Donohue96M6Z28

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Ah you're right. I guess I should have went on facebook and asked my friends if they know how much my dent would cost to fix? . I went on here, bc I felt as though you guys could give me a rough idea of how much it would cost to fix, since I haven't been able to see a PDR man in person yet.

1995blacktattop

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holy hell!

I've never paid more than $45 for PDR work. I've had it done twice. once for 3-4 dents in the rear 1/4. one of which was decent sized (although not nearly as bad as the OP's)

the other time i spent $40 for a single ding which can be seen in the pic below. I removed the spare and jack for him and he did it from the inside.

The ding can be seen in the white car's wheel reflection


another angle

Donohue96M6Z28

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Actually, I tried 3-4 times. And I didn't think it was getting hot enough. So the last time I got extra close, but when I went to spray it, there was pretty much nothing left in the can. It went fast.

Donohue96M6Z28

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I also have a couple torque dings I want to get taken out, but wasn't sure how easy those are to take out?

jaysan

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6AZoN0c6lI

DKM DWN

That is in a tough spot no matter what. Be careful who you let do pdr. That is for sure a job for an experienced tech. Because of the curve the metal is stronger at that point than on a flat surface. If not done properly will put small poke marks outward cracking the paint. Also due to the fact that it is far from either end of the panel means they will have to use a longer rod making it more difficult to reach. I managed a reputable pdr/bodyshop here in Houston for 8 years. Not that I know everything but just some advice. There used to be a company in austin called Dent Magic there best tech was named Mike. Worth a shot calling them. Last I heard he was in europe doing hail work.

1badassz

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Good to know..

Donohue96M6Z28

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I was just thinking, I can take that plastic cover off that keeps the neck of the gas tank in place. And a rod could go in from there...

1995blacktattop

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you might just be able to take the carpet down on that side and get to it. i know the pass side is pretty much accessible once you remove the spare.

Cam72aro

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Not trying to be rude. Do you plan on trying to pop the dent out yourself? I tried it one time and ended up with an outward dent. The metal has stretched and needs to be massaged back into place. Let a pro do it.

Donohue96M6Z28

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I never considered trying to do it myself. My plan the entire time was getting a PDR guy to do it. They only thing I was willing to try(and was still weary about it) was the hairdryer trick. Trust me man, I don't want to make the problem worse. I'm just hoping PDR can fix it. 2 of the shops said yes PDR should fix it, and the other said probably not "perfect". But if it was his car, he'd go the PDR route.

Do you think a PDR man be able to massage it back into place since it has been stretched? Or are you thinking PDR can't fix it?

And I pointed out the gas door entry to show that there is a way inside that isn't too far from the dent. Not that I was going to try it

DKM DWN

He is right. Your car is too nice to not let a very well trained tech work on it. If you remove the filler it will make access easier because of the clear path but they will either drill a hole in the door jamb, take out the tail lamp and then possibly drill or jack it up take off the wheel and then drill in the wheel well for access.

Donohue96M6Z28

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I was hoping no holes would need to be drilled in it. I had a PDR drill a hole on my door jam on one of my old camaros... I hated looking at it.

Going off your experience... How much does this job look like its going to run me?

Cam72aro

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A good dent guy wont drill holes. Dont settle for a dent guy that says he has to drill a hole, it is shitty work IMO. I am sure that it can be massaged to where you cant notice it. I have seen our guys do some amazing work. Like I said earlier, might run $100.

1995blacktattop

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the guy who did my frist dents drilled into the door jam on the passenger side and later plugged it with a rubber plug. it looks totally factory and you wouldn't even notice it was not supposed to be there unless i told you. It probably also helps that there has only been a passenger in my car maybe twice in the last 2 years.

DKM DWN

Even the best dent guy will tell you drilling is going to be necessary at some point in time. They should have plugs that will look "factory" and before they plug it should use some paint to keep the hole from rusting too bad. Ask for a few exrta plugs so later on you can redo it yourself. I would say depending on the tech and quality $100-$150. I know it sounds like alot but even if not 100% perfect less expensive than paint and body. Besides who wants to paint there 1/4 panel and possibly blend the door for a dent.

Donohue96M6Z28

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Ya man... I dont want want it to get repainted. One of the shops quoted me $350 to do with with out PDR. I still wouldnt trust the paint afterwards.

99'CajunFirehawk157

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If he can drill a small hole like 3/8" in you door jamb (which will be plugged with a rubber plug) he can go in from there, and I am speaking for past experience too...

eidetic

I knew guys a couple years ago that did PDR for Enterprise car rental. They typically charge $50-$100 per body panel.

Donohue96M6Z28

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Scottspdr.com in san antonio said they could fix for $100. I just emailed him back asking if any holes will need to be drilled...

Does anyone on here have any expierence with them?