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fixing Dent and scratches

Old Jun 24, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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fixing Dent and scratches

I had a small accident on my maxima at my apt gate which caused some dent (rear passenger side on the side of the trunk) and scratches.

Is there any tool (suction/pneumatic) that I can use to fix the dent? If yes,Where can I get that tool?

Where can I get the touch paint for the scratches and will it do a good job?

I don't want to go to body shop since that will cost me fortune.

Advance thanks for your help!
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 05:49 AM
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no gimmick "pops a dent" will do you any good. If you don't already know what tools to use, then you probably don't know how to use them. Your dealer should give you some tips. My salesman was suggesting some things to try with knicks and scratches. Sorry I wasn't really listening since I would never try it and have a cousin who is awesome with bodywork. If I can't fix it with Meguires Scratch X, it's getting done by someone who knows what they're doing. Hope someone else can help yo better on here, if you're braver than me to try yourself.
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 07:20 AM
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PDR..take it to a pro.

paint - nissan or paintscratch.com
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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Nope no magic pops-a-dent.. Bodyshops sounds the best option unless you have experience in bodywork and painting..
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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I did paintless dent removal a couple weeks ago and looks great. I just ordered Langka and going to remove the paintchips whenever it arrives.
Old Jun 29, 2004 | 07:02 AM
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Go to a paintless dent removal place. They can't help you with the dents where the paint is broken. They could still get them out, but you'd still have the paint problem. In British Columbia, there is a franchise called Chips Away, that doesn't remove dents, but deals with keyed doors, bumber scuffs, scratches, rock chips etc. at considerably less than what a body shop costs.

I am considering getting a 6-inch squiggly key mark out. They will blend in the paint with the correct color-coded Dupont paint and clearcoat the entire door for C$145 compared to a body shop quote of C$700. There must be a similar franchise, under whatever name, somewhere near you.
Old Jun 30, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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Try dentwizard.com. Very good paintless dent removal.
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