Small Dent from Curb :( What to Do?
07-17-12, 02:59 PM
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Small Dent from Curb :( What to Do?
I accidentally parked too close to the curb and when i backed out, i guess something on the curb bent a piece of my bumper outwards.
Any advice on what to do? I tried a hairdryer for 20 seconds but it only bent back in a little? Maybe I was too quick with the dryer but Im just really pissed. Is this something I need a heavy duty heat gun on or could it be fixed with some patience and a hairdryer?
Any advice on what to do? I tried a hairdryer for 20 seconds but it only bent back in a little? Maybe I was too quick with the dryer but Im just really pissed. Is this something I need a heavy duty heat gun on or could it be fixed with some patience and a hairdryer?
07-17-12, 03:11 PM
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I accidentally parked too close to the curb and when i backed out, i guess something on the curb bent a piece of my bumper outwards.
Any advice on what to do? I tried a hairdryer for 20 seconds but it only bent back in a little? Maybe I was too quick with the dryer but Im just really pissed. Is this something I need a heavy duty heat gun on or could it be fixed with some patience and a hairdryer?
Any advice on what to do? I tried a hairdryer for 20 seconds but it only bent back in a little? Maybe I was too quick with the dryer but Im just really pissed. Is this something I need a heavy duty heat gun on or could it be fixed with some patience and a hairdryer?
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Im afraid though that if i heat the other areas, then when i push it in, the heated area will also cave in making it look dented inwards.
Any tips on heating it? how long i should heat it for? etc etc?
07-18-12, 06:28 AM
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That's not bad at all.
On that one, I would just heat it lightly (hair dryer s/b sufficient) then take two pieces of wood, 1"x2" approx 6" long each and clamp them on either side sandwiching the bubble to flatten it out (probably will have to remove under-body panel) and leave it sit overnight. Might have to repeat for a few nights but should be fine then.
Good luck
On that one, I would just heat it lightly (hair dryer s/b sufficient) then take two pieces of wood, 1"x2" approx 6" long each and clamp them on either side sandwiching the bubble to flatten it out (probably will have to remove under-body panel) and leave it sit overnight. Might have to repeat for a few nights but should be fine then.
Good luck
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