Can this dent be fixed?

[kustard]

Hi all,

After a year of incident free driving, I got out of the car yesterday to notice that some kind soul had, by the look of it, driven into my driver door and put a horrible crease in it Obviously leaving any kind of note would have been too much to ask....

The weird thing is that the crease is raised rather than being indented which I'd have normally expected, though it does look like there's a subtle indent about an inch underneath which makes me think someone hit it and it then pushes the crease out like a concertina .

Anyway, I was wondering whether this was something that a skilled dent removal person could maybe fix, or at least make less obvious? I don't really have a clue what kind of magic they can do these days, but am hoping I don't have to buy a new door panel, as I bet they're not cheap....

Here's a pic anyway, I can get some better ones if needed, that's just a quick one off my phone.



Thanks in advance!

[Stedman]

I couldn't tell you, but where are you based?

[Schnellmann]

Had a similar experience a while back with a GT3 so can empathise (in my case was driving and noticed when looking in the rear-view mirror that there was dent). My local OPC managed to fix it without having to replace the panel or paint it...hope you are as lucky.

[EVOeng]

Depending on where you are based, get it down to a recommended body shop.
It should not be too difficult to remove.

[Matt Seabrook]

I have had dents like that removed before. But the dent man I use is very good some are not so good.

[kustard]

Thanks for the quick replies - maybe it's not all doom and gloom then fingers crossed. I'm based up in Leeds if anyone knows of anyone around here.

[Bennachie]

The reason for the apparent 'raise' is that the skin has been bent over the door's anti-intrusion bar.

[NBTBRV8]

It could be that it has creased under the side intrusion bar in the door. I don't think a dent man will be able to pop this out, quite possibly the panel has been stretched and will need to be panel beaten.

[kustard]

Thanks guys - I might be best just taking it down to Porsche initially and see what they say - I imagine worst case scenario could get expensive?

[stubbsy996]

kustard said:

Thanks guys - I might be best just taking it down to Porsche initially and see what they say - I imagine worst case scenario could get expensive?

Insurance job?

[davidlaurel]

I know just the man that can do at least 90% of that so it's hardly noticeable PM me and I'll give you his details . He's based near Tadcaster not more than 20 minutes from you. He's the best dent man I've ever seen work use him all the time for my customers cars not expensive either!

Dave

[RudeDog]

A decent dent removal specialist can probably get that out for you. If its just the one panel that needs working on it should cost you no more than about £80-100.

[kustard]

Thanks again guys - David I've sent you a PM .

[EvoSlayer]

Also, definately worth a call, Paul Austin @ Minster Dents 07799 066787

http://minsterdents.com/

[rog007]

Having used many a dent man over the years, not my fault I must add, and they've all told me that creases are impossible to fully remove. If that was mine it would be a new skin as I wouldn't want filler anywhere near a car of mine. Thus it would be an insurance job. Happy to hear if a dent man can do it well though. Good luck!

[GC8]

davidlaurel said:

I know just the man that can do at least 90% of that so it's hardly noticeable PM me and I'll give you his details . He's based near Tadcaster not more than 20 minutes from you. He's the best dent man I've ever seen work use him all the time for my customers cars not expensive either!

Dave

Hello Dave - do you know how far South this fellow travels? Im not expecting him to travel to the actual South btw, still in Yorkshire!

[Manks]

kustard said:

Hi all,



Thanks in advance!

Difficult to tell from that snap but I had a crease take out my wife's Mini. I watched the dent chap work and couldn't believe my eyes as the crease vanished before my eyes. Completely.

He is based in Nottingham and he is who Porsche uses.

[Phooey]

Manks said:

He is based in Nottingham and he is who Porsche uses.

Would that be Mr Den Takenoot?

[Harpo]

Manks said:

He is based in Nottingham and he is who Porsche uses.

Manks, as it happens - I need his help!
Could you pm me his name and number please if you don't want to put it up here?
TIA

edit; opps, sorry Kustard for crashing in on your thread. I hope that your crease is sorted and that there is no need to reskin the door. You could always try my dry cleaners. The creases in my work trousers drop out after 3 days.

Edited by Harpo on Friday 29th June 13:57

[kustard]

Just a little update, I'm booked in next Tues to get it looked at , so will let you know how it a goes Good luck to everyone else getting their dents sorted too