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IROCTPI · 08-01-2010, 10:08 AM

anyone tried this? Does it work? i tried it a bit ago but i didnt do to good of a job at it, going set the car in the sun, heat up the dent a bit with a hair dryer and get some really cold ice on it. also has anyone used one of the dent pullers from like harbor freight?

UnknownWarrior · 08-01-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by IROCTPI

anyone tried this? Does it work? i tried it a bit ago but i didnt do to good of a job at it, going set the car in the sun, heat up the dent a bit with a hair dryer and get some really cold ice on it. also has anyone used one of the dent pullers from like harbor freight?

its better to try it with those keyboard dusters, jus turn them upside down so i shoots out the ICE COLD c02 on the panel if it doesnt come out it might not, nut i have never personally tried it

camaro_eddie · 08-01-2010, 10:12 AM

its dry ice that works the best. the sun will do it sometimes on smaller dents and a dark color. i personally would find a good pdr guy and let them do it.

skuttduck · 08-01-2010, 10:18 AM

I used pops a dent for mine, and those will help in pulling the dent.

I tried the heat then ice method, and there was no luck with that.
I didn't try dry ice.

IROCTPI · 08-01-2010, 10:18 AM

im going try the regular ice now i think, then if that doesnt work the duster (would a air compressor work?) and if that doesnt work maybe dry ice, where do i find it?

IROCTPI · 08-01-2010, 10:23 AM

i also tried pops a dent I HATED IT! i used the glue like your suppose to but it still melted onto my paint and i scraped what i could off but theres still a bit on the fender.

camaro_eddie · 08-01-2010, 10:24 AM

a air compressor will not work, basically you are trying to massage the metal back from having a stretch in it. the methods being mentioned are trying to bring extreme temperature change to the metal to allow it to pop back. the suction cups will work, i have even used a new/clean toilet plunger. the main thing with the suction cups, etc is lubricating the metal so you don't scratch it with the dry cup. just spray some soapy water on it and you will be fine. if that doesn't work a good pdr guy can take it out.

UnknownWarrior · 08-01-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by IROCTPI

im going try the regular ice now i think, then if that doesnt work the duster (would a air compressor work?) and if that doesnt work maybe dry ice, where do i find it?

no a air compressor wont work the air that hits the panel has to be ice cold for it to work

v6sonoma · 08-01-2010, 10:26 AM

Dry ice is frozen CO2 so it's essentially the can of air duster but colder (because it's forzen not liquid) and harder to handle. I would try the upsidedown air duster. If it doesn't work the dry ice probably won't work much better. Just heat it up good. (don't burn the paint!) Then quickly blast it with the duster upsidedown until you get a result. This will probably only work on dents that are like small circles if you have a crease it will be less likely to work. Compressed air will not work.

IROCTPI · 08-01-2010, 10:28 AM

thanks guys

i figured an air compressor wouldnt work but i thought maybe there was a way to let it shoot out ice cold air. is there anywhere else to buy suction cups instead of online, wont be able to get one online as we have never felt to safe doing that.

skuttduck · 08-01-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by IROCTPI

i also tried pops a dent I HATED IT! i used the glue like your suppose to but it still melted onto my paint and i scraped what i could off but theres still a bit on the fender.

Rubbing alcohol or goof off will remove that.

It sounds like you had the glue too hot.

v6sonoma · 08-01-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by IROCTPI

thanks guys

i figured an air compressor wouldnt work but i thought maybe there was a way to let it shoot out ice cold air. is there anywhere else to buy suction cups instead of online, wont be able to get one online as we have never felt to safe doing that.

Check out Home Depot or Lowes. Heck even a good small plunger would help. as long as it makes a good seal.

formare · 08-01-2010, 11:25 AM

I used the duster and heater method on my 2006 charger. I had a door ding - more of dent than a ding really. If the metal was "stretched" or creased then forget about using any method above. If the metal was simply bent like mine was it works pretty good.

I don't recall all the tricks. But heat the area with a heat gun or ( worse case ) hair dryer. Make sure the center is the dent and that it is the hottest work in a circle pattern to het the area around the dent.

Turn the duster can upside down and spray the liquid onto the pnel in a circular motion starting on the outside and working toward the center. You should be able to watch the metal moving toward you. I did process like three times and the dent was almost gone but a lot less noticeable.

