pinky Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hi my friends Going to have a go at dent pulling on my mothers car Seen these kits, any one got any views on them, or used them, www.power-tec.co.uk Product no 92379, also on eBay, and a product video Red box with all the tools aprox cost 170 Can ay one advise something better Pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dykins Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Depending on how bad the dent is and if the paint is broken or not, it may be cheaper to use one of the professionals. I paid £70 to have a dent no bigger than the size of my hand pulled out on my daughter's car. Excellent job too, can't tell it was even there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 The key thing is HAVING REAR ACCESS. Do a You-tube search on: PDR or Paintless Dent Repair. The professionals have a huge range of special tools, all shapes, hooks, bars, straps etc They can get access through the gap between the door-frame and the glass. If you dont have rear access then the method of spot-welding studs and using a slide hammer is good. Photo of the dent wold help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Depending on the size/shape, dents can be pulled from the outside (with no access from behind) by gluing (hot melt adhesive) a stud on the outside and pulling that. The biggest fear is the paint seperating from the car - but rarely happens. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GUY BENNETT Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 They don't need rear access all the time, but would if the dent involved a crease in the metalwork. they use glues and solvents to attach and tetach small pullers to the surface to pull dents. Clever stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GUY BENNETT Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Beat me to it Roger, but the times I've seen it done involves cold glue. Edited June 6, 2014 by GUY BENNETT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Pink you have all the kit to do it already, came with that spot welder I got you. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmdr19 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Depends what your expectations are. These kits are widely available nad may do the job. Most include a video but what ALL of them don't include is training and years of experience. Better get yourself an old panel, knock a few dents in to it and practice. Just remember for every dent there is usually a resulting 'high' that needs dealing with. Even with pullers the area may need a tap-down tool used afterwards. Good luck Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheToolconnection/search?query=dent This is the kit I am talking about, second one down No need to repaint Stuart, were as using the spot welder you have to re paint Pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 It depends on the shape and size of the dent as if its stretched the metal then your going to have to do some bodywork anyway. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
had17462 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Pink my nephew does this for a living ,he's been doing it for main dealerships on brand new cars which get a dent sometimes in transport, he said have a go ,the worst case you will have to get it painted ,he also said he's still learning after 7 years,but good luck. Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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