Re: Question about paintless dent repair

["Newman,Lawrence C." <lcn@mitre.org>]

Quite uneccessary.  I've seen the process.  They push a plastic wedge between
the window and the outer window jam and insert a mini poker down the aperture
created.  They are then able to massage the dent out with the end of the
poker.  Even if the panel were out, they probably won't be able to gain any
advantage.

Larry

James Desveaux wrote:

> I'm sure there's somebody or other on the list who's had experience here.
>
> On my driver's door (type 44, '91 TQW), there are two tiny dings along the
> highest ridge line, well above the plastic moulding and a few inches or so
> below the window line.  They're of fairly recent origin.  You can't see
> them unless you're looking from certain angles and in good light.  I
> suspect this is the result of the passenger's side door from an mf'ing SUV
> being opened on it, since the cladding on the side protects these doors
> from normal people movers.
>         Anyway, I stopped by a reputable detail shop in Santa Monica that
> advertises paintless dent repair.  The guy there noticed the dings
> immediately and said they could be popped out for $75.  I asked if the
> upholstery panels should be removed.  He said they could do it through the
> aperture for the window and that they'd do something to protect the window.
>
> Question:  Any advice here?  Should I remove the panelling?  How big a PITA
> is it to remove the panel?  (I've done plenty of other things on this
> beast, so generally I'm not gunshy on these matters, but would prefer not
> to do something that isn't necessary.
>
> Thanks.
>
> - Jim