Dent in car today, Chipsaway?

frames1_uk

My 6 week old car managed to gain a dent today, from a metal hanging rail falling into it.

At first I thought one of those suction pads might work but it's on a more 'solid' panel than the main wings, it's just to the right of the rear lights, half way up.

I've contacted a few local guys that were recommended as car repairers, but they're all too busy and said I need a 'dent man' but I can't find one.

Not sure if places like Chipsaway are really expensive?

What would anyone recommend as the cheapest option?

Thanks

candygirl

I used them a few years ago to get rid of a patch of rust.Don't think they were mega cheap, but they came to the house n did a good job:D

frames1_uk

just reading up on paintless dent removal and companies that do it, it's way more expensive than I thought. I thought I'd just get one of those suction tools and sorted! I might have to just leave it, which is really sad for my poor little car

Fruit_and_Nut_Case

I used Chipsaway a few years ago and was very pleased with he result. Most of the local bodyshops wanted to replace whole panels but this guy spent a few hours on my driveway and did a great repair at a fraction of the price.

He works independently now but is still in business so must be doing something right!

Iceweasel

frames1_uk wrote: »

just reading up on paintless dent removal and companies that do it, it's way more expensive than I thought. I thought I'd just get one of those suction tools and sorted! I might have to just leave it, which is really sad for my poor little car

I know exactly how you feel.

My car has a coule of 'wounds' too.

The suction-tool gizmo is great on dents in the middle of panels - but doesn't work near edges or fold-seams.

SailorSam

If you can't get the panel out with a suction tool, try drilling a small hole and put a screw or nut & bolt, something you use to grip with strong pliers to pull.
It might seem extreme but if you were going to finish off with a thin fibreglass coat, you fill the hole at the same time.

frames1_uk

SailorSam wrote: »

If you can't get the panel out with a suction tool, try drilling a small hole and put a screw or nut & bolt, something you use to grip with strong pliers to pull.
It might seem extreme but if you were going to finish off with a thin fibreglass coat, you fill the hole at the same time.

I guess that's the kind of thing a body shop would do. I think I'm going to have to live with my dent, too expensive to fix and there's no paint damage, so just cosmetic.

Tigerprint

I've used paintless dent removal & had an excellent result, much cheaper than painting a panel too. My impression is that they can do dents up to the size of a fist.

Where are you based?

frames1_uk

Yeh I've looked up all the people that do the paintless dent removal in my area. Still thinking about it. With no access to the back of panel, I'm doing a bit more research first.

forgotmyname

Inflatable pads? Like little sponges. Cannot think where i spotted them for sale but they are available.

Stuff them up into the panel and very slowly inflate, Warming the panel with a hairdryer to prevent the pait cracking and help it return to its original shape may help if its cooler weather.

Jack_Regan

Axminster have them.