Need Some Advice - Paintless Dent Removale

cigarclifford · 06-30-2014, 11:10 AM

Not a good weekend. I parked my 370Z PW Nismo in no mans land at
a shopping center. Came out to see a shopping cart resting against
my drivers door. The paint itself is not scratched or broken. The door
has a small crease about 3 inch's long and very hard to see.

Amj2020 · 06-30-2014, 11:16 AM

Ive used a PDR for a lease return and it went great except for one spot on the lower bottom portion of the door. The dings and creases in the middle of panels went exceptionally well. I would be hard pressed to point out where the damage used to be. I would suggest getting estimates for the removal from local PDR techs and it shouldnt cost too much...If there is no paint damage this is absolutely the best route to go. Just make sure you do research into the local guys and pick the best one, see if you can find referrals or reviews online for them. You will meet them when they see the car so go with who you trust.

cigarclifford · 06-30-2014, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amj2020

Ive used a PDR for a lease return and it went great except for one spot on the lower bottom portion of the door. The dings and creases in the middle of panels went exceptionally well. I would be hard pressed to point out where the damage used to be. I would suggest getting estimates for the removal from local PDR techs and it shouldnt cost too much...If there is no paint damage this is absolutely the best route to go. Just make sure you do research into the local guys and pick the best one, see if you can find referrals or reviews online for them. You will meet them when they see the car so go with who you trust.

Thank you for your sincere help. I will take this route...

onzedge · 06-30-2014, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amj2020

Ive used a PDR for a lease return and it went great except for one spot on the lower bottom portion of the door. The dings and creases in the middle of panels went exceptionally well. I would be hard pressed to point out where the damage used to be. I would suggest getting estimates for the removal from local PDR techs and it shouldnt cost too much...If there is no paint damage this is absolutely the best route to go. Just make sure you do research into the local guys and pick the best one, see if you can find referrals or reviews online for them. You will meet them when they see the car so go with who you trust.

kenchan · 06-30-2014, 01:58 PM

yah, definitely consider PDR. pearl whites are notorious for hard to
color match anyways.

this is one of many reasons why i dont take my Z to the stores.
and i am a guy that has professional training in PDR.

and yes,
i can fix creases.

cigarclifford · 06-30-2014, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, definitely consider PDR. pearl whites are notorious for hard to
color match anyways.

this is one of many reasons why i dont take my Z to the stores.
and i am a guy that has professional training in PDR.

and yes,
i can fix creases.

Thank you Kenchan...True one...It's the very first ding in four straight
years of driving and logging 60,000 miles as of to date. I located a
PDR specialist that works on Porsche, BMW and euro exotics....
This PDR has a lot of experience working with Aluminum panels as well.
Thank you again. Why is it on the first day of the ding it looked three
times as big...

kenchan · 06-30-2014, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarclifford

Thank you Kenchan...True one...It's the very first ding in four straight
years of driving and logging 60,000 miles as of to date. I located a
PDR specialist that works on Porsche, BMW and euro exotics....
This PDR has a lot of experience working with Aluminum panels as well.
Thank you again. Why is it on the first day of the ding it looked three
times as big...

yah, i too get a real sour feeling in my stomach when i see damage to my baby...

GL with the repair. i am sure you are in good hands.

cigarclifford · 07-07-2014, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i too get a real sour feeling in my stomach when i see damage to my baby...

GL with the repair. i am sure you are in good hands.

Kenchan, great news to report. The PDR specialist came right on time today
for removing the small 4 inch crease - small dent. The sounds were hard
to listen to as he beat and shaped the small crease - dent back into place.
The total price was 250.00 and it looks as good as new...The PDR specialist
ran a black light against the Pearl White paint looking for any imperfections.
None could be found.....But those dam sounds will keep me awake for a
few nights...Thank you again.

kenchan · 07-07-2014, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarclifford

Kenchan, great news to report. The PDR specialist came right on time today
for removing the small 4 inch crease - small dent. The sounds were hard
to listen to as he beat and shaped the small crease - dent back into place.
The total price was 250.00 and it looks as good as new...The PDR specialist
ran a black light against the Pearl White paint looking for any imperfections.
None could be found.....But those dam sounds will keep me awake for a
few nights...Thank you again.

hahaha, yah that's a normal process to knock down the high points
after pressing out the crease.

good to hear everything turned out to your satisfaction.

onzedge · 07-07-2014, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarclifford

Kenchan, great news to report. The PDR specialist came right on time today
for removing the small 4 inch crease - small dent. The sounds were hard
to listen to as he beat and shaped the small crease - dent back into place.
The total price was 250.00 and it looks as good as new...The PDR specialist
ran a black light against the Pearl White paint looking for any imperfections.
None could be found.....But those dam sounds will keep me awake for a
few nights...Thank you again.

