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PDR on teeners, PDR - Paintless Dent Repair |
arkitect |
Jul 23 2015, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
I was recently going thru youtube videos searching for PDR tools due to a tv advertise or car show don't remember which. Interesting process for removing dents without having to do the body work repair and paint.
Is this only for newer cars where the metal is thinner or can this method be used on our older cars? I know the access had to be there like thru a tail light opening or behind a interior removed panel. Any experts out there on this type of repair? Dave |
thelogo |
Jul 23 2015, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
Not a n expert (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
But had a tiny spot done on my door Had access from behind door Guy did a ok job but used building primer instead of the car stuff However body shop where I had it painted ,30 years experience And featured in hot v w magazine Said only certain dents should be done p d r And that I wasted 150 $ having it done because anything that Will need paint matching will need to be gone over from body shop So he reccomends p d r for only spots that are hardly noticeable And are not scratched (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
Andyrew |
Jul 23 2015, 09:32 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Dave,
What do you need done? |
arkitect |
Jul 23 2015, 10:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
Dave, What do you need done? Hey Andrew, I seen the tools which led me to the procedure that looked pretty cool. thelogo is right, damage can't have any breaks in the paint. The videos I seen, the repairs came out pretty good but they are able to pick the right ones also. My teener is ok but my son's got a pretty nice horizontal crease right behind the passenger door. Dave |
Andyrew |
Jul 24 2015, 01:15 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Newer cars say less than 15 years old they can do pretty cool things on dents that dont have physical creases. Older cars there is typically so much bodywork that has already been done to it that it makes it difficult to do. Plus thicker metal is more difficult to form back.
Take a picture of the damage, We can probably tell you if its PDR material or not.. |
somd914 |
Jul 24 2015, 05:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I had a good size ding on my '84 911 fender removed via PDR. While there the tech found two other minor ones on the fender - had to look hard but were there. $75, came to the house, can't find the dings now, great deal.
As for tools, the shop who did mine projected a grid onto the fender to find the distortions and to determine when they had been corrected. I haven't had much luck on some of our newer car's door dings - crash support members running through doors prevented access to the ding areas. And with a ding on my DD that had fractured paint, compliments of a hotel valet who paid for the repair, none of the shops wanted to remove the ding then paint - just fill then paint - cheaper and easier. |
jim_hoyland |
Jul 24 2015, 05:46 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,303 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I used PDR several months ago on the 914. I could see 2 small dents ; when the tech put the light on the body there were 2 others that had 't been noticed.
They have all the tools and do very good work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
arkitect |
Jul 24 2015, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
It sounds like its possible even with our older thicker metal cars, the case I threw out was not a good example because the main car color is silver and it has some replacement doors on it that are blue. Needs a respray.
I will take a picture later today and post. Dave |
gryphon68 |
Jul 24 2015, 07:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 2-October 13 From: SE Michigan Member No.: 16,462 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The real trick is to find the best PDR guy in your area. A lot of dealerships (new and used) farm out that work to the really talented PDR shops. Ask around, the cream will rise to the top.
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76-914 |
Jul 24 2015, 08:55 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,504 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
My neighbor is in this business and does a few of the dealerships cars. He's worked on a '68 Ghia w/o a problem. But if yours is creased or on a ridge then your probably SOL.
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ConeDodger |
Jul 24 2015, 09:53 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,594 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I had PDR done on a deck lid dent. Works. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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campbellcj |
Jul 24 2015, 10:01 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
I learned another dad at our daughter's school has been doing PDR since the 90's and he just did a couple small door dings on my 997's rear fender. It only took him a few minutes and now I truly cannot find where they were.
These dings were tiny enough where I half thought I was silly for even worrying about them, but they bugged me. The PDR guy got out of his car and instantly spotted them from 10-15 feet away. Then after fixing those, he proactively scanned for other dings before taking off. A real pro. |
Cuda911 |
Jul 24 2015, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Last year I was getting my helmet off of a shelf in the garage and it slipped out of the bag and fell right onto the hood of my 914. DOH!!!
I took it to a PDR guy and he did a great job. |
steuspeed |
Jul 24 2015, 10:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,008 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
My experience with paintless dent removal:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...mp;hl=tom+black I found my guy on Craigslist. Like others have said, the work is farmed out to these guys by dealers and body shops. http://paintlessdentrepairportland.com/ |
arkitect |
Jul 24 2015, 11:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
It sounds like its possible even with our older thicker metal cars, the case I threw out was not a good example because the main car color is silver and it has some replacement doors on it that are blue. Needs a respray. I will take a picture later today and post. Dave Well so much for that goal. Good to know we have a resource for when those accidents occur. Just need your local PDR professional. |
arkitect |
Jul 25 2015, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
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Andyrew |
Jul 25 2015, 10:09 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Not that close to the door jamb. That needs serious finishing, probably even a slide hammer.
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arkitect |
Jul 25 2015, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
Check out the longs, he has a good condition 71.
Dave |
Andyrew |
Jul 26 2015, 08:04 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Very nice!!
That would make a great project! |
relentless |
Jul 26 2015, 02:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 1-April 07 From: Oregon Member No.: 7,636 |
I recall seeing a PDR kit that used a ball bearing and magnetic tools. It looked pretty cool - the ball bearing was on the outside so the PDR guy could see exactly where the tool was applying pressure.
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