How to 'pull' a dent??

Over Clocker · 4 Oct 2008 at 18:15

Hi guys,

It looks like some **** has sat / jumped on my car bonnet. It's got a dent in it, just looks like the metal has gone in the wrong way, luckily no creases etc.

What would be the best way to 'pull' it out?

Thanks,

Mal

jon.bda · 4 Oct 2008 at 18:16

Open the bonnet and push it out?.

Over Clocker · 4 Oct 2008 at 18:17

jon.bda said:
Open the bonnet and push it out?.

Aye, I tried that, but it's right near the front and there is a plate covering it, where the lock etc etc is.

jon.bda · 4 Oct 2008 at 18:22

Is there any diy store near you where you might be able to get a sucker for lifting panes of glass?. Might be worth a go...

Dappy · 4 Oct 2008 at 18:55

Try this - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=miNykNl-0NM

atpbx · 4 Oct 2008 at 19:39

Dappy said:
Try this - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=miNykNl-0NM

Yes do this, it really works.

Fropome · 4 Oct 2008 at 19:42

Very much doubt that hairdryer and compressed air will work. (god knows i've tried it enough times on varying gauges of metal).
A paintless dent removal guy will be able to get it out properly, but if you want to have a go yourself the cheapest way would be to go into your bathroom and get your plunger out, if it's just been pushed in with no crease as you say then this should sort it out. Just make sure not to pull it out and cause a dent.

Mark A · 4 Oct 2008 at 19:56

Try giving the bonnet a good slam. Not too hard but a couple of good slams could pop it out. This is how my mate got a fairly large dent out of his door.

Wicksta · 4 Oct 2008 at 22:03

atpbx said:
Yes do this, it really works.

Got a before and after pic of what dent you tried it on?

atpbx · 5 Oct 2008 at 09:24

Wicksta said:
Got a before and after pic of what dent you tried it on?

No because I'm being sarcastic, only way to get a crease out is to have it pulled.

Mark A · 5 Oct 2008 at 16:15

He said there are no creases. If its just the panel bent in they will pop out.

atpbx · 5 Oct 2008 at 17:10

Mark A said:
He said there are no creases. If its just the panel bent in they will pop out.

Same with a dent, you just pull it out with a sucker, similar to the type they use to pick up windscreens with.
Does it matter?

Wicksta · 5 Oct 2008 at 17:57

atpbx said:
No because I'm being sarcastic, only way to get a crease out is to have it pulled.

You never know with this place.

Over Clocker · 5 Oct 2008 at 22:27

CHeers guys. I have a glass sucker / dent puller thing from Ebay coming TUesday I guess. Will post back results!

So annoyed....

AntiHeroUK · 5 Oct 2008 at 22:33

Good luck

topgun06 · 27 Sep 2009 at 19:59

Well? What were the results. I have a similar problem now.

BloomerzUK · 27 Sep 2009 at 20:02

My Dad used this technique and it worked: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXI1Yg1632M

Edit: holy thread rivival

mjt · 27 Sep 2009 at 20:03

why not use the hairdryer and compressed air? you never know

also - holy thread revival

Wicksta · 27 Sep 2009 at 20:53

BloomerzUK said:
My Dad used this technique and it worked: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXI1Yg1632M

Edit: holy thread rivival

Got a before and after pic of what dent you tried it on?