door ding fix

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » December 21, 2010, 7:50 pm

I'm not sure if this would work on the thick metal of our trucks
but thought i would post it!

http://www.wimp.com/repairdent/

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » December 21, 2010, 9:29 pm

That is so cool!!!! I'll have to try it out.... I have a dent in the Dodge door and one in the rear quarter of the wifes truck.....

Post by **Greg D** » December 21, 2010, 9:37 pm

Bill,
shrinking metal with heat & cold really goes back to the beginning of body repairs - used to be a torch and wet towel though. The severity of the stretching vs the the gauge of metal is also a factor even with the newer stuff.
This is just a new twist on an old trick. May take more than one application to do it and may not just "pop" like that on our trucks but it certainly would work to some extent. In short you are definitely on the right track.
I usually use dry ice myself but I have access to a free supply.
That is a pretty cool demonstration video you have though.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » December 21, 2010, 10:40 pm

I'll try it on my roof

61 Merc · Post by **61 Merc** » December 21, 2010, 11:39 pm

slickmainer wrote:I'll try it on my roof

Better get a really big can cold shot to do your roof then Gregg.

Dean

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » December 22, 2010, 7:43 pm

Works on dents but a crease with a sharp edge won't come out. Be patient and not over heat the area or you'll scorch the paint.
I took out a bunch of hail dents on my '67 GT Fastback like this, only I used a big piece of flat steel and dry ice for the chill shot.
Worked like a champ, and the insurance still paid for the new paint.
U@ss

olliesshop · Post by **olliesshop** » January 8, 2011, 6:44 pm

Great video !!! Like everyone said, it's an old trick but it sure worked great on that vehicle.

All the best.

abrasilian · Post by **abrasilian** » January 23, 2011, 8:43 pm

Awesome trick man, I'm sure I'll try that one day.

stronger66ratfink · Post by **stronger66ratfink** » February 9, 2011, 3:00 pm

same thing I did on my hood and it had some big spots, looked like someone sat on it
took more than one try but
heat and ice

unpainted propane torch and ice in a rag

Jonas · Post by **Jonas** » February 9, 2011, 5:41 pm

Freeze Mist Component Cooler for electronics. Might be a really good way to cool it. Radio Shack

CarolinaSunrises · Post by **CarolinaSunrises** » December 18, 2012, 5:03 pm

That is so cool!

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