paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

no_rice · 07-20-2015, 10:52 AM

How many of you have had that done to your car/truck? How well did it go? not sure how their technic works on the thicker old steel...

Some girl decided to get in her car(while we were behind her waiting for some pedestrians to move) put it in reverse and back into my front fender last night... on my patina'd 70 GMC....

Not a happy guy... a new fender and paint isn't an option... the fender trim(grill surround) in a well weathered condition can be had though(once I find them I suppose) so I will probably replace that instead of trying to repair it

Also, does anyone have any specific experience with someone in the Ames/Des Moines IA area...?

67ChevyRedneck · 07-20-2015, 11:23 AM

These guys are in MN, but claim to do a lot of work on old "thicker metal" cars, so it can be done. Just showing that it is a possibility:

http://www.dentwerkspdr.com/classic_...dr_repairs.htm

michael bustamante · 07-20-2015, 11:24 AM

it can be done. at a shop i worked at we had to do pdr on a 71 roadrunner we had just painted and it came out great.

no_rice · 07-20-2015, 07:58 PM

I'm not opposed to a little traveling if it can be done and done well, that's for sure

**jeffahart** · 07-21-2015, 08:33 PM

I just had a nasty door ding removed last week. The guy has been doing it for years. Get a referral. It's an art and some guys get really good at it. I cannot tell there was a ding where he worked it out. Not sure about the metal on our trucks if it's too thick. I think too think or thin can be issue. But they will tell you. Here I attached a pick. No need for after pick, because there is no trace of any dent. And it was kind of deep and concentrated in small spot. I am very happy. I hate door dings.

**RRR18** · 07-21-2015, 08:47 PM

I've had it done but was on newer stuff. Buddy had it done on his '69 Nova. Can't tell anything ever happened. I'd go to a dealership and find out who they use. The guys that do it around here go to every dealership.

**Madmartigan** · 07-22-2015, 10:39 AM

Check out http://directpaintless.com/. I follow him on IG "lowlifej". He builds classic trucks and can probably assist or put you in contact with someone in your area.

diggerbob · 07-22-2015, 02:09 PM

A well respected PDR shop attempted to repair a dent the size of a 50 cent piece on the top of my fender as well as a smaller dent on my hood. The dent on my hood came out great. The dent on my fender was kinda deep so the guy busted the paint while trying to get it out. Since you appear to have original paint I suspect that you will get good results on your repair. I have a base coat clear coat on my truck and as I said, the dent was pretty deep considering the small diameter of it.

stomper · 07-22-2015, 02:21 PM

I fixed one like that on my original paint K5. I completely removed the fender. Laid it out on my soft lawn and massaged it with a rubber mallet from the back side. Can't even tell now. Key was the soft lawn I think. Kept the metal from stretching.

Sorry to hear this happened and I love your truck btw....

sboris · 07-22-2015, 03:04 PM

Crap!!! Hate to see that. Will ask around and see what i come up with..

no_rice · 07-22-2015, 05:39 PM

thanks so far guys, the actual specific paintless dent removal places i have checked with so far want nothing to do with it... lol. hey, atleast they say "no, dont think we could do a good enough job on that" instead of saying sure and making it look like crud. if its going to be all hammer marked when they are done, id much rather just leave it the way it is...

i already talked to one body shop that ive known the owner of since i was a kid, and when i get a chance to take a ride back to wear i grew up and swing by some other good friends family body shop, i'll see what they have to say also...

the buddy i have already checked with thinks it shouldnt be to much of a problem... get some straight trim that will help him be able to line the curve back up how it needs to be to match.

and my other friends have always been known for VERY good work also, so im still hoping i can have both sides mostly smoothed back out. i am worried about being able to tell its been pounded on once its done though.

during the mean time i'll keep hunting for some straight, patinad grill surround trim for both fenders.