I had a PDR guy come out to my house to take a few little dimples out of my hatch that the dealer swears he did not put there (he did).

The PDR guy worked in my garage which is a separate building, and he made me wait in the house while he worked. These guys are like magicians.

Datsun240Z71 · 06-30-2014, 03:09 PM

I had several dings and creases removed from my 240Z two years ago and could not believe how perfect the repair looked, especially for the price! Amazing!

mab864 · 07-07-2014, 06:07 PM

I've had good luck with PDR too. I've used them a couple of times. Once on another one of my vehicles and once on my company truck. Same guy both times and I would put him in the magician category too. Just amazing what one of these guys can do.

kenchan · 07-07-2014, 07:13 PM

when i practiced PDR i literally hit my newish car with golf balls to make dings all over the car. fender, door, hood, roof, quarter panel, trunk.

neighbors were like WTF!!

dealer was happy to see my dent-free car when it came time to trade it in.

i didnt say nothin'

onzedge · 07-07-2014, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

when i practiced PDR i literally hit my newish car with golf balls to make dings all over the car. fender, door, hood, roof, quarter panel, trunk.

neighbors were like WTF!!

dealer was happy to see my dent-free car when it came time to trade it in.

i didnt say nothin'

Mr. Kenchan has written.

cigarclifford · 07-07-2014, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

when i practiced PDR i literally hit my newish car with golf balls to make dings all over the car. fender, door, hood, roof, quarter panel, trunk.

neighbors were like WTF!!

dealer was happy to see my dent-free car when it came time to trade it in.

i didnt say nothin'

Your neighborhood is very fortunate to have you around. You have my
serious respect and my vote for extreme confidence..

06-30-2014, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458714	Need Some Advice - Paintless Dent Removale Not a good weekend. I parked my 370Z PW Nismo in no mans land at a shopping center. Came out to see a shopping cart resting against my drivers door. The paint itself is not scratched or broken. The door has a small crease about 3 inch's long and very hard to see.

06-30-2014, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 14	Ive used a PDR for a lease return and it went great except for one spot on the lower bottom portion of the door. The dings and creases in the middle of panels went exceptionally well. I would be hard pressed to point out where the damage used to be. I would suggest getting estimates for the removal from local PDR techs and it shouldnt cost too much...If there is no paint damage this is absolutely the best route to go. Just make sure you do research into the local guys and pick the best one, see if you can find referrals or reviews online for them. You will meet them when they see the car so go with who you trust. onzedge likes this. __________________ 2012 Magnetic Black 370z \| Fast Intentions CBE \| Stillen G3 \| Motordyne ART \| H&R Coilovers \| Work Emotion \| Fujimura \| Uprev \| Amuse\| GT-R Start

06-30-2014, 01:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, definitely consider PDR. pearl whites are notorious for hard to color match anyways. this is one of many reasons why i dont take my Z to the stores. and i am a guy that has professional training in PDR. and yes, i can fix creases. onzedge likes this.

06-30-2014, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Datsun240Z71 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 177 Drives: '71 240Z Rep Power: 14	I had several dings and creases removed from my 240Z two years ago and could not believe how perfect the repair looked, especially for the price! Amazing! __________________ Randy in Nashville Middle Tennnessee Z Club 1971 240Z

07-07-2014, 06:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	I've had good luck with PDR too. I've used them a couple of times. Once on another one of my vehicles and once on my company truck. Same guy both times and I would put him in the magician category too. Just amazing what one of these guys can do. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

07-07-2014, 07:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	when i practiced PDR i literally hit my newish car with golf balls to make dings all over the car. fender, door, hood, roof, quarter panel, trunk. neighbors were like WTF!! dealer was happy to see my dent-free car when it came time to trade it in. i didnt say nothin' onzedge and cigarclifford like this.

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