Paintless Dent Removal Recommendation

[legendelite]

Can anyone recommend someone in SW suburbs that does Paintless Dent Removal at a reasonable price? I have roughly 8 hail dings that I need to get fixed. I'll be paying with cash if that helps...

Thanks, Bill

[mnrstrider]

Have you heard about the dry ice trick? You may be able to pop those out on your own, and you might now, worth a shot IMHO. I'll see if I can find anything specfic about the trick.

[mnrstrider]

Borrowed from elsewhere

DENTS & HAIL DAMAGE
Dry Ice will condense metal and thereby shrink small dents on your car. Place the Dry Ice on the inside of the dent if possible. Use heavy gloves and press flat sheet against dent. If it is not possible to get on the inside concave part of the dent, then using heavy gloves hold the Dry Ice so a corner can fit into the bottom lowest part of the cratered dent. Hold the Dry Ice until the metal is frosted at least 2 inches beyond the dent. Let the metal warm up (in the sun is the best) and repeat the procedure. Sometimes the dent will pop out perfectly. More often it will not be possible to get a flat smooth finish, but the dent will be reduced noticeably. Creased metal will still show the crease line but the dent will be far less pronounced. I have not seen any paint damage, but I'm sure if the paint is not strongly adhered, it could peel away.

I think it's best to do on a hot day with the auto out in the sun, heck for $10 it's worth a try IMO.

[woodyjdh]

I too have heard of this method. But I haven't a clue where to get dry ice. Any ideas in general? I live in the Alexandria area, so somewhere in the cities will be of no good to me. Thanks.

[Tahoe2349]

Woody:
My Dad works for a dry ice company... he said he delivers to St.Cloud at package and box store on St. Germain and a food place called Apperts on hwy 10....
He also says the "dry ice" technique is close the described above but its more involved than one thinks and various body shops have the knowledge to use dry ice...
They use a heat gun he says for "shock" to get the dent to pop..

[Leaky]

Call Dent Wizard. Located in Eden Prairie. I have a buddy that works for them and they will come to you. Sorry I don't have the number.