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...

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

aszyd · 07-07-2014, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

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.

Did he leave you any special surprises?

I need to get PDR on a hood ding, it bugs me every time I see it.

cigarclifford · 07-07-2014, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

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.

Wise choice Onzedge waiting in the house...Those "dam sounds" are "still ringing
in my ears"....Correct... Magicians are a great job description..

cigarclifford · 07-07-2014, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aszyd

Did he leave you any special surprises?

I need to get PDR on a hood ding, it bugs me every time I see it.

I'm with you 100% but the bug is gone....Go for it...

Malm · 07-07-2014, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

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.

I have a tiny dent in the driver side fender.. which did not chip the paint..just put a little divit there (its something that no one notices unless you point it out).

Its bothered me for quite a while.. have to research how much a PDR guy would charge to pop it out.

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: 458713	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: 13	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	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	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	#8 (permalink)
Datsun240Z71 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 177 Drives: '71 240Z Rep Power: 13	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

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