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Old Jul 5, 2021 | 08:56 AM
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What tool would you suggest to remove this dent?




Basically it is keeping me from opening my driver's side door all the way. I tried glue tabs and slide hammers already, as you can see, the slide hammer just pulls the tab off and leaves the glue. Is there another tool I should be using, or did I just use the tab/slide hammer wrong? Thanks for any reply.
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Old Jul 5, 2021 | 10:12 PM
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I would purchase the fender from salvage yard of the same color.

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PS: Once you take the fender off, make sure the attach posts have not shifted [it seems they have and that is why the pulling has not worked for you]

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Old Jul 5, 2021 | 10:21 PM
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That requires a welder, welding tabs and a bunch of other tools. Agreed find a used fender.
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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 06:49 AM
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Take it off and hammer and dolly if you havent funds for a new one as this isn't going to pull out.
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Old Jul 8, 2021 | 03:23 PM
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Wow! Maybe take the fender off, beat the damage out, and reinstall???
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Old Jul 9, 2021 | 11:35 AM
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You might be surprised what a Paintless Dent Removal guy can do.
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