dent repair tool

**MONMIX** · 04-03-2012, 07:31 PM

I have seen this thing in catalogs for years and I never really payed it no mind.

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/ding...0-p-14261.aspx

Well I got one for christmas last year and thought at most it will be one of those tools that is just there in the box and you never really use it.

Well I tried it one day and damn if this isnt one of the best tools I now own.
In more than a few cases I have not even had to use body filler !!!!!!!!! It is simply an amazing precise tool. I freaking love this thing.
Now it doesnt work for big dents, but dings and little dents it is SO worth it.

I dont know if I am the only body guy here any more or not, but if you do dent repair and you have a stud welder, this is the perfect companion.

*vroomzoomboom* · 04-03-2012, 09:50 PM

how big of a dent can you pull with it?

**MONMIX** · 04-04-2012, 05:56 PM

Depth is just about the only issue. You could have a crease running the length of the panel, as long as the head there on the tool can touch a more desirable level, you can use it just about any where.

*vroomzoomboom* · 04-04-2012, 09:53 PM

gah! why wont anyone ever ship to Canada!!!!!!!

**Blee1099** · 04-04-2012, 10:02 PM

but I can order one

*vroomzoomboom* · 04-04-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blee1099

but I can order one

trade you a dog for one

**BrooklynBay** · 04-04-2012, 11:02 PM

How does this compare to a suction cup style puller?

**MONMIX** · 04-05-2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooklynBay

How does this compare to a suction cup style puller?

apples and oranges.
two total different tools.
The one I posted about requires a stud welder, which requires you to remove the paint.

I have never used a suction cup that was worth it.

**Blee1099** · 04-05-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroomzoomboom

trade you a dog for one

I think Tara would say no to taking her dog..

**Rick** · 04-05-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooklynBay

How does this compare to a suction cup style puller?

When I've used suction cup pullers, if the dent does come out it ends up "oil canning" and will readily pop back in.

**Turdle** · 04-05-2012, 07:43 PM

How does it " Repair dents in 3-4 minutes" ? Don't you still have to paint?

**MONMIX** · 04-05-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turdle

How does it " Repair dents in 3-4 minutes" ? Don't you still have to paint?

Dont read their description, just mine.

yes you still have to paint.

I suppose technically the dent could be repaired in three minuets, just not painted....

*wood1* · 04-05-2012, 08:45 PM

I thought I remember seeing a type of hot glue stud similar to the stud welder. Could you use that and not have to paint then? Seems to me BB was the one that posted it a couple years ago?

**BrooklynBay** · 04-05-2012, 08:57 PM

I think that it might have been a Harbor Freight stud gun.

**MONMIX** · 04-06-2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wood1

I thought I remember seeing a type of hot glue stud similar to the stud welder. Could you use that and not have to paint then? Seems to me BB was the one that posted it a couple years ago?

never used the glue ones.
Never herd a single good thing about them.

*wood1* · 04-06-2012, 06:12 PM

That does not shock me...

04-03-2012, 07:31 PM	#1
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,821 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	dent repair tool I have seen this thing in catalogs for years and I never really payed it no mind. http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/ding...0-p-14261.aspx Well I got one for christmas last year and thought at most it will be one of those tools that is just there in the box and you never really use it. Well I tried it one day and damn if this isnt one of the best tools I now own. In more than a few cases I have not even had to use body filler !!!!!!!!! It is simply an amazing precise tool. I freaking love this thing. Now it doesnt work for big dents, but dings and little dents it is SO worth it. I dont know if I am the only body guy here any more or not, but if you do dent repair and you have a stud welder, this is the perfect companion. __________________ MONMIX Wheels and intake for sale Live your life for a change My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

04-03-2012, 09:50 PM	#2
vroomzoomboom Elite Canuck STOCK SUCKS! selkirk, manitoba 98 5L sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,624 Vehicle Specs	how big of a dent can you pull with it? __________________ NOS is nice, but i'd rather be BLOWN evils elite registry roll pan build for 1st and 2nd gen explorers door switch LED convention

04-04-2012, 05:56 PM	#3
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,821 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Depth is just about the only issue. You could have a crease running the length of the panel, as long as the head there on the tool can touch a more desirable level, you can use it just about any where. __________________ MONMIX Wheels and intake for sale Live your life for a change My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

04-04-2012, 09:53 PM	#4
vroomzoomboom Elite Canuck STOCK SUCKS! selkirk, manitoba 98 5L sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,624 Vehicle Specs	gah! why wont anyone ever ship to Canada!!!!!!! __________________ NOS is nice, but i'd rather be BLOWN evils elite registry roll pan build for 1st and 2nd gen explorers door switch LED convention

04-04-2012, 10:02 PM	#5
Blee1099 Evil Asian Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,327 Vehicle Specs	but I can order one __________________ Decals & Stickers EF Shirts EF Pullover Hoodies EF Zip Up Hoodies EF Travel Coffee Mugs Buy Any 2 and get 2nd half off Bottoms Up Rock Racing

04-04-2012, 11:02 PM	#7
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04-05-2012, 07:43 PM	#11
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,740 Vehicle Specs	How does it " Repair dents in 3-4 minutes" ? Don't you still have to paint? __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

04-05-2012, 08:45 PM	#13
wood1 Elite Explorer North of Ottawa '93 XLT, Cayman Green RIP Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,042 Vehicle Specs	I thought I remember seeing a type of hot glue stud similar to the stud welder. Could you use that and not have to paint then? Seems to me BB was the one that posted it a couple years ago? __________________ Ribs. I had ribs for lunch, that's why I'm doing this. List of useful TTB Threads

04-05-2012, 08:57 PM	#14
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,678 Vehicle Specs	I think that it might have been a Harbor Freight stud gun. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

04-06-2012, 06:12 PM	#16
wood1 Elite Explorer North of Ottawa '93 XLT, Cayman Green RIP Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,042 Vehicle Specs	That does not shock me... __________________ Ribs. I had ribs for lunch, that's why I'm doing this. List of useful TTB Threads

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