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Vypurr · 04-06-2008, 11:33 AM

This seems to make sense to me about why it could work, but I would be scared to take a lighter near my paint. I have a good dent that I wanna pull but this method scares me.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/963248...ith_a_lighter/

Does it really work? Does it damage your paint too?

Munky · 04-06-2008, 11:38 AM

I might have to try this on my blazer. If it ****s up the paint oh well the trucks 13 years old anyway and scratched to hell on the hood from uh...nevermind.

Kevin · 04-06-2008, 12:04 PM

WOW I'm trying this. I read over on ClubRSX that you can remove dents kinda the same way with dry ice.

martang · 04-06-2008, 12:47 PM

I don't see how it would mess up your paint if you put the foil there.

ScoobyNubieToo! · 04-06-2008, 02:37 PM

pretty neat trick.....

TalonTsi97 · 04-06-2008, 02:53 PM

I'd really like to try this myself but would be nervous, someone else do it and lmk how it works out.lol
Would be cool to see someone else make a video of it.

Kevin · 04-11-2008, 03:05 AM

I tried this today with a can of Dust Off but it didn't work. I need whatever he uses in the video. Does anybody know what that is?

ScoobyNubieToo! · 04-11-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

I tried this today with a can of Dust Off but it didn't work. I need whatever he uses in the video. Does anybody know what that is?

Yeah I was thinking that's some special crap too because that's not spray air he's using.....it's some sort of liquid coolant I think.

Kevin · 04-11-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ScoobyNubieToo!

Yeah I was thinking that's some special crap too because that's not spray air he's using.....it's some sort of liquid coolant I think.

Yea, does anybody know where I can get that spray liquid. The **** I used didn't work.

95PimpingCamry · 04-11-2008, 12:16 PM

that liquid should still be the spray duster stuff, just turn the can upside down when you spray it. The stuff is stored under pressure as a liquid and when released it releases from the top and comes out as a gas. BUT if you hold the can upside down when you spray it will release the liquid and as the liquid sits on your paint evaporating it gets very cold.

BlackBulletTSi · 04-11-2008, 12:20 PM

yea I was just gonna say but he beat me to it you must turn the can upside down for the liquid to come out. I recommend wearing a glove or something as that can will get extremely cold.

Kevin · 04-11-2008, 12:34 PM

Oh wow I'm an idiot. lol I forgot about turning it upside down. lol

I made a video of it yesterday too. I wonder if I have enough juice left...

I'll go try.

TalonTsi97 · 04-11-2008, 03:23 PM

I plan to try this next week, anyone else got any info on it don't be afraid to post it up.

ScoobyNubieToo! · 04-11-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95PimpingCamry

that liquid should still be the spray duster stuff, just turn the can upside down when you spray it. The stuff is stored under pressure as a liquid and when released it releases from the top and comes out as a gas. BUT if you hold the can upside down when you spray it will release the liquid and as the liquid sits on your paint evaporating it gets very cold.

D'OH! I just watched the video again but ehy're zoomed in too close to tell the position of the can.

P_856 · 04-11-2008, 08:58 PM

oh **** somebody try this and tell me if it works i have a good amount on dents on my beater

malloyboy1 · 04-11-2008, 09:22 PM

to clear this up real quick it works by heating the metal making it "shrink" then expand poping the dent back out. if the dent is creased or too large it will not work. honestly i dont even think it would work on a door ding type dent. the dent they took out in the vid was like if you gently sit on the hood of a car and the hood convaves inward where the metal isnt damaged/ streched

but in theory for the guys who wanna try it and are worried about messing their paint up from the foil scratches or the flame try this

rub and ice cube/dry ice on the dent then use compound and a buffer to heat the surface (buffing can create the same heat that the lighter will in 30 secx like the vid suggests

Loki240SX · 04-11-2008, 10:45 PM

The metal sounds really thin when it pops out. Some of you guys may just have thicker panels and won't be able to do this.

Kevin · 04-12-2008, 01:16 AM

I did it. Didn't work. It is creased. I think I need to get it hotter. I might try a propane torch. I don't give a **** about my paint so it's whatever. I'll post pics and vid.

Silver04STi · 04-12-2008, 01:46 AM

I brushed against a tree with my friends f250 a couple weeks ago. maybe I'll give this a try.

Mercury · 04-12-2008, 03:44 AM

I'm gonna try this on the sammy, but I don't think I have any dents on it.

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martang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2574 iTrader: (2)	I don't see how it would mess up your paint if you put the foil there.

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TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	I plan to try this next week, anyone else got any info on it don't be afraid to post it up. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-11-2008, 08:58 PM	#15
P_856 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey Member #3787 My Ride: s13 iTrader: (4)	oh **** somebody try this and tell me if it works i have a good amount on dents on my beater

04-11-2008, 09:22 PM	#16
malloyboy1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sellersville, PA Member #5438 My Ride: 05 subaru wrx iTrader: (2)	to clear this up real quick it works by heating the metal making it "shrink" then expand poping the dent back out. if the dent is creased or too large it will not work. honestly i dont even think it would work on a door ding type dent. the dent they took out in the vid was like if you gently sit on the hood of a car and the hood convaves inward where the metal isnt damaged/ streched but in theory for the guys who wanna try it and are worried about messing their paint up from the foil scratches or the flame try this rub and ice cube/dry ice on the dent then use compound and a buffer to heat the surface (buffing can create the same heat that the lighter will in 30 secx like the vid suggests

04-11-2008, 10:45 PM	#17
Loki240SX Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scranton, PA Member #7433 My Ride: 1994 Nissan 240SX Vert iTrader: (0)	The metal sounds really thin when it pops out. Some of you guys may just have thicker panels and won't be able to do this.

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