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zulu_warrior1976

Post subject: Dent repair

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:41 am

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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?

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zulu_warrior1976

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:34 am

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Or PM me

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MiniMat

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:44 pm

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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....

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zulu_warrior1976

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 5:17 pm

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Agreed... I have been quoted $220 to repair the dent in the pic.... My excess is only $250!!

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9YaTaH

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:20 pm

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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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BBY755

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:32 pm

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Yep, shop around. Was quoted $500 for a repair on my daily and got it done for $300 cash elsewhere.....

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zulu_warrior1976

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:30 pm

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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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9YaTaH

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:04 am

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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 :roll:

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/store/ ... yPurchases

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Timbo

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:11 am

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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? :shock:

Its an expensive business.

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timmy201

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:28 am

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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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zulu_warrior1976

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:04 am

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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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9YaTaH

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:04 pm

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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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zulu_warrior1976

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:03 pm

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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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hpal

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 8:50 am

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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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8700s14

Post subject: Re: Dent repair

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:10 am

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zulu_warrior1976 wrote:

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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