Tiny dings

[Connor]

I have a small ding on the side of my car, then entire blemish is smaller than a dime. It is noticeable in the black, however. What's the best way to fix it? I know I could fill with a little putty and paint it, but I don't want to do that. I've been trained to hate bondo, and want an all metal repair. I've seen some suction tools, but I feel those might be gimmicks. I know I could stud weld it, but for something so small I don't want to go through that trouble. What's the best way to get a tiny dent out of the door?

 

[Graystone]

Go to a body shop that does paintless dent removal.

 

[Connor]

Go to a body shop that does paintless dent removal.

Want to do it myself, and was looking for tips or help on how to do that, but thanks anyway!


Sent from the USA.

 

[Graystone]

What type of body work experience do you have? I ask as it is easy to make the problem worse because you haven't done it before. Based on your question I assume it's very little. Especially on black. A pdr guy could have it fixed in a fraction of the time and potentially save you money in the long run.

However it's best to access it from the back side of the panel and knock it out. But I don't suggest if you are not familiar with body work. You could try dry ice as well it may not work depending on the dent and panel. That is the safest way.

 

[Connor]

I understand I have little body work experience, I want to do the work myself so that I can become better. It would be pretty cheap to get pdr done. It would also probably take less time. But I want to do my own work for the skills I would gain and the fulfillment of being able to say "I did that."
Thank you for your help, I will try to access the back of the panel. It is a door, so it should be easier than another spot.


Sent from the USA.

 

[Graystone]

Make sure you are using a dolly and very light hammer taps. And please tell me you are not going to use a claw hammer

 

[Huck]

They sell the PDR tools from eastwood or a couple other places. You could order one of those tools and give it a shot. Or just take the door panel off and use a body hammer real lightly to see if it'll pop. If it's not creased and just a small divet, those suction cup tools and some warm water actually do work pretty well

 

[Connor]

Make sure you are using a dolly and very light hammer taps. And please tell me you are not going to use a claw hammer

Lol hell no. I have access to pretty much any tool I could ever need. Will use a small ball peen hammer. Long story short my dad is a car guy and also owns a company with a garage that works on all of it's own vehicles. I just want to teach myself and figure things out on my own before I ask him or one of the mechanics.


Sent from the USA.

 

[Graystone]

They sell the PDR tools from eastwood or a couple other places. You could order one of those tools and give it a shot. Or just take the door panel off and use a body hammer real lightly to see if it'll pop. If it's not creased and just a small divet, those suction cup tools and some warm water actually do work pretty well

Not worth it for a door. They work great for other panels.