Dent Puller, does anyone use one? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 11-09-2004, 01:19 PM

I've been thinking about buying a dent puller.

Seems like someone is allways putting a dent in my car... Every Time I take it to the dealer he pulls it out at a cost of about 40.00 a ding. They do a great job. But it gets expensive if you have a couple.

I looked up a dent puller which cost 259.00, has anyone used one? Is this a good one? Any recommendations?

http://www.dentmagictools.com/gluepuller.htm

Thanks Jason

boneheaddoctor · #2 11-09-2004, 01:24 PM

You need to pick up a Kia to drive where you are picking up all those dents

I know shops that use simular things if not that same one. Good for dents that don't leave a crease in the metal.

#3 11-09-2004, 01:39 PM

They claim to be able to fix creases too...

boneheaddoctor · #4 11-09-2004, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by benzzy

They claim to be able to fix creases too...

I believe that requires hammer and dolly work.....and a greater degree of skill. But then I am not a Body man. My brother did however manage a body shop for a few years. So thats how I came about that info.

Pete Geither · #5 11-09-2004, 02:32 PM

The dent removal without paint business requires a HIGH degree of skill. No free lunches here, and if I were you I'd save my money. By the way, that 40 bucks per dent is very reasonable.

#6 11-09-2004, 02:38 PM

My guy doesn't give a volume discount, and I think with the number of dents I got, I could becomed very skilled.

I tring to figure out if this is a good kit or not, I wouldn't want to toss good money at a scam.

#7 11-09-2004, 02:55 PM

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boneheaddoctor · #8 11-09-2004, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by benzzy

My guy doesn't give a volume discount, and I think with the number of dents I got, I could becomed very skilled.

I tring to figure out if this is a good kit or not, I wouldn't want to toss good money at a scam.

the pro shops use weld on studs that are ground off before painting, I would guess the No Paint dent guys use the glue on along with picks to lift out dents........ Depends on if its worth the money to you to find out you are over your head skill wise or not.

Personally I would avoid the $29.99 ronco dent puller you will be seeing in the next week for christmas. You can pop dents, roast your turkey, and shine your car all with one easy to use motion.........................Only from Ronco Get yours now.......

#9 11-09-2004, 03:06 PM

This one cost 259.00.

boneheaddoctor · #10 11-09-2004, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by benzzy

This one cost 259.00.

I know, but there is a way cheaper kit out there I would avaoid like the plauge. I would ask some body shops about that kit (the expensive one) ......if its any good someone there would see it because it would be advertised in the trade journals. It would be geared towards those in the trade and not Harry Homeowner. Any kit that was I would be suspicious of.

#11 11-09-2004, 03:50 PM

good advice.

Tirebiter · #12 11-09-2004, 04:03 PM

I've used my Snap-On puller many times with good results. It's the type that boneheadeddoctor described. Before that I used a slide hammer. Both require that you over pull and the shrink the metal back as close as you can. It's not for the normal novice.

For small dents the method that uses lights to heat the metal works well in skilled hands.

$40 a dent isn't bad especially if paint work is required.

tomm9298 · #13 11-09-2004, 04:33 PM

Give these guys a try. They have done exceptional work for me.

http://www.dentwizard.com/locationsusen

phantoms · #14 11-09-2004, 07:52 PM

For non-creased dents, I use a suction cup (made to carry windsheilds) to pull them back out. I've used the slide hammer pullers too. Drill a small hole, screw the it into the hole and pop it out. Hole gets filled in when you're doing your bodywork.

vwbuge · #15 11-10-2004, 02:08 AM

That doesn't sound bad for a dent repair. I very good friend of mine operates the local Dr. Ding. Anyway, that is what he calls himself. Somewhat compared to the Dentwizard thing but my friend is self-employed. He bought a dent puller for kicks to see what it could do. He said it sucked.