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Old 04-06-2009, 03:10 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I have a factory 1995 Geo tracker that has a dent in the crease of the rea fender i tried to pop it out by going throught the tail-light housing but was unsuccessful. do the panels inside just pop out (where the speakers are) if so can i just pop it out that way need feedback thanks
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Have you tried a glazer's suction cup(s). They use them to move large pieces of glass. If the panel is creased, you'll more than likely have to do some hammer & dolly work. Good luck
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yes the interior just pops off, i tried dry ice and it worked on some of my dents
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yes the interior just pops off, i tried dry ice and it worked on some of my dents
Could you explain this dry ice procedure? Thanks
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Has many videos along with searching on DIY removing dents on google.
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I have a factory 1995 Geo tracker that has a dent in the crease of the rea fender i tried to pop it out by going throught the tail-light housing but was unsuccessful. do the panels inside just pop out (where the speakers are) if so can i just pop it out that way need feedback thanks
depending on how bad the dent is, you can usually tap the dent out by hitting all around where the dent begins.Alot of dents amazingly bounce back like rubbermaid. Unless of course it is creased(you can actually see a light fold, not a smooth dip in the metal). Then yes, pull the cover off, and probably the speaker as well, and push from the inside. actually alot of room in there. Designers could have used it for,hmmm, jack storage? if the dent is at the corner/side/rear-right next to the taillight, wedge a ball ping hammer in there, and hit that with a rubber mallet. and unless youre a pro at reshaping metal to its original shape & strength, use body filler. just a little bit.hope this helps
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