Door Ding Repair. The Dent Houdini in OC/LA

mattjk · 09-03-2010, 10:54 PM

Well, this is not about my Z, but my 78 corolla.

My idiot neighbor gave me a huge ding, so I made her pay for it.

I've been using Ed, the Dent Houdini since 2002, and he does great work. Mostly does the OC, Ca area but he also does some parts of LA. I highly recommend him.

Here are pics of the ding and repair.

I'm not affiliated with him in any way... just wanted to get the word out for a good guy.

He can be reached at 714-556-0660

kenchan · 09-03-2010, 11:38 PM

hey those tools look familiar to the ones hanging on my garage wall.

PapoZalsa · 09-03-2010, 11:40 PM

Wrong Section!

But beautiful Toyota!!!

Jordo! · 09-04-2010, 12:40 AM

Wow -- beautifull 'rolla!

kfscoll · 09-04-2010, 11:04 PM

There's a big difference between repairing steel (Corolla) and aluminum (Z). Aluminum can crack very easily when cold-worked; some PDR places won't even touch it. I wonder how your dent repair guy feels about working with aluminum body panels...evidently it takes a lot of skill to do it right.

mattjk · 09-05-2010, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfscoll

There's a big difference between repairing steel (Corolla) and aluminum (Z). Aluminum can crack very easily when cold-worked; some PDR places won't even touch it. I wonder how your dent repair guy feels about working with aluminum body panels...evidently it takes a lot of skill to do it right.

My Wife had a 2006 WRX, the last gen before they went to steel hoods. Anyhow, a big chunk of semi truck tire hit the front of the hood, right on the edge and made a very sharp dent and crease in the aluminum hood.

Ed spent a good 15 mins on it, and I could not tell it was ever dented after he was finished! This guy is the best I've seen.

Waiz · 09-05-2010, 12:58 AM

That Corolla looks familiar.

Japanese Nostalgic Car Meet Photos (Old School Content)

mattjk · 09-05-2010, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

That Corolla looks familiar.

Japanese Nostalgic Car Meet Photos (Old School Content)

haha cool!

I didn't make the last one, too damn cold!

Waiz · 09-05-2010, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattjk

haha cool!

I didn't make the last one, too damn cold!

Haha, it was okay last night but my stupid camera died.

Japanese Nostalgic Car Meet Photos - Take 2

cab83_750 · 09-05-2010, 02:54 AM

Man, I have not seen a Corolla in years!!!!! How many miles on it? Same engine.

Call me crazy, but I always love having the mirrors on the hood.

mattjk · 09-05-2010, 03:12 AM

thanks! Yes, drivetrain is all original. 2tc 1.6 carburated. It has 24k original miles.

cab83_750 · 09-05-2010, 03:49 AM

24k? No way! When I sold my Celica it had 24k also... Actually it was 224,000 miles. The odometer just did not support the first digit.

kenchan · 09-05-2010, 08:33 AM

Aluminum is harder and more brittle but if thin enough not too difficult.

09-03-2010, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 267	Door Ding Repair. The Dent Houdini in OC/LA Well, this is not about my Z, but my 78 corolla. My idiot neighbor gave me a huge ding, so I made her pay for it. I've been using Ed, the Dent Houdini since 2002, and he does great work. Mostly does the OC, Ca area but he also does some parts of LA. I highly recommend him. Here are pics of the ding and repair. I'm not affiliated with him in any way... just wanted to get the word out for a good guy. He can be reached at 714-556-0660

09-03-2010, 11:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Wrong Section! But beautiful Toyota!!! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

09-04-2010, 12:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Wow -- beautifull 'rolla! __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-04-2010, 11:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
kfscoll Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 86 Drives: 09 370Z BS T/S/N 6MT Rep Power: 15	There's a big difference between repairing steel (Corolla) and aluminum (Z). Aluminum can crack very easily when cold-worked; some PDR places won't even touch it. I wonder how your dent repair guy feels about working with aluminum body panels...evidently it takes a lot of skill to do it right. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver 370Z 6MT coupe w/ Touring, Sport, and Navigation packages

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Aluminum is harder and more brittle but if thin enough not too difficult.