Dent Removal

kc13661 · 26th August 2016, 06:35

Has anyone had any experience of removing small dents with hot glue methods, such as the amtech dent removal kit ?

I have a small dent in the boot lid, nothing much, but it's there! rang the local dent man and he said £70-£80 ...... yes I know, you pay for the workmanship.... but if these kits do the job?

any feedback is welcome

Lord of Hog · 26th August 2016, 06:55

I asked a similar question a little while back regarding a dented sill. The answers I got suggested that the kits might be ok if the metal is reasonably thin where your dent is, but not so useful on the stiffer bits. I'd be interested to know how you get on if you do decide to try it though.

SCP440 · 26th August 2016, 07:06

Don't waist your money on these kits, I watched one being demonstrated at a trade show and you would think that it would be shown in its best light. The guy displaying the product put a dent in a door on a Citroen and demonstrated how effective the kit was at removing said dent. As he applied pressure the dent started coming out and then the paint came off

. He was rather embarrassed and made some comment about rubbish French cars.

If you have been quoted £70 to get a dent out he will probably do a couple if you have any more as that is normally there minimum charge. Worth every penny if he is any good.

kc13661 · 26th August 2016, 07:15

I do know these kits only work on factory paintwork, not resprayed panels... if a respray it will pull paint off, so maybe his panel was not genuine paint? Just a thought

You tube seems to reflect some good results

trikey · 26th August 2016, 07:21

Message ricardo65 he has one of these kits and removed 99% of the annoying dents on kermit without issue, impressive bit of kit in the right hands.

Amsca2 · 26th August 2016, 07:35

I always wanted to try the compressed air hair dryer trick.

aguy · 26th August 2016, 09:13

It can be frustrating. My latest one on my front passenger door was caused by some kind person in a car park.
It's so small many don't even notice but I see it all the time. Then just to compound the issue, only yesterday my eagle eyed Grandson said "hey Grandad, do you know you have a dent in your door" Grrrrrrr!!

jackatesme · 26th August 2016, 13:52

Used 1 of these kits,no success after 5/6 attempts. Dent was very small diameter,had to cut down rubber on puller still no good. There is a thread somewhere on forum using hairdryer.

Parker · 26th August 2016, 13:55

Quality product in the right hands and they work perfectly. I guess all down to the tools and skill set.

barney bear · 26th August 2016, 16:10

I've used this on a number of dents and it does the job well as long as the paint isn't cracked, patience and following the instructions is the key I've found. It only has 2 plugs for applying the glue so if neither of these fit the dent then other sizes are available, just make sure you buy the ones with the right thread

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Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	I asked a similar question a little while back regarding a dented sill. The answers I got suggested that the kits might be ok if the metal is reasonably thin where your dent is, but not so useful on the stiffer bits. I'd be interested to know how you get on if you do decide to try it though. __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth.

26th August 2016, 07:15	#4
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	I do know these kits only work on factory paintwork, not resprayed panels... if a respray it will pull paint off, so maybe his panel was not genuine paint? Just a thought You tube seems to reflect some good results __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,801 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Message ricardo65 he has one of these kits and removed 99% of the annoying dents on kermit without issue, impressive bit of kit in the right hands. __________________ Lest we forget..

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,505 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Don't waist your money on these kits, I watched one being demonstrated at a trade show and you would think that it would be shown in its best light. The guy displaying the product put a dent in a door on a Citroen and demonstrated how effective the kit was at removing said dent. As he applied pressure the dent started coming out and then the paint came off . He was rather embarrassed and made some comment about rubbish French cars. If you have been quoted £70 to get a dent out he will probably do a couple if you have any more as that is normally there minimum charge. Worth every penny if he is any good.

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aguy I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CLEETHORPES Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 833 Thanked 748 Times in 511 Posts	It can be frustrating. My latest one on my front passenger door was caused by some kind person in a car park. It's so small many don't even notice but I see it all the time. Then just to compound the issue, only yesterday my eagle eyed Grandson said "hey Grandad, do you know you have a dent in your door" Grrrrrrr!! __________________ HARRY.

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jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Used 1 of these kits,no success after 5/6 attempts. Dent was very small diameter,had to cut down rubber on puller still no good. There is a thread somewhere on forum using hairdryer.

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barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	I've used this on a number of dents and it does the job well as long as the paint isn't cracked, patience and following the instructions is the key I've found. It only has 2 plugs for applying the glue so if neither of these fit the dent then other sizes are available, just make sure you buy the ones with the right thread __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg