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Offline r5gtt

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Dented boot lid help please
« on: January 17, 2016, 07:38:13 pm »
Hello all.

Is it possible to get this dent out?.

I'm in central London area.

Thanks


« Last Edit: January 17, 2016, 07:41:39 pm by r5gtt »

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Re: Dented boot lid help please
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2016, 08:48:06 pm »
A good dent repair man could get it out,

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Re: Dented boot lid help please
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2016, 08:52:40 pm »
my opinion NO you would never be happy with it, too close to the badge swage and the screen to do without a fill and paint  , plenty of cheap tailgates about cut your losses and fit a good black one  :happy2:   

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Re: Dented boot lid help please
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2016, 08:58:16 pm »
Yes and no  :popcornsoda:

To get a black one cheap in very good scratch less condition and then refit any missing parts is going to be a pain tbh and I'd rather not get into that if possible.

I was thinking a heat gun gently heating the inside untill it feels warm enough to push out might do the trick???

I'm going to see what dansmith180 says as he works for a company that do paintless dent repairs. If not then I'll have to buy a black boot lid and mess about with fitting it.

Thanks
« Last Edit: January 17, 2016, 09:00:12 pm by r5gtt »

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Re: Dented boot lid help please
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2016, 09:02:52 pm »

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Re: Dented boot lid help please
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2016, 09:08:14 pm »
Seen work by Paul @ just dents near me who has done some brilliant work,

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Re: Dented boot lid help please
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2016, 09:14:07 pm »
this ones a GTI

£50 in London


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-REAR-TAILGATE-CAME-OFF-2006-MODEL-/191771361929?hash=item2ca676c289:g:mgAAAOSwo0JWM1SK

Rob
Rob now why the heck didn't I do thay  :stupid:

Thanks mate, I've messaged the guy for an address  :happy2:  :drinking:

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Re: Dented boot lid help please
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2016, 09:29:59 pm »
Seen work by Paul @ just dents near me who has done some brilliant work,
who where and how much lol

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Re: Dented boot lid help please
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2016, 09:40:12 pm »
I also found this trick after posting with dry ice so it my help others and I'm going to give it a shot myself.

http://diy-auto-repair.wonderhowto.com/how-to/fix-car-dents-8-easy-ways-remove-dents-yourself-without-ruining-paint-0163056/

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Re: Dented boot lid help please
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2016, 10:25:06 pm »
Hmm I'm not sure you'll get that out without a bit of filler and paint. I looks a bit deep. At the bottom and top of the dent it would of pushed out over from the original contour of the boot too so that'll have to be knocked back in too

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Re: Dented boot lid help please
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2016, 11:13:39 pm »
I'll have a go at it and if it doesn't work, the guy who I've messaged may be taking some money off of me this week.