Dent Removal Day - May 30th

Marchmen · May 5, 2009

Update May 27th
It's been confirmed that Matt will not be able to attend our Dyno day this weekend. Matt has also cancelled his appearance at SpringFling for the same reason so it's not just because we drive diesels.

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Interested members:

breakfastheatre
ookpic
TB
vdubbing
flipside
shutterbug

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I've arranged for a mobile dent removal specialist to join us at the Diesel Doctors Dyno Day that OmegaRenegade has arranged (providing there is enough interest in his services).

PetaA4 and I both had dents pulled by Matt last weekend and were both impressed by his work.

The prices he has offered us are as follows:

- $60 1-4 dents
- $80 5-10 dents all within the the size of a 2oonie (roughly) and in relatively accessible areas...... * if the dent is on a rear 1/4 panel or roof, you will need to remove any interior that will be in the way....

The Dyno Day thread can be found here:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=245598

Matt prefers to work in 30 minute time slots so based on this, we should have spots for 10 cars. If you are interested, please reply to this thread with your preference of time. Actual time slots will be assigned once I have a better idea of numbers.

mjhandy · May 5, 2009

hmmmm how well would this work on the hood? mine was hit by falling ice. I don't think there are any creases.

Silver02TDI · May 5, 2009

I could use some dent removal - have three on the element... March, can you PM me this guys contact info for the next time I'm in the GTA?

breakfasteatre · May 5, 2009

im down for an early time slot. 10 would be nice.

Marchmen · May 5, 2009

mjhandy said:
hmmmm how well would this work on the hood? mine was hit by falling ice. I don't think there are any creases.

Can you post a picture for me? He took out an 18 inch crease along the bottom of my door (before the door was eventually replaced) that was only noticeable up close.

Ookpic · May 5, 2009

This is great! I've got a couple. So if I understand correctly, if I have a dent in the door, I should remove the inner door trim so he has access to the outer skin? Also have one on my front fender so would I have to remove the inner fender lining? Thanks!

TB · May 5, 2009

Yes

I'd be up for it as well, can I bring anything other than my TDI (it doesn't have dents-- yet) If this doesn't happen please pass Matt's contact information along.
Thanks
Terry

Marchmen · May 5, 2009

Ookpic said:
This is great! I've got a couple. So if I understand correctly, if I have a dent in the door, I should remove the inner door trim so he has access to the outer skin? Also have one on my front fender so would I have to remove the inner fender lining? Thanks!

Doors are not a problem - he'll put a wedge in by the window and access it that way. Front fender would probably require the inner fender liner to be removed but that could be done while you are there.

His main concern is with the rear quarter panels on two door vehicles or on the roof with the headliner. There is no real easy way to access these areas so removing the necessary parts just helps him along quicker.

Marchmen · May 5, 2009

TB said:
I'd be up for it as well, can I bring anything other than my TDI (it doesn't have dents-- yet) If this doesn't happen please pass Matt's contact information along.
Thanks
Terry

I don't think it would really matter, but please let me know the vehicle and I'll run it by him.

daniel_mad · May 5, 2009

how small of can dents be? i have a few 1cm dents on my golf's hatch door. They're nothing major, just bummes me out when i see them seeing how the rest of my car is perfect.

petea4 · May 5, 2009

Marchmen said:
PetaA4 and I both had dents pulled by Matt last weekend and were both impressed by his work.

Matt has skills. He just pulled the dents out of my Golf and Volvo.

For these prices it's worth the drive to the dyno day. You won't get anything close to this if you contact him another day.

Come to the dyno, hangout with fellow TDI'rs, and get your dents fixed.

Pulled my rear tailight for a dent just above/behind the gas flap. Fixed 3 door dings, and gave some love to my bent rocker.

I've seen him do front fenders without removing the liner.

mjhandy said:
hmmmm how well would this work on the hood? mine was hit by falling ice. I don't think there are any creases.

I'm sure he can fix it. I've seen hit fix a nasty one on a Golf 20th. Swing by the dyno.......

daniel_mad said:
how small of can dents be? i have a few 1cm dents on my golf's hatch door. They're nothing major, just bummes me out when i see them seeing how the rest of my car is perfect.

He fixed a couple small ones for me. I don't believe it will be an issue.

Matt has been doing the dent thing for about 8yrs. It's his job, not a hobby. I'm confident you'll be happy with his work.

Pete

TOBarber · May 6, 2009

I am interested in a largish hood dent. Maybe hatch has one. Will have to check it out.

mjhandy · May 6, 2009

Marchmen said:
Can you post a picture for me? He took out an 18 inch crease along the bottom of my door (before the door was eventually replaced) that was only noticeable up close.

sure... i make it black and white, so the contrasts of the dents will be easier to see.

VDubbing · May 6, 2009

count me in!!!

flipside · May 8, 2009

count me in

Ookpic · May 9, 2009

Found another dent in the trunk!! That's three for me.

OmegaRenegade · May 9, 2009

there was some heavy hail this morning - i'm thinking this may be a dent removal day with a side of dyno fun.

i'm sure a lot more people will be chiming in after the downpoor that came this morning!

shutterbug · May 9, 2009

I'd be game for that. I've got some parking lot scars to remove

rex

TB · May 18, 2009

Other car

I have a dent in my rear fender on my 84 Porsche 911. The dog lived for another day. We just got back from BC so I'm a bit late responding.

Thanks
Terry

Marchmen said:
I don't think it would really matter, but please let me know the vehicle and I'll run it by him.

Silver02TDI · May 19, 2009

Marchmen said:
Update May 19th
I'll know for certain by the end of the week but it looks like Matt will bail once again on us TDI folks. He sent me an IM on vortex saying the small hail storm that Toronto had a week back is keeping him busy with insurance work.

Again?? Seriously??

Marchmen · May 19, 2009

Silver02TDI said:
Again?? Seriously??

Yep. I speak the truth.

He still does great work but I WILL NOT try to arrange another with him as it really is not worth my time.

VDubbing · May 19, 2009

thanks for the efforts. It sucks but when theres money to be made.....I would think all of us would go with the good money.

Silver02TDI · May 19, 2009

There's good money in this as well... Get a bunch of people together all in one spot? Less driving around/hassle/cost, etc. Also, everyone at the GTG is an opportunity for word of mouth referral.

Ookpic · May 19, 2009

Well that blows! I had planned on de-skinning the areas where I have dents this weekend.

Ookpic · May 24, 2009

Any update on this? Is it a for sure negatory on the dent removal?

tdiwhat · May 24, 2009

Hi,

Like to attend the dent removal day.........thanks.

Marchmen · May 27, 2009

It's been confirmed that Matt will not be able to attend this weekend. He's also had to cancel his appearance at SpringFling so he really is that busy with insurance work.

Silver02TDI · May 27, 2009

Let's see if I got this right: canceling a commitment to a "formal" event as well? Wow, seems like he's only interested in where to make the quickest buck.

P2B · May 27, 2009

Marchmen said:
It's been confirmed that Matt will not be able to attend this weekend. He's also had to cancel his appearance at SpringFling so he really is that busy with insurance work.

I can believe it - there are al least 40 hail-damaged new Chevys (mostly white HHR panel vans) with their hoods off and headliners down at Don Howson across the street from me.

Simon

TB · May 27, 2009

dent removal

Is it possible to get Matt's contact information. I'd love to have him do some work on my cars.

Thanks
Terry

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