S2000 Wash and Wax S2000 Wash and wax discussions, hints and tips.

Massive dent on trunk HELP!

Thread Tools
 
Old 10-12-2002, 10:57 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Hamada's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: arcadia
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Massive dent on trunk HELP!

hi guys-
I feel like an idiot... I backed into table and got a huge dent on my trunk. I have posted some pics to show how bad it is. Would DING KING work on this?







I was thinking about taking it into the body shop but is that bad?
thanks guys
Old 10-12-2002, 11:39 AM
  #2  

 
xviper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 37,305
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

I'm thinking that this portion of the trunk is quite "workable". You should be able to go to a repair shop that specializes in pounding/"massaging" out dents without the need to fill or paint. It might need a bit of buffing afterwards. The "S" Badge might have to go though.
Old 10-13-2002, 07:22 AM
  #3  

Member (Premium)
 
PokS2k's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Posts: 5,875
Received 139 Likes on 87 Posts
Default

Try a good PDR first. We had one at the Fall Colors and I know that Rick Hesel was really impressed with what they did.
Old 10-13-2002, 08:48 AM
  #4  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Hamada's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: arcadia
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

So do you think I should try ding king? What is PDR?
Old 10-13-2002, 08:53 AM
  #5  

 
xviper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 37,305
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

Originally posted by Hamada
So do you think I should try ding king? What is PDR?
Paintless Dent Repair.
Old 10-13-2002, 09:35 AM
  #6  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Hamada's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: arcadia
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

lol i knew that.
Old 10-13-2002, 10:51 AM
  #7  
Registered User
 
DouglaS2000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Santa Monica/West LA
Posts: 3,557
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I have watched places like the dent king try to remove dents that large. In the end, I would not recommend it. The dent ended up looking worse. Take it to the bodyshop.
Old 10-13-2002, 11:07 AM
  #8  
Registered User
 
bayarea408's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 4,594
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i dont think this dent is that easily fixed.
Old 10-13-2002, 11:14 AM
  #9  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Hamada's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: arcadia
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

if I do take it to the body shop what would be a decent price? thanks
Old 10-14-2002, 02:01 AM
  #10  
Registered User
 
Bass's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Franklin MA
Posts: 39,285
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

that's a tricky question...

the pdr guy charged me $60.00 at FC.. took him five minutes BUT the piece of mind i know have was well worth it.. i'd say $300 but i don't know for sure


Quick Reply: Massive dent on trunk HELP!



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:44 PM.