Paint-less Dent repair on Grille????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DANTIP** · 11-01-2011, 04:31 PM

Has anyone ever tried to hire a paint-less dent repair guy to fix a dented grille surround? I wonder how they would do?

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2011, 05:09 PM

I doubt it would work due to the very thick metal. But it would be awesome if you called them and they said yeah... Camt hurt to ask.
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VA72C10 · 11-01-2011, 05:35 PM

I've had two leads for guys who do restore old aluminum end up not panning out. Both did until the last couple of years and were CHEAP but no longer do it

mbgmike · 11-01-2011, 08:26 PM

The reason PDR started was because of the new steel that is used in modern vehicles. it has a high tensile strength and it has a memory. it likes to go back to its original location. They can massage it out. anything thats not creased thats about the size of a small car tire. It does not work on older vehicles and you just have to use the old methods. most of them seem to chase storms and set up in dealerships now. they can make $1800 a week and don't want to mess with the small stuff. They do have a gentle hand so they should be able to handle a grill if not creased or flattened out but its not the same as pdr however they could do it if they have the skill. Just remember if its cheap its probably for a reason.

11-01-2011, 04:31 PM	#1
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Paint-less Dent repair on Grille????? Has anyone ever tried to hire a paint-less dent repair guy to fix a dented grille surround? I wonder how they would do?

11-01-2011, 05:09 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Paint-less Dent repair on Grille????? I doubt it would work due to the very thick metal. But it would be awesome if you called them and they said yeah... Camt hurt to ask. Posted via Mobile Device

11-01-2011, 05:35 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Paint-less Dent repair on Grille????? I've had two leads for guys who do restore old aluminum end up not panning out. Both did until the last couple of years and were CHEAP but no longer do it __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-01-2011, 08:26 PM	#4
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Paint-less Dent repair on Grille????? The reason PDR started was because of the new steel that is used in modern vehicles. it has a high tensile strength and it has a memory. it likes to go back to its original location. They can massage it out. anything thats not creased thats about the size of a small car tire. It does not work on older vehicles and you just have to use the old methods. most of them seem to chase storms and set up in dealerships now. they can make $1800 a week and don't want to mess with the small stuff. They do have a gentle hand so they should be able to handle a grill if not creased or flattened out but its not the same as pdr however they could do it if they have the skill. Just remember if its cheap its probably for a reason.



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