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dafunk
03-10-2005, 02:35 PM
Hey Guys,

Had my magna for a few months now, and when I purchased it, it had a small dent (see photos), that I now want to get repaired. Whats the best way to do it ?

My first option was to pop the dent out, but then im worried about the paint cracking. Second option was to fill it in, sand it back, prime it, then paint it.

If this was your car what would you do? Or is there another way I can pop the dent out without cracking the paint?

http://vapourized.net/photos/photo1.jpg
http://vapourized.net/photos/photo2.jpg

SparMenu
03-10-2005, 02:56 PM
I had a similar dent in the rear of my car. You can use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat up the spot that you want fixed (careful not to blister the paint) and then push it out from behind.

Ol' Fart
03-10-2005, 02:58 PM
Try taking the bumper off and havin a look at the inside. These plastic bumpers usually have an inner metal shell that you can get out by carefully removing some clips.
If you can then all you have to do is hammer the inner back into shape as best you can and when you put her together again the outer will take the shape of the inner and the dent should be gone without paint problems. :dancin:

Ol' Fart
03-10-2005, 03:01 PM
If the bumpers all plastic Spar dood is right