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Old 04-30-15, 09:16 PM
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So like today my car got a dent, the size of a green pea near the passenger door handle........
Do you guys think this method could actually fix the dent? Has anyone ever tried this method and was successful?
Old 04-30-15, 09:46 PM
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I would say that only works in really rare instances.

Your dent would have to form in a certain way without any creases and would also need to be a fairly large size. Again not likely to work at all.

Given you said the dent is pretty small I doubt even more so that it would work.

I would look into a good PDR (paintless dent repair) in your area.
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That is NOT a hair dryer. You need a heat GUN.
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Originally Posted by azmojo
That is NOT a hair dryer. You need a heat GUN.
+1 its a heat gun.
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Tried it and it didn't work.
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Originally Posted by azmojo
that is not a hair dryer. You need a heat gun.
lol!
Old 05-01-15, 06:46 PM
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Yes, I know it's a heat gun. I've seen people use hairdryer as well that's why I said "Hairdryer".
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