explain?
Touring, no I haven't. I've never even looked in there, I'll go poke my head in
Some people say it's a myth, but I've done it before and it's worked. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Dry ice, care to explain?
Touring, no I haven't. I've never even looked in there, I'll go poke my head in
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Re: Started dent pulling (awdgsx96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by awdgsx96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Dry ice, care to explain?
Touring, no I haven't. I've never even looked in there, I'll go poke my head in </TD></TR></TABLE>
For small dings and dents, a process of heat and extreme cold may force the dent out on its own. Heat the dent with a specialized tool or blow dryer. Once its heated, apply dry ice directly on to the dents surface. Rub in circular motions from the center outwards. The dent should pop out.
NOTE: Dry ice can cause damage to skin instantly. Always wear gloves when handling dry ice.
Dry ice, care to explain?
Touring, no I haven't. I've never even looked in there, I'll go poke my head in </TD></TR></TABLE>
For small dings and dents, a process of heat and extreme cold may force the dent out on its own. Heat the dent with a specialized tool or blow dryer. Once its heated, apply dry ice directly on to the dents surface. Rub in circular motions from the center outwards. The dent should pop out.
NOTE: Dry ice can cause damage to skin instantly. Always wear gloves when handling dry ice.
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Re: Started dent pulling (awdgsx96)
Here is a video link of the dry ice dent removal method:
http://www.filecabi.net/video/20494805.html
http://www.filecabi.net/video/20494805.html
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Re: Started dent pulling (TouringAccord)
One more for kicks ....this one is my favorite plus it looks safer to use on paint (air duster/blow dryer):
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/...uster
Maybe they can be thrown into the Accord FAQ for future reference.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/...uster
Maybe they can be thrown into the Accord FAQ for future reference.
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I don't see why not, I'll add this thread now </TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't see why not, I'll add this thread now </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Started dent pulling (CD5SiR)
Very cool video. I don't know if it will work with my hunker though because the dents are ooooollllddd.
I'm still waiting for some responses from body and paint
I'm still waiting for some responses from body and paint
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Re: Started dent pulling (awdgsx96)
Man thats pretty sweet. I'm so going to try that!!! Sorry to jack but wont the dry ice method ruin the paint surface? or won't the PC air blaster ruin the clear coat or something? Thanks!
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Re: Started dent pulling (The-Kid)
Eh, I don't think that trick will work with my dent. I'm going to a junkyard tomorrow to pick up a new trunk and see if I can cut out a patch off the quarter panel. I got quite the mess.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The-Kid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Man thats pretty sweet. I'm so going to try that!!! Sorry to jack but wont the dry ice method ruin the paint surface? or won't the PC air blaster ruin the clear coat or something? Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes I believe if the paint is old it may crack....but the air duster method is safer because it doesn't freeze the paint like dry ice.
I also recommend testing it out at the local junk yard first just to be safe
Yes I believe if the paint is old it may crack....but the air duster method is safer because it doesn't freeze the paint like dry ice.
I also recommend testing it out at the local junk yard first just to be safe
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Where can I get air duster? I might as well give the hair dryer/air duster method a shot tomorrow once I get out of work seeing as I have nothing else to do. And even if the paint does crack, the car is going in for a paint job soon. But, once I figure out where I can pick up a bottle of air duster and try it out on my Accord, I'll post some pictures for future reference and for anyone who is curious to see how well this method works.
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you can get air dusters at places like Office Depot, Office Max, Best Buy, Circuit City, Micro Center, Computer Builders Warehouse, etc. You can pretty much find them at any office or computer supply store.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 5G_Vtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where can I get air duster? I might as well give the hair dryer/air duster method a shot tomorrow once I get out of work seeing as I have nothing else to do. And even if the paint does crack, the car is going in for a paint job soon. But, once I figure out where I can pick up a bottle of air duster and try it out on my Accord, I'll post some pictures for future reference and for anyone who is curious to see how well this method works.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm having my parents get me dry ice today. I'll take pics of that too only after if there is progress
I'm having my parents get me dry ice today. I'll take pics of that too only after if there is progress
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by awdgsx96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I'm having my parents get me dry ice today. I'll take pics of that too only after if there is progress </TD></TR></TABLE>
Deffinitely post some pictures if that method works for you. I didn't have time to try the air duster today, but tomorrow when I get out of work I'm going to run to Office Depot or Staples to pick some up and give it a try. So, there should be some pictures up tomorrow of the outcome.
I'm having my parents get me dry ice today. I'll take pics of that too only after if there is progress </TD></TR></TABLE>
Deffinitely post some pictures if that method works for you. I didn't have time to try the air duster today, but tomorrow when I get out of work I'm going to run to Office Depot or Staples to pick some up and give it a try. So, there should be some pictures up tomorrow of the outcome.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by awdgsx96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Eh, I don't think that trick will work with my dent. I'm going to a junkyard tomorrow to pick up a new trunk and see if I can cut out a patch off the quarter panel. I got quite the mess.
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god damn no amouunt of bondo can ever fix that good luck
also tried the hammer and dolly or block, whatever method
my grandpa has a shitload of them that he used to fix stuff like that with
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god damn no amouunt of bondo can ever fix that good luck
also tried the hammer and dolly or block, whatever method
my grandpa has a shitload of them that he used to fix stuff like that with
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What are you talking about? That will buff right out.
What are you talking about? That will buff right out.
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What are you talking about? That will buff right out. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Lmfao. My friend stopped by that does auto body and he said the same thing. Than he said it's not even worth trying to pull the dent with the gun because he couldn't even tell where the high and low spots were. Maybe some Mequiar's will do the trick
He just wound up telling me although its probably going to be hard to do, go to a junkyard and cut out a piece of quarter panel and reweld it back in
What are you talking about? That will buff right out. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Lmfao. My friend stopped by that does auto body and he said the same thing. Than he said it's not even worth trying to pull the dent with the gun because he couldn't even tell where the high and low spots were. Maybe some Mequiar's will do the trick
He just wound up telling me although its probably going to be hard to do, go to a junkyard and cut out a piece of quarter panel and reweld it back in
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Re: Started dent pulling (awdgsx96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by awdgsx96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well guys, I wanted to start my own CD5 restoration thread, but I have some learning to do.
So, I go ahead and try it and these are my results.
Anybody have any advice besides just take my time and learn it?
</TD></TR></TABLE>
whoa...i forgot to drop in the statement that, when pulling dents with a stud welder you should clear a good range area for you to work with (so that you maintain quality cosmetics)
after connecting the sliding hammer onto the stud, you gently pull on it to EASE the dent outward, do NOT yank or your results will come out like above. (i call it chickenpox) which will in fact lead to the usage of the hammer and dolly method.
Remember: Accords Need Tender Love.
Edit: awdgsx96, i'm not knockin you homeboy. i just don't want anyone else to have to go through what you're goin through.
So, I go ahead and try it and these are my results.
Anybody have any advice besides just take my time and learn it?
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whoa...i forgot to drop in the statement that, when pulling dents with a stud welder you should clear a good range area for you to work with (so that you maintain quality cosmetics)
after connecting the sliding hammer onto the stud, you gently pull on it to EASE the dent outward, do NOT yank or your results will come out like above. (i call it chickenpox) which will in fact lead to the usage of the hammer and dolly method.
Remember: Accords Need Tender Love.
Edit: awdgsx96, i'm not knockin you homeboy. i just don't want anyone else to have to go through what you're goin through.