How to remove a dent in carb hadtop
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How to remove a dent in carb hadtop
Has anyone removed a small ding in a 996 removable hardtop? I have one the size of a quarter. I was thinking of using one of those crossbar dent repair tools.
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I agree with LexVan, if you haven't fooled with this kind of thing, I'd suggest finding a local Paintless Dent Removal technician. Usually they charge about $100 per ding. When you say a "Crossbar repair tool" are you talking about a glue-pull kit? Glue pulling is relatively safe, but can leave a small bump because they pull from the outside. A PDR technician pushes the ding out by tapping from the opposite side of the dent, which is a better method.
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I agree with LexVan, if you haven't fooled with this kind of thing, I'd suggest finding a local Paintless Dent Removal technician. Usually they charge about $100 per ding. When you say a "Crossbar repair tool" are you talking about a glue-pull kit? Glue pulling is relatively safe, but can leave a small bump because they pull from the outside. A PDR technician pushes the ding out by tapping from the opposite side of the dent, which is a better method.
I prefer glue pulling and knocking it down with a hammer.
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I used a PDR service on my RDX. Had a deep door ding on a body line. Best $125 I ever spent! No sign that it was ever there. Came to my work and did it in the parking lot.
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Wonder if the OP will have the decency to followup on there post?
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Sorry for the delay in a reply - first real chance. Thanks for all the info! I'm going to call around for a PDR pro. I did one glue pull with OK results (another car) - not perfect. If I can't find someone local I may give it a try.