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      07-21-2014, 02:59 PM   #1
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First dent into my M235i

I discover a dent into my car, probably something made with a car's door. I have also minor scratches on the dent

I will try to get it fixed with a paintless dent remover. What's the price range to fix this? Any tips?




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      07-21-2014, 03:02 PM   #2
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Try heatgun and a can of compressed air
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      07-21-2014, 03:04 PM   #3
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That sucks. but looks like it could be fixed by a dent remover company. I had multiple door dings removed on my old car. As long as it didn't need paint it was fixed like new.
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I had something a million times worse done on my old Touareg came out perfect and cost $75. You should be fine.
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      07-21-2014, 09:37 PM   #5
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Try heatgun and a can of compressed air
+1 Check You Tube, may only cost $5 vs $75-100. That dent looks like it would come out with the freeze/heat. If not I've used Dent Wizard several times and that looks easy to get too.
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The dent has been removed completely for 75$! However I still have minor scratch on the paint. How can i remove them?
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If it's minor, you can use a little rubbing compound.
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The dent has been removed completely for 75$! However I still have minor scratch on the paint. How can i remove them?
I'm surprised the shop that did the dent removal didn't buff it out for you. I'd call them and ask. My shop is fixing something much worse on my mother's Volvo and the buffing is going to take 5 mins they said.
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If the scratch is not too deep use a mild compound. I use 3m finish material and an air 3 inch buffer. Sometimes takes a few applications as the 3m stuff is like 2000 plus sandpaper
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