Dent removal advice

[PranK]

Hi Folks,

The family Passat has had its doors opened on to our car port posts a few times (kids were little and it happened so many times over just a few days I couldn't do anything about it - i now have foam around the posts.)

Each of the front doors has 3 of these sharp little dents in them.

We've been quoted $660 to get them out but the dent guy said that he couldn't guarentee he'd get them out. This is because there is a reo bar behind the dents inside the door so they'll be tricky to get behind.

What do you guys think? Could a puller be used? Do you know anybody who might be able to get these out? We're selling the car soon so want to get these out so we can get as much as possible.

 

[Hadouken]

It will take a skilled dent removal guy to get those out.

660 is a bit steep though.

Get a second opinion

[PranK]

5 minutes ago, Hadouken said:

It will take a skilled dent removal guy to get those out.

660 is a bit steep though.

Get a second opinion

Is that because they're so sharp?

[Hadouken]

Yes. The sharpness is a killer. But paintless dent removal has come a long way

[JGTC]

Few places with good feedback;

Mobile service

https://www.facebook.com/thedenthero/

Brookvale

https://www.facebook.com/DentFreeNSW/

 

[PranK]

43 minutes ago, squareznboxez said:

Few places with good feedback;

Mobile service

https://www.facebook.com/thedenthero/

Brookvale

https://www.facebook.com/DentFreeNSW/

 

Sweet, thanks. Brooky is only 20mins from me.

[JAS-25T]

The other tricky part of it is that it's on a crease. lots of tinkering to get that panel close to what it used to look like

That and having to use glue instead of beating from inside is likely the extra cost.

might be worth finding out how much a new door skin is to get painted?

[PranK]

Thats a great idea @JAS-25T, maybe I can get a pair of white doors from a wrecker? Surely they'd only be $150ea or so.

[JAS-25T]

just be careful that you don't get a mismatch in colour, it would stand out like the dogs preverbals.

if you got a new door it would likely need blending in by a painter

[Hadouken]

A euro door would be much more than $150

[JAS-25T]

I think so also, but a bit of hunting might score you one, just the skin/frame

[PranK]

This bloke has one (alas in black) for $224. 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-Passat-B6-05-09-Station-wagen-Passenger-Side-Front-Door-Black-/161134409054?hash=item25845bf55e:g:EzoAAOSwxp9W3A11

So, I'm more confused as ever now.