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Old 09-14-2008, 01:01 PM
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Default Removing my own dent. Do these ideas work?

If you saw my other post then you know my brand new silverado looks like it got nailed by a 200 mph football. It has a real sharp, big dent in the front left fender (right on the seem ).

I googled some dent removal instructions, and there was a few other options."
- use a hair dryer then compressed air
-dry ice
- a lighter with aluminum and compressed air.

Think such a idea would worth with a big dent?

I'm thought about taking the black under guard off and trying to pop it out with my hand. Should I do that?
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Dent doctor. Yes it is legit http://www.dentdoctor.com/ You could try those you have listed, but I would let a pro do it..

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If it's brand new you should have collision ins. Take it to the experts and let them fix it.
You will not be happy with the outcome if you do it yourself. All the above could work but highly unlikely for someone trying it for the first time.
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the dry ice doesn't work. Tried it on small medium and big dents...didn't budge em.
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Paintless dent repair shops are relatively inexpensive

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Post a pic of the dent. If there is any real stretching of the metal, paint flaking of cracking or crease marks, You won't be about to PDR it. From the sound of it, you need to go to the body shop
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