MikeChally
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I want to do autobody work to remove some minor dents and damaged passenger fender to my 94' integra ls. Any DIY advice on how to remove dents or autobody repairs?
DIY autobody?
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OGstackadoIIa
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MikeChally
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I did, but it left me with more question then answering my questions
MikeChally
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and they all seem like they were trying to sell me there product to use to remove dents and repairs.
MikeChally
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so is this the typical way to remove a dent?
The steps needed to complete the dent reapir are as follows:
Locate the center of the dent, and drill a hole in the dent with a 1/8" drill bit. Alternatively, you can use a hot glue gun to glue a plastic adapter to the center of the dent. These plastic adapters and glue guns are included in many dent removal kits.
Thread the dent pulling tool into the newly dilled hole, or attach the dent pulling tool to the plastic circle that is glued on the dent. After the dent pulling tool is in palce, pull on it to flatten the dent or pull it out.
Carefully hammer the front of the dent using the metalworking hammer, while at the same time holding the dolly firmly against the back of the dent. It may be necessary to go underneath the car, or to open the trunk or hood of the car, in order to reach the back of the dent.
Use a medium grit disk mounted on a drill to grind the paint down to the bare metal, extending the area out at least one inch around the dent itself. Then fill the entire area with a good quality body filler.
Allow the body filler to dry completely, then carefully sand the area with sandpaper which has been wrapped around a block of wood. When sanding, begin with a 36-grit sandpaper and work up to a 120-grit sandpaper.
Use a spray primer to prime the area, being sure to use a primer specially designed for automotive use. Six coats of primer should be used, allowing each coat of primer to dry completely before applying the next coat.
Sand the primer using a 600-grit wet and dry sandpaper. This will help to remove any scratches. The area should then be touched up with a matching automotive paint. If the paint is not smooth, resand and repaint the area until you have a smooth surface.
The steps needed to complete the dent reapir are as follows:
Locate the center of the dent, and drill a hole in the dent with a 1/8" drill bit. Alternatively, you can use a hot glue gun to glue a plastic adapter to the center of the dent. These plastic adapters and glue guns are included in many dent removal kits.
Thread the dent pulling tool into the newly dilled hole, or attach the dent pulling tool to the plastic circle that is glued on the dent. After the dent pulling tool is in palce, pull on it to flatten the dent or pull it out.
Carefully hammer the front of the dent using the metalworking hammer, while at the same time holding the dolly firmly against the back of the dent. It may be necessary to go underneath the car, or to open the trunk or hood of the car, in order to reach the back of the dent.
Use a medium grit disk mounted on a drill to grind the paint down to the bare metal, extending the area out at least one inch around the dent itself. Then fill the entire area with a good quality body filler.
Allow the body filler to dry completely, then carefully sand the area with sandpaper which has been wrapped around a block of wood. When sanding, begin with a 36-grit sandpaper and work up to a 120-grit sandpaper.
Use a spray primer to prime the area, being sure to use a primer specially designed for automotive use. Six coats of primer should be used, allowing each coat of primer to dry completely before applying the next coat.
Sand the primer using a 600-grit wet and dry sandpaper. This will help to remove any scratches. The area should then be touched up with a matching automotive paint. If the paint is not smooth, resand and repaint the area until you have a smooth surface.
OGstackadoIIa
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Then you're on the right track. Nothing is ever as easy as you plan. YouTube may have some help, but I would assume a lot of this is going to be trial and error if you don't have a mentorI did, but it left me with more question then answering my questions
You're probably going to landing pages that funnel you back to a 'buy my shit' site.and they all seem like they were trying to sell me there product to use to remove dents and repairs.
Prozon
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What you just listed seems pretty on point.
If you can get to the dent from the backside, try doing that. Be sure to use a block of wood on the metal before hammering out dents or you will create little high points that are a pain in the ass to get flat again. Be sure to read the instructions on the filler, you really shouldn't have to put it on real thick.
It just takes time. Worst case scenario, sand and continue. I don't suggest drilling holes and pulling dents- because then you need to weld up the hole. Only a good idea if you are a bit more experienced.
If you can get to the dent from the backside, try doing that. Be sure to use a block of wood on the metal before hammering out dents or you will create little high points that are a pain in the ass to get flat again. Be sure to read the instructions on the filler, you really shouldn't have to put it on real thick.
It just takes time. Worst case scenario, sand and continue. I don't suggest drilling holes and pulling dents- because then you need to weld up the hole. Only a good idea if you are a bit more experienced.
MikeChally
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yea your right, I need to find a mentor or just pick a site and youtube and give it a shot, trial and error. I just wanted to learn how to do it but when I research online there so many ways I'm like WTF...BRAIN F*%& LOLThen you're on the right track. Nothing is ever as easy as you plan. YouTube may have some help, but I would assume a lot of this is going to be trial and error if you don't have a mentor
You're probably going to landing pages that funnel you back to a 'buy my s***' site.
MikeChally
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Got it thanks!What you just listed seems pretty on point.
If you can get to the dent from the backside, try doing that. Be sure to use a block of wood on the metal before hammering out dents or you will create little high points that are a pain in the ass to get flat again. Be sure to read the instructions on the filler, you really shouldn't have to put it on real thick.
It just takes time. Worst case scenario, sand and continue. I don't suggest drilling holes and pulling dents- because then you need to weld up the hole. Only a good idea if you are a bit more experienced.
MikeChally
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I want to try it myself. I have a little room to play with like for the example the fender. If I mess up I can replace it. but for the rest of the body if I can't get it right with the fender then I'll take it to the shop.you have to have experience with body work cus if you don't the jobs gonna get much harder and more costly when u take it to a shop..
honest opinion save up and take it to a shop
thanks!
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MikeChally
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yes true, but there is the basic to start off to get the general idea and expand from there...There is more than one way to skin a cat
OGstackadoIIa
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Grab it by the tail and cut the side, but make sure you don't go through all the way, or the fur will get fucked up. Cutting it down the middle of the back is also a poor idea
j13
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if your paint is cherry with 1000 dents like my car, just leave it as is. if the clear us burned and baked, than just push the dent out from behind, and sand it down to bare metal, apply body filler and block sand the whole panel. you'll have to primer the whole panel after to keep bare metal spots from flash rusting.
as you're block sanding, spray a light mist of black spray over light colored primer and block sand it out, any left over black mist will be a low spot, you'll have to apply filler or glaze depending on how low it is. anymore questions, PM me.
as you're block sanding, spray a light mist of black spray over light colored primer and block sand it out, any left over black mist will be a low spot, you'll have to apply filler or glaze depending on how low it is. anymore questions, PM me.