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| Author: | zulu_warrior1976 [ Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Dent repair |
Hi All, During moving house a dart board backing board fell and hit the door of the mini denting it.   The car is in a wedding in December so I want to get it fixed. I have called a mobile dent removal company but they want $220!!! Which is an outrage really. So, want to get the dent fixed and the drivers side and back of the car sprayed. Can anyone recommend a good paint shop and repairer in Adelaide? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | zulu_warrior1976 [ Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
Or PM me |
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| Author: | MiniMat [ Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
I'd be polishing out the scratch (like Meguiars scratch X), to check if there is any paint damage (or minimal), then ringing around a few paint-less dent removal services. I'd be surprised if you couldn't get it fixed for between $50.00 - $100.00... Drive to their shop to save a few $ too. Much better having a small (scratch) imperfection than a mismatched door colour, IMO.... Mat |
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| Author: | zulu_warrior1976 [ Tue Sep 12, 2017 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
Agreed... I have been quoted $220 to repair the dent in the pic.... My excess is only $250!! |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
zulu_warrior1976 wrote: Hi All, During moving house a dart board backing board fell and hit the door of the mini denting it. The car is in a wedding in December so I want to get it fixed. I have called a mobile dent removal company but they want $220!!! Which is an outrage really. So, want to get the dent fixed and the drivers side and back of the car sprayed. Can anyone recommend a good paint shop and repairer in Adelaide? For example... Dent Revolution Hail Repair Centre Vehicle Dent Removal Service 118 Magill Road · 1800 663 368 Action Paintless Dent Repairs Auto Body Shop 0407 641 339 Dents Away - Adelaide Hills Mobile Dent Repairs Auto Dent Removal Service Strempel Ave · 0402 019 393 |
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| Author: | BBY755 [ Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
Yep, shop around. Was quoted $500 for a repair on my daily and got it done for $300 cash elsewhere..... |
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| Author: | zulu_warrior1976 [ Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
That's just so expensive! I'm worried the steel is too thick on the door skin compared to modern cars. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
zulu_warrior1976 wrote: That's just so expensive! I'm worried the steel is too thick on the door skin compared to modern cars. You can get dolly's for under $20  http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/store/ ... yPurchases |
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| Author: | Timbo [ Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
zulu_warrior1976 wrote: That's just so expensive! I'm worried the steel is too thick on the door skin compared to modern cars. Have seen what a respray costs?  Its an expensive business. Tim |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
I thought $220 was pretty reasonable for a mobile dent repair. I'd certainly pay that much to get one fixed on my car.. they can normally spot other dings around the car and fix them at the same time. |
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| Author: | zulu_warrior1976 [ Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
I'm not planning on doing a full respray. It's an insurance claim for the dent only. and for a difference of $6 between mobile dent repair and having it done in a workshop I'm tending towards workshop. No other dings on the car. It's straight. Dolly under $20.... I don't have the skills :c( |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
Timbo said: I thought $220 was pretty reasonable for a mobile dent repair...and its an insurance job, you seem to be over-thinking this little exercise... |
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| Author: | zulu_warrior1976 [ Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
probably. I tend to do that when it comes to my mini.... It's the difference in steel thickness that is the issue for me. I'm not convinced the thicker door skin will fold out as well compared to newer car panels that are thinner. I've never had a dent popped on the mini before, only on more modern cars. |
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| Author: | hpal [ Sat Sep 16, 2017 8:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
I think maybe the older steel in the mini is thicker but more malleable. Modern panels may be thinner but higher tensile |
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| Author: | 8700s14 [ Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dent repair |
zulu_warrior1976 wrote: probably. I tend to do that when it comes to my mini.... It's the difference in steel thickness that is the issue for me. I'm not convinced the thicker door skin will fold out as well compared to newer car panels that are thinner. I've never had a dent popped on the mini before, only on more modern cars. Will actually make it much easier to work on. Just make sure you do a little research on the reputation of the 'paintless dent repairer' first. I would avoid having panels resprayed at all costs if it is original paint. |
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