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Old 03-03-20, 12:59 PM
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Just had PDR for hood dent and a couple door dimples. Aluminum hood, Protection film and pearl paint. It come out really nice. A slight wrinkle in the film but it was stretched pretty good. Hope the photos show it well for you. $200. one hour, San Diego.

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oh that stinks, I have one or 2 of those type of marks on my car. I saw some thing on one of those Facebook ads showing a little thing that could pull those type of dents... I also saw it on a few other sites with good reviews....

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Wondering of a DIY thing of getting those out...
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I've used similar looking devices on a Subaru. In my hands, they improved things but really far from the art of PDR. Plus the hood film makes the glue and suction cup impossible.
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Originally Posted by swfla
I've used similar looking devices on a Subaru. In my hands, they improved things but really far from the art of PDR. Plus the hood film makes the glue and suction cup impossible.
I could see it being an issue on the film... I some on my roof but, not on the hood bra/film ( I have a clear hood bra as well on mine).

It sounds like you'd have to pull up the film before trying one of these type devices.

Good luck !
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Glad you found somebody who could get it out! Send a picture to that guy who said it couldnt be done lol
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Originally Posted by DavidinCT
I saw some thing on one of those Facebook ads showing a little thing that could pull those type of dents... I also saw it on a few other sites with good reviews....

They look something like this...


Wondering of a DIY thing of getting those out...
It's not the tools that make a good repair but the skill of the guy doing it. Don't waste your money.
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Yep, just have the professional do it, Its only a couple hundred dollars.
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I'm glad I called a second guy. He gave me the kind of results I was used to from PDR.
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Overnight, the slight wrinkle in the PPF disappeared.
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Originally Posted by swfla
Overnight, the slight wrinkle in the PPF disappeared.
Self healing!
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