[spectre996]

I was reading on the Autopia.org detailing forums and ran across this article on paint repair. The PDR portion had this to say:

[indent]Most PDR jobs require the technician to get behind the dent and massage the metal back into place using tools called dent rods. Used with skill, dent rods can remove damage from the size of a dime to 2 or 3 inches in diameter. In many cases, after the repair is complete, there is little or no evidence that a dent ever existed. The typical tell-tale sign is a small black plug in a door end or door jamb, where the PDR technician must drill a hole to access the back side of the dent.[/indent]Is that part about drilling correct? I've never heard that. I have a small dent that I want fixed on my front right fender (from a careless soccer mom in too much of a hurry at the school I work at <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/mad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> )

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[968rz]

There are several types of PDR now and that is just one. Other may use heat, vacuum or even odder ideas.

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[spectre996]

Yeah, I'll post it tonight/tomorrow after I grab a picture of it.

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[PorscheDude]

Where are your dents? You may be able to remove some panels for him so he does not have drill any holes.

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[spectre996]

[quote name='spectre996' post='52461' date='May 13 2008, 01:57 PM']I have a small dent that I want fixed on my front right fender (from a careless soccer mom in too much of a hurry at the school I work at <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/mad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> )[/quote]

Right Fender. Just in front of the door/fender gap about two inches under the "crease."

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[rxter]

Hopefully Mom is paying for her indiscreation???

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[spectre996]

I wish. It happened around a year ago and I'm just getting around to it. I'm just assuming it was a soccer mom as it happened in a parking lot where all the mom's rush in at the last moment and the kids jump out. It was the first and last time I parked there.

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[PorscheDude]

Remove the fender liner and the PDR guy will have ample access.

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[jeff968]

I had a couple of dings done on minty. The guy did a great job. I used dent wizard here in CT.

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[gryphon]

Yes, in some cases they do drill a small hole in a discrete place near the bottom of the door, then they close it with a black plug. No one but you will know it was not a standard access plug. They also can come in from other angles, such as by removing a headlight.



Tom

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[spectre996]

I suppose I could remove the fender liner since I need to replace my washer fluid tank.

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[RPM]

I have some dents just forward of the sunroof. 2 PDR shops have proposed to drill a hole in the forward wall of the roof opening to get access. So far I am not buying that this will work. They did not think the adhesive attached pull would work.

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[flash]

the fender liners are very easy to remove



the headliner should drop pretty easily to gain access to the roof



i am NOT a fan of drilling any holes in bodywork - that just begs for rust to form

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[porsche]

I remove all the dings from my 968s and haven't drilled a single hole.



The top of the fenders are always a little "wavy." By removing the headlights, the fender tops and sides can be manipulated to better-than-new condition.



As Flash stated, the fender liners are easy to remove and gain access to the lower fender sections.



Some areas are more difficult to reach. However, no matter how involved the "process" is to reach a panel, I've yet to even consider drilling.



"drilling" don't do it!!!



Porsche

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[rxter]

I am guessing that as with anything like this (cottage industry stuff) the key to a good job is a skilled practioner. I have a few knees and knuckles that I would like to get out as well. Door dents make me crazy because they are almost 100% preventable. Any recommendations in San Diego or Orange County. Could even do LA or Riverside for a someone good.



Thanks



Joe

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[Cloud9...68]

Does anybody know if PDR can be used to repair an "outie?" Apparently, whoever fit the strut brace didn't get the height right the first time, and dropped the hood down, leaving a very small, but noticeable dimple. I've been told conventional bodywork is needed to fix something like this, but would like to confirm. Thanks.

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[flash]

i have a really good guy who comes to my house - i'm sure we could sit here and have a beer while he straightens out your car

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[spectre996]

[quote name='Cloud9...68' post='52489' date='May 13 2008, 07:37 PM']Does anybody know if PDR can be used to repair an "outie?" Apparently, whoever fit the strut brace didn't get the height right the first time, and dropped the hood down, leaving a very small, but noticeable dimple. I've been told conventional bodywork is needed to fix something like this, but would like to confirm. Thanks.[/quote]

I remember a series of posts on here not too long ago about someone who did the same thing. Installed the strut brace backwards, closed the hood and ended up with two nipples in his hood. Search should turn something up.



As for posting a picture, I will have to post it tomorrow. It was dark buy the time I got out of meetings. I'll snap a pic when I get to work in the morning and post it then.



UPDATE: Cloud - I think this is the topic I was thinking about. Happened with a KLA strut brace. And yes, I did find it by searching for nipple on the forums <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtop...1&hl=nipple

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[Cloud9...68]

Thanks! I don't remember that thread, so I was thrilled to see it had a happy ending, in that the PDR worked for the dimples sticking up through the hood (provided the paint isn't broken, which mine isn't).

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[flash]

i was the first to have such a dent from that brace - they came out fine



ron was not quite so lucky - he got his at the same moment i got mine - his cracked the paint - mine did not - but, the dents still came out



i had a similar dent on the hood of the white cab - he got it out perfectly

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