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06-05-2011, 10:53 AM
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small dent repair
I have read on some other sites the use of using dry ice on dents and then using a hair dryer to pop the dent.Some say its a joke don't waste your time and some claim that it does work.Has anyone ever tryed this
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06-09-2011, 04:33 PM
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I have actually made it work. It was a lot slower than I thought it would be.
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06-10-2011, 09:02 AM
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The physics of it makes sense. But here's a solution that really does work, and it's fast and generally fairly inexpensive. PDR--paintless dent removal. Had it done on my 23-year old and the results are amazing. Very quick procedure, too.
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06-11-2011, 07:21 AM
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Here's an old thread on the subject(ish)
W109: Help - believe it or not...my hood is damaged from acorns
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06-13-2011, 06:19 PM
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That thread does make sense. When I pulled that off, it did take a long time. A lot of heat, then a lot of cold.
Don't worry about cracking the finish if it is OEM. You should have seen some of the thermocycling tests I had to pass. The cold cycle always included dry ice. If it is thick with refinish, it could crack the topcoat.
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