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Door Dings

Discussion in '308/328' started by alert1, Jul 13, 2005.

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  1. alert1

    alert1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2005
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    Are door dings repairable and if so, how?
     
  2. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

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    Google is your friend. Try the Yellow Pages, too.
     
  3. Dane

    Dane Formula 3
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    Apr 25, 2002
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    If the paint is still intact, I'd highly recommend a paintless dent repair service. Good luck.

    Dane
     
  4. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Call your local Mercedes or Porsche dealer and ask who they use for paintless dent removal. I think I paid $75 last time.
     
  5. alert1

    alert1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2005
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    does it affect the value??
     
  6. Dane

    Dane Formula 3
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    I don't think so as long as they're repaired to an original state. Dane
     
  7. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    Yes, most people will pay more for a vehicle without door dings. (I would).
     
  8. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Ditto. If someone really cares about their car, they'll get small stuff like that fixed immediately.

    If your question was whether the paintless dent repair affects value in a negative way, it's undetectable if done properly. Much better than repainting, which can affect value.
     
  9. Miltonian

    Miltonian F1 Veteran

    Dec 11, 2002
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    Paintless dent removal doesn't work if the ding is across a crease in the panel, or if they can't get their tools to the inside of the panel. They will often drill a hole in an inconspicuous place in order to get the tool inside a difficult location, then plug the hole with a cap. They can do some marvelous work on many dings, but others they can't help at all.
     
  10. JTR

    JTR Formula 3
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    Had 4 done on my boxer. They were sort of dimple dings, no sharp crease and no damage to the paint. And you can't tell there were ever there. $235.
     

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