Looking for a lead on a Paintless Dent Repair tech in the Atlanta area who is familiar with dent repair on panels where Honda's rubberized "meltsheet" sound insulation materials have been applied to the underside of the fender panels

My PDR guy initially thought removal of a couple moderate-sized dents on the left front fender and right rear fender of our recently acquired Honda S2k would be no problem... then he ran into Honda's meltsheet.

Apparently the meltsheet isn't a complete undercoating and as luck would have it, the edge of the meltsheet fell under the dents or something like that. Moreover, in addition to being a challenge to work through, removal of the meltsheet to make the PDR process easier is also not necessarily an option regardless of access issues.

He was able to improve the finish but was reluctant to work the panels too hard for fear of pushing the sheet metal past the original outer mold line.

 

first, welcome!!

next i would suggest that you also post this in your local club on this board to find an atlanta area place. and check with your dealer too.

interesting problem that has not been discussed here before!!

 

[QUOTE=wanabe,Apr 24 2005, 10:22 AM]... i would suggest that you also post this in your local club on this board to find an atlanta area place.

 

My PDR guy at the local honda dealer had no problem with 6 dents on my S.

 

Just so everyone is clear on what I'm referring to, here are some photos of what the materials applied to the underside of the fender look like and where they are placed, noting that "meltsheet" may not necessarily be the correct terminology.

4/25 Update: Bodyshop folks who work on these noted that this is, in fact, a resin & fiberglass stiffener bonded to the fender. According to these folks, PDR doesn't work well with dents that affect the reinforced areas in that the very unpliable reinforcing material takes on the shape of the dent.

 

well this post gives me the impression that PDR on my hail-damaged S is not going to be successful. Looks as if hail dings on my front panels -- those closest to the gaps where fender meets hood -- will be problem araes. i also have dings on top of the rear quarter panel just beside the headrest. and i'n being charged $1200 to do the whole car!

 

[QUOTE=fins4284,Apr 25 2005, 08:36 PM] well this post gives me the impression that PDR on my hail-damaged S is not going to be successful.

 

sounds good. will keep you posted on my progress. bringing her in tomorrow AM -- says its a 2 day job. please keep me posted on your progress.