Bob,
All of the paintless dent removal processes are not the same. Some glue
something to the body to pull the dent out with a puller that bridges
the dent and spreads the force over a larger area. These rely on paint
adhesion to the substrate since you are actually pulling on the paint.
Other processes require access to the rear of the dent. I would take it
to a reputable body shop Good shops have access to some sort of
paintless system or use a trusted subcontractor. They can determine
what process will work best and give you a free estimate. Make sure
that they know they are working with aluminum. I don't think that they
necessarily use the sometime occurrence of steel popping back in place
as a requirement. Some of the "Dent Wizard" type of places don't know
anything about regular body work and what the various options may be.
We have had many dents removed on one of our daily drivers by a local
shop, first from hail damage and then a few parking lot dents. All have
been done very well and within the estimate. However, they keep their
process a secret, so I don't know what they do exactly.
Charlie
HealeyBJ7@aol.com wrote:
>Question for the knowing masses. My shroud (BN7) has an "elbow dent" just
>outboard of the carburetors. Probably put there when somebody (read me)
>leaned
>too hard while working under the hood. Its not big, but from the drivers
>seat, very noticeable when riding along.
>Been thinking of taking it to one of the "Dent Wizzard" repair people and
>having them massage it out. But a friend says that aluminum does not have the
>"memory" that steel does and the process won't work well. He thinks that
>instead of seeing one dimple, I'll be looking at a bunch of ripples.
>Has anyone had experience with this and could you advise me of the successes
>or failures.
>Thank you
>Bob
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