small dents

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Tue 28 Feb 2006 17:38
small dents - seabreeze
I will be selling my car soon that has several small, shallow dents, approx 2cm-3cm long which i can get to from the inside. I have used a PDR repairer for a larger dent previously, but it's not economic for these. Would it be possible with a lot of patience to work them out myself? Can't find info on internet - but guess very slowly working in from edge with a flattish, blunt tool eg cycle tyre lever, might do it?
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Tue 28 Feb 2006 18:16
small dents - Peter D
Yes some tyre levers or even and old stainless steel spoon works extremely well. Always view your dent as you work, if it is back to front use a mirror on plasic suckers as this help a lot. However practice makes perfect so deal with the smallest first and do not over work the area do not do this in very cold weather as the paint can graze. Regards Peter
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Tue 28 Feb 2006 22:16
small dents - martint123
Don't use anything with an edge. Try to avoid stretching the metal. The 'proper' tools seem very expensive - have a look at some, not a lot of detail to attempt to copy them though!.

www.smart-express.co.uk/paintless_dent_removal.html
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Tue 28 Feb 2006 22:32
small dents - johnny
Reminds me of an episode of Father Ted ...
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Wed 1 Mar 2006 08:58
small dents - seabreeze
Thanks for the advice - definitely not a day to try it today then seeing as the car is covered in ice!
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