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dent filling/respray

dent filling/respray

el_bandido
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2,757
20-02-2019, 12:54 PM
#1
Basically, being a *** the other week has left some dents in my roof. What's the best way to do this?

I was thinking sand it down and smooth off with filler, but to be honest I'm not that confident that I can get a smooth, flat surface.

I am tempted to use this as an opportunity to carbon skin the roof.

What do you reckon, am I better off turning this one over to a pro?
el_bandido
20-02-2019, 12:54 PM #1

Basically, being a *** the other week has left some dents in my roof. What's the best way to do this?

I was thinking sand it down and smooth off with filler, but to be honest I'm not that confident that I can get a smooth, flat surface.

I am tempted to use this as an opportunity to carbon skin the roof.

What do you reckon, am I better off turning this one over to a pro?

todd
Senior Member
282
20-02-2019, 01:29 PM
#2
Carbon wrap will highlight any imperfections in the roof mate, really needs to be perfectly smooth.

Toyota Altezza Z Edition.

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todd
20-02-2019, 01:29 PM #2

Carbon wrap will highlight any imperfections in the roof mate, really needs to be perfectly smooth.


Toyota Altezza Z Edition.

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el_bandido
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2,757
20-02-2019, 01:53 PM
#3
might get someone to smooth it over first then!
el_bandido
20-02-2019, 01:53 PM #3

might get someone to smooth it over first then!

FirebirdPhil
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7,101
20-02-2019, 09:33 PM
#4
If the paint is intact call Dent Devils and let one of their guys pull the dent.
Flat surfaces are a PITA to get right.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
20-02-2019, 09:33 PM #4

If the paint is intact call Dent Devils and let one of their guys pull the dent.
Flat surfaces are a PITA to get right.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
21-02-2019, 12:42 AM
#5
Agree with 2tongues, if they're small dents with no paint damage a mobile dent guy will get it out easily.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
21-02-2019, 12:42 AM #5

Agree with 2tongues, if they're small dents with no paint damage a mobile dent guy will get it out easily.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Stoney
Posting Freak
2,117
21-02-2019, 02:17 AM
#6
I have a couple of small dents in my roof. I bought the car that way. I think the only way to get it right is to hand it to a pro, it needs to be perfectly smooth for wrapping or painting, and that can be tricky for the inexperienced! I was hoping to save up for a full respray, but so far my total savings are nil!

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Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:
Stoney
21-02-2019, 02:17 AM #6

I have a couple of small dents in my roof. I bought the car that way. I think the only way to get it right is to hand it to a pro, it needs to be perfectly smooth for wrapping or painting, and that can be tricky for the inexperienced! I was hoping to save up for a full respray, but so far my total savings are nil!


[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:

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