Posted April 9, 200817 yr If Anyone here needs details on how to fix a dent or anything to do with auto collision repair, refinsh, unibody/frame, detailing, or even airbag systems and restraints any questions feel free to ask me... As i am I-car Certified and also I-car Certified welder... I'd Just like to help anyone Maybe Save You some money instead of bringing it to a collision shop, you can do it yourself
April 9, 200817 yr i have a few dents my lil brother put in my moms minivan when turning in a tight alley..the dent is about 7-8''in length maybe 3'' wide and goes in about 2'' deep..i was thinking of fixing it before trading it in because i know the dealers are going to deduct alot because of it..
April 9, 200817 yr Author i work on all kinds of vehicles, where is that dent located? quarter panel? can you gain access to the panel?
April 9, 200817 yr its on the right side the back door that slides back and forth to let people in and out..i think i can remove the panel from the inside
April 9, 200817 yr Author what year and what make? if you can get access ill give you a 12 step dent repair and what tools youll need
April 9, 200817 yr Author ok youre gonna need to goto a local paint and body store, get a hammer and dolly set (is with buying for future uses trust me) , get body filler and activator, do you have a DA sander? If not get some straight paint mixing sticks, also gonna need 80-180-320 grit sticky backside sandpaper, thats the start cost for all these will be around 180 maybe
April 10, 200817 yr Author ok now what did you hit? or what hit you? that looks like a replace job not repair
April 10, 200817 yr It is being replace. Well, the door is not, obviously. That I can hammer out.I was leaving a gas station and a dog ran in front of me and I swerved and hit the damn concrete gas pump protectors. I knew I should've hit the dog.
April 11, 200817 yr Author well just remember its hard to restore a body line... did it do any damage to the front suspension?
April 11, 200817 yr well just remember its hard to restore a body line... did it do any damage to the front suspension?No, it was about a 1-2mph bump if that. I grew up a body shop, so it's an easy fix.
April 13, 200817 yr Author well thats good, suspension jobs suck but thats moslty what you deal with to though
April 14, 200817 yr Lol, both the cars I have now were bought crashed cheap. I fixed the rollover and had a guy fix the other one that was not that bad, just fender and doors on one side. Was working too many hours when I got that one at an auction. I should look around for another its been a while, but too busy right now.
April 15, 200817 yr well just remember its hard to restore a body line... did it do any damage to the front suspension?No, it was about a 1-2mph bump if that. I grew up a body shop, so it's an easy fix.At 1-2 mph I would have tried that really big pedal on the left side
April 15, 200817 yr well just remember its hard to restore a body line... did it do any damage to the front suspension?No, it was about a 1-2mph bump if that. I grew up a body shop, so it's an easy fix.At 1-2 mph I would have tried that really big pedal on the left side Yeah, well, reactions are a little different than having time to think. Oh well.
April 15, 200817 yr Its an element of time. Get a used fender and cut it in you can even use spray can to do it. Take the car and have it painted and blended into the door you repair...or get a door if cheap enough depending on damage and spray the whole side. That is what I do. You have to get car paint on the outside to hold out/look good unless you can do that yourself. If you find a smaller bodyshop and have them do it when they are slow you can get a better deal on paint. Even if you just get the parts and help prepare the car, like removing things and cleaning it well just don't lose anything.
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