Can PDR fix this?

OpAmp · 04-27-2009, 04:15 PM

I made a thread about this awhile back, but was only recently able to get a good picture of the dent.

So do you guys think paintless dent removal can fix this?

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Ron Jr · 04-27-2009, 04:18 PM

Looks like t\They should be able to roll it out from the back.

joebenz · 04-27-2009, 04:21 PM

that looks like PDR should easily be able to get that out.

spoolIT85 · 04-27-2009, 04:25 PM

yeah, its a pretty big dent... should be easily fixed-

OpAmp · 04-27-2009, 04:27 PM

Ah good, that's a relief!

Anyone know of any good PDR services in the SoCal area?

Krytech · 04-27-2009, 04:30 PM

It's looks fairly large, but I think you have a good chance of a simple PDR fix. I don't see a crease so that's good. However it looks like the dent is over some of the normal body curves and lines so that could be more problematic.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

joebenz · 04-27-2009, 05:11 PM

i used this guy a few years ago.

The Dent Houdini
Ed Van Klaveren
(714) 556-0660

he mostly does work in OC. he also does work for a VW and BMW dealership in Whittier.

edit: he's a mobile guy. he'll come to your home/work to do the job...that's what i meant by he mostly does work in OC

OpAmp · 04-27-2009, 05:21 PM

Is Dent Wizard any good?

http://www.dentwizard.com/content/11...umer_home.aspx

RLE · 04-28-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OpAmp

Is Dent Wizard any good?

http://www.dentwizard.com/content/11...umer_home.aspx

The technique of PDR was originated by Bill Buckley who owns the Dent Wizard Company here in the Seattle area. I've had 4-5 dents removed by Dent Wizard.

Back when they were just getting started in 1989, somebody dented the RR door of my '89 190E 2.6 and Buckley came to my house with his tools and fixed it in the driveway. Completely invisible.

Since he franchises the other outlets and provides training, he just counts his money these days.

jagass · 04-28-2009, 12:21 AM

I believe it can...

OpAmp · 04-28-2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLE

The technique of PDR was originated by Bill Buckley who owns the Dent Wizard Company here in the Seattle area. I've had 4-5 dents removed by Dent Wizard.

Back when they were just getting started in 1989, somebody dented the RR door of my '89 190E 2.6 and Buckley came to my house with his tools and fixed it in the driveway. Completely invisible.

Since he franchises the other outlets and provides training, he just counts his money these days.

so how much does Dent Wizard generally charge?

sameer13 · 04-28-2009, 08:26 AM

That looks like something you can try to fix yourself before paying for it. See this video on Utube. I haven't tried it yet but it's worth a try.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItSWESEVOUA

That section may just pop back out.

Ron Jr · 04-28-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sameer13

That looks like something you can try to fix yourself before paying for it. See this video on Utube. I haven't tried it yet but it's worth a try.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItSWESEVOUA

That section may just pop back out.

Tried this didn't work for me I also tried the dry ice method.

OpAmp · 04-28-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameer13

That looks like something you can try to fix yourself before paying for it. See this video on Utube. I haven't tried it yet but it's worth a try.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItSWESEVOUA

That section may just pop back out.

Not sure if that will work. Especially since my dent is on a body curve.

I'll have to pay a visit to dent wizard later on and see what happens.

justthinking · 04-28-2009, 10:10 PM

How did you get the dent in the first place?

RLE · 04-28-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OpAmp

so how much does Dent Wizard generally charge?

Varies, but $75-$100 per panel is not far off. Compare that to repairing it conventionally.

OpAmp · 04-29-2009, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLE

Varies, but $75-$100 per panel is not far off. Compare that to repairing it conventionally.

Sounds pretty good to me...compared to the ridiculous $1400 the dealer was asking for....

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Krytech MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,421 Drives: 2008 C350 & 2004 Endeavor	It's looks fairly large, but I think you have a good chance of a simple PDR fix. I don't see a crease so that's good. However it looks like the dent is over some of the normal body curves and lines so that could be more problematic. Good luck! Let us know how it goes. __________________ C350 Sport Steel Grey w/ black interior P2 Package, Multimedia, iPod Kit & Backup Camera, MB Arts Strut Brace Eibach front & rear sway bars and springs (Pro Kit Plus)

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joebenz Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: orange county Posts: 268 Drives: 99 DC2, 08 C350	i used this guy a few years ago. The Dent Houdini Ed Van Klaveren (714) 556-0660 he mostly does work in OC. he also does work for a VW and BMW dealership in Whittier. edit: he's a mobile guy. he'll come to your home/work to do the job...that's what i meant by he mostly does work in OC __________________ Moderator at http://www.honda-acura.net Last edited by joebenz; 04-27-2009 at 05:41 PM.

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jagass Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 275 Drives: pick up	I believe it can... __________________ Music is my LIFE!!!

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spoolIT85 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 376 Drives: C300 sport 4matic	yeah, its a pretty big dent... should be easily fixed-

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OpAmp Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 34 Drives: C300 Sport	Ah good, that's a relief! Anyone know of any good PDR services in the SoCal area?

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OpAmp Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 34 Drives: C300 Sport	Is Dent Wizard any good? http://www.dentwizard.com/content/11...umer_home.aspx

04-28-2009, 08:26 AM	#12
sameer13 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 75 Drives: 2009 C300 4Matic	That looks like something you can try to fix yourself before paying for it. See this video on Utube. I haven't tried it yet but it's worth a try. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItSWESEVOUA That section may just pop back out. __________________ 2009 C300 4Matic

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