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Fri 12 Sep 2003 22:37

--Dealing with dent problems? - Jason Clark

Came across this good site via the search engines and thought I would ask a question for other car nuts to ask :)

Bought a car recently that is my pride and joy after riding about in a 1986 Toyota Carina, and want to keep it in prestine condition if I can...

In immaculate condition for year 1998..and beyond garage inspection had only one very small dent on o/f door which is nothing to worry about.

I now after a week have a small dent on the driver side door just above the plastic trim. Most proabably caused after leaving it in a multi-storey.

Best way to get rid of this?

Just ordered Ding King a U.S. kit for removing dents and dings...not sure it will work, but seems a lot cheaper than taking to a dent specialist at £55+

Is it a losing battle keeping a car in immaculate condition and have I wasted my money?

Thanks guys and girls,
Jason Clark

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Fri 12 Sep 2003 22:42

--Dealing with dent problems? - Altea Ego

HIya and welcome. Sorry to say yes you have wasted your money. Its all very well having these fancy and clever tools, but you need the skill to use them properly. Its very easy to make things worse if you dont know what you are doing.

The dentmaster type services are very good, and very good value for money. If you want to keep your car looking pristine, put a tenner a week away to save for the service.

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Fri 12 Sep 2003 22:47

--Dealing with dent problems? - Halmer

Dentmaster sorted four dents out in my Golf for £70. I didn't even know that two of them existed. He was very thorough. Much better than having it sprayed despite what the VW dealer advised me(you'll be able to tell etc. etc.).

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