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Old 08-20-2013, 09:19 AM
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I have a small dent/crease on the passenger door of my 850 wagon and wondering how difficult it would be to "massage" the dent out? The paint in the area is fine and the dent/crease is not very deep nor noticeable except in the right light.....

I assume you just remove the door panel and push the dent out? Is there a specific tool I use? Thanks for any info or suggestions, I can wrench but I am not a body guy...........

Hard to see in the picture but it is right in the middle of the door, looks like somebody opened the edge of their door into it.....
 
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Thanks, I actually did some Google searches and found similar info, problem is, I do not have access to all those fancy tools and lights those experts were using, that is why I was asking here if it was possible to just remove the door panel and "massage" the dent out using a basic method?
 
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try it whats the worst you can do... make it worse...?
 
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I have seen a number of people in this area that come to you and do paint less dent removal. Most of them are just guys with no shop but I have seen them do a fairly good job. I am trying to find one now for a similar dent on another car that I have. I have usually seen these guys working in parking lots.

Fogducker where are you located? If it's in this area I'll get a phone number the next time I see any of these guys.
 
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Speaking from experience...dont watch PDR videos, buy the tools and go for it. It takes experience and is an art that takes patience.
 
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Originally Posted by Phil 850
I have seen a number of people in this area that come to you and do paint less dent removal. Most of them are just guys with no shop but I have seen them do a fairly good job. I am trying to find one now for a similar dent on another car that I have. I have usually seen these guys working in parking lots.

Fogducker where are you located? If it's in this area I'll get a phone number the next time I see any of these guys.
I am on Vancouver Island in BC Canada, I spoke with a body guy today and he says with the "slight" dent I have should be an easy do-it-yourself job....or buy a new door if I screw it up.....
 
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Speaking from experience...dont watch PDR videos, buy the tools and go for it. It takes experience and is an art that takes patience.
After some research I agree with you 100%...........the PDR videos are aimed at getting business when you screw it up trying to follow them, or at least trying to sell you the specialized tools........
 
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