07-20-2015, 10:52 AM	#1
no_rice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: nevada iowa Posts: 285	paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... How many of you have had that done to your car/truck? How well did it go? not sure how their technic works on the thicker old steel... Some girl decided to get in her car(while we were behind her waiting for some pedestrians to move) put it in reverse and back into my front fender last night... on my patina'd 70 GMC.... Not a happy guy... a new fender and paint isn't an option... the fender trim(grill surround) in a well weathered condition can be had though(once I find them I suppose) so I will probably replace that instead of trying to repair it Also, does anyone have any specific experience with someone in the Ames/Des Moines IA area...?

07-20-2015, 11:23 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... These guys are in MN, but claim to do a lot of work on old "thicker metal" cars, so it can be done. Just showing that it is a possibility: http://www.dentwerkspdr.com/classic_...dr_repairs.htm __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-20-2015, 11:24 AM	#3
michael bustamante Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,841	Re: paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... it can be done. at a shop i worked at we had to do pdr on a 71 roadrunner we had just painted and it came out great. __________________ 1967custom

07-20-2015, 07:58 PM	#4
no_rice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: nevada iowa Posts: 285	Re: paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... I'm not opposed to a little traveling if it can be done and done well, that's for sure

07-21-2015, 08:33 PM	#5
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,897	Re: paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... I just had a nasty door ding removed last week. The guy has been doing it for years. Get a referral. It's an art and some guys get really good at it. I cannot tell there was a ding where he worked it out. Not sure about the metal on our trucks if it's too thick. I think too think or thin can be issue. But they will tell you. Here I attached a pick. No need for after pick, because there is no trace of any dent. And it was kind of deep and concentrated in small spot. I am very happy. I hate door dings. Attached Images __________________ White K20 Last edited by jeffahart; 07-21-2015 at 08:47 PM.

07-21-2015, 08:47 PM	#6
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... I've had it done but was on newer stuff. Buddy had it done on his '69 Nova. Can't tell anything ever happened. I'd go to a dealership and find out who they use. The guys that do it around here go to every dealership. __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

07-22-2015, 10:39 AM	#7
Madmartigan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mira Loma, CA Posts: 219	Re: paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... Check out http://directpaintless.com/. I follow him on IG "lowlifej". He builds classic trucks and can probably assist or put you in contact with someone in your area.

07-22-2015, 02:09 PM	#8
diggerbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bartlett, TN (near Memphis) Posts: 202	Re: paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... A well respected PDR shop attempted to repair a dent the size of a 50 cent piece on the top of my fender as well as a smaller dent on my hood. The dent on my hood came out great. The dent on my fender was kinda deep so the guy busted the paint while trying to get it out. Since you appear to have original paint I suspect that you will get good results on your repair. I have a base coat clear coat on my truck and as I said, the dent was pretty deep considering the small diameter of it.

07-22-2015, 02:21 PM	#9
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,699	Re: paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... I fixed one like that on my original paint K5. I completely removed the fender. Laid it out on my soft lawn and massaged it with a rubber mallet from the back side. Can't even tell now. Key was the soft lawn I think. Kept the metal from stretching. Sorry to hear this happened and I love your truck btw.... __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

07-22-2015, 03:04 PM	#10
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... Crap!!! Hate to see that. Will ask around and see what i come up with.. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

07-22-2015, 05:39 PM	#11
no_rice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: nevada iowa Posts: 285	Re: paintless dent removal...? yeah I got hit... thanks so far guys, the actual specific paintless dent removal places i have checked with so far want nothing to do with it... lol. hey, atleast they say "no, dont think we could do a good enough job on that" instead of saying sure and making it look like crud. if its going to be all hammer marked when they are done, id much rather just leave it the way it is... i already talked to one body shop that ive known the owner of since i was a kid, and when i get a chance to take a ride back to wear i grew up and swing by some other good friends family body shop, i'll see what they have to say also... the buddy i have already checked with thinks it shouldnt be to much of a problem... get some straight trim that will help him be able to line the curve back up how it needs to be to match. and my other friends have always been known for VERY good work also, so im still hoping i can have both sides mostly smoothed back out. i am worried about being able to tell its been pounded on once its done though. during the mean time i'll keep hunting for some straight, patinad grill surround trim for both fenders.



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