Paintless dent removal before respray

jozi · 11-03-2012 06:59PM #1

I'm getting my car ready for a full respray over the coming weeks and I was thinking of getting someone out to remove any dents before it goes for paint, so there's little or no filler used on the body.

Can anyone recommend a guy for this who covers the Cavan area? I found one guy on donedeal, http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/carextras/3104496 anyone familiar with his work?

Owen · 11-03-2012 07:02PM

The bodyshop will do that themselves.

jozi · 11-03-2012 07:04PM

Will they not just slap on some filler? Easiest option for them?

Owen · 11-03-2012 07:12PM

No self respecting bodyshop would, they'll get the metal/plastic back to as close as possible to the original shape, and skim at the end. Filler's not designed to cover up big dents, it's supposed to be a final step before primer to achieveing a smooth finish.

jozi · 11-03-2012 07:16PM

There's no major dents (from memory) just some small dings here and there. I haven't a painter got for her yet but I will ask them what they do about dents and how they get rid of them.

Owen · 11-03-2012 07:17PM

Best option really, talk to the bodyshops and explain what you want. They work with metal every day, they'll be able to do what you ask.

jozi · 11-03-2012 07:24PM

Will do. Thread closed :P

Paintless dent removal before respray

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