08-01-2010, 10:08 AM	#1
IROCTPI Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 305 TPI 700R4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: oregon Posts: 357	removing dents with hairdryer and ice. anyone tried this? Does it work? i tried it a bit ago but i didnt do to good of a job at it, going set the car in the sun, heat up the dent a bit with a hair dryer and get some really cold ice on it. also has anyone used one of the dent pullers from like harbor freight? __________________ What is a Camaro? A small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs. Me -14! year old guy -- My Girl -1987 IROC-Z 305TPI 700R4 modded

08-01-2010, 10:12 AM	#3
camaro_eddie Boomer Sooner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 322	its dry ice that works the best. the sun will do it sometimes on smaller dents and a dark color. i personally would find a good pdr guy and let them do it. __________________ SIM 2SS/RS, Tinted lights, Halltech CAI, Heritage grille, Borla ATAK axle back, Showstopper LED mirrors, AACstyle Illuminated LED Rear bowtie, KITT mail slot scanner http://www.lubedealer.com/simplysynthetics

08-01-2010, 10:18 AM	#4
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	I used pops a dent for mine, and those will help in pulling the dent. I tried the heat then ice method, and there was no luck with that. I didn't try dry ice. __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

08-01-2010, 10:18 AM	#5
IROCTPI Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 305 TPI 700R4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: oregon Posts: 357	im going try the regular ice now i think, then if that doesnt work the duster (would a air compressor work?) and if that doesnt work maybe dry ice, where do i find it? __________________ What is a Camaro? A small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs. Me -14! year old guy -- My Girl -1987 IROC-Z 305TPI 700R4 modded

08-01-2010, 10:23 AM	#6
IROCTPI Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 305 TPI 700R4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: oregon Posts: 357	i also tried pops a dent I HATED IT! i used the glue like your suppose to but it still melted onto my paint and i scraped what i could off but theres still a bit on the fender. __________________ What is a Camaro? A small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs. Me -14! year old guy -- My Girl -1987 IROC-Z 305TPI 700R4 modded

08-01-2010, 10:24 AM	#7
camaro_eddie Boomer Sooner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 322	a air compressor will not work, basically you are trying to massage the metal back from having a stretch in it. the methods being mentioned are trying to bring extreme temperature change to the metal to allow it to pop back. the suction cups will work, i have even used a new/clean toilet plunger. the main thing with the suction cups, etc is lubricating the metal so you don't scratch it with the dry cup. just spray some soapy water on it and you will be fine. if that doesn't work a good pdr guy can take it out. __________________ SIM 2SS/RS, Tinted lights, Halltech CAI, Heritage grille, Borla ATAK axle back, Showstopper LED mirrors, AACstyle Illuminated LED Rear bowtie, KITT mail slot scanner http://www.lubedealer.com/simplysynthetics

08-01-2010, 10:26 AM	#9
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Dry ice is frozen CO2 so it's essentially the can of air duster but colder (because it's forzen not liquid) and harder to handle. I would try the upsidedown air duster. If it doesn't work the dry ice probably won't work much better. Just heat it up good. (don't burn the paint!) Then quickly blast it with the duster upsidedown until you get a result. This will probably only work on dents that are like small circles if you have a crease it will be less likely to work. Compressed air will not work. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

08-01-2010, 10:28 AM	#10
IROCTPI Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 305 TPI 700R4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: oregon Posts: 357	thanks guys i figured an air compressor wouldnt work but i thought maybe there was a way to let it shoot out ice cold air. is there anywhere else to buy suction cups instead of online, wont be able to get one online as we have never felt to safe doing that. __________________ What is a Camaro? A small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs. Me -14! year old guy -- My Girl -1987 IROC-Z 305TPI 700R4 modded

08-01-2010, 11:25 AM	#13
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	I used the duster and heater method on my 2006 charger. I had a door ding - more of dent than a ding really. If the metal was "stretched" or creased then forget about using any method above. If the metal was simply bent like mine was it works pretty good. I don't recall all the tricks. But heat the area with a heat gun or ( worse case ) hair dryer. Make sure the center is the dent and that it is the hottest work in a circle pattern to het the area around the dent. Turn the duster can upside down and spray the liquid onto the pnel in a circular motion starting on the outside and working toward the center. You should be able to watch the metal moving toward you. I did process like three times and the dent was almost gone but a lot less noticeable. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.