Roof dent

Budiak · 06-11-2002, 03:44 AM

I found a freakin roof dent that I didnt notice before.
Its actually two very shallow dents on the roof. Is there any way in hell that I can remove these dents without drilling, bondo, and priming? Could I somehow go into the cabin and pound them out from the inside? They are at the most maybe 1/2 inch deep. Not collision guage, more like drunken punches guage.

David Fulford · 06-11-2002, 10:25 AM

I'm sure one of those dent removal places can get them out. But they would have to get passed the headliner and to the metal. From what I understand they rub the metal from the inside with various size rods until the exterior dent surface is smooth with the surrounding metal.

Budiak · 06-11-2002, 12:55 PM

Hey, lucky me, there is no headliner. The car is stripped for the most part, I just bought it.

And I'm trying not to take it to a dent removal place...How much would that freakin cost? Besides, I think that if I towed this thing up to the shop they'd just laugh at me.

Rev · 06-11-2002, 05:54 PM

The suction cup/ slide hammer tools work pretty well for gross roof dent removal, but I still had to do minimal thickness bondo work to get it just right.

Rev

Budiak · 06-11-2002, 08:35 PM

A slide hammer? Damn, I'm so naive. Suction cup and slide hammer...could I get these at Sears?

Rev · 06-11-2002, 08:57 PM

These are not "high tech" and not "high expensive" stores. I used them on my car. These are available at the local paint/body stores. You do have to be ready to do body work for these stores to take much interest in you though.

Rev

Rev · 06-11-2002, 09:53 PM

So ask about the work if you expect any input from the stores. They don't work for "nuthin". They will give hints when interst is shown.

Rev

Budiak · 06-12-2002, 12:34 AM

Woah woah, I just went from zero to confused in two posts.
Are you talking about the tools, the labor, what are you talking about?

Can I get the tools to do it at Sears was the question, I dont know what question you answered but it wasnt mine. I'm ready to do any bodywork myself, I'm in this for satisfaction of a job well done...by me. I dont want anybody touching my car except for paint...maybe for paint. I know its foolhardy, but I've got to do it.

David Fulford · 06-13-2002, 08:03 AM

All Rev meant(I think) was that yes they are available at Sears, but you can also get them just about anywhere else. So unless you work at Sears, or are planning on stealing them from Sears, don't pay the Sears price. The Autozones around my area even sell all that stuff. If it's in the restoration stage, just bondo it. If used correctly, bondo is a usefull tool in itself.

06-11-2002, 03:44 AM	#1
Budiak Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 47	Roof dent I found a freakin roof dent that I didnt notice before. Its actually two very shallow dents on the roof. Is there any way in hell that I can remove these dents without drilling, bondo, and priming? Could I somehow go into the cabin and pound them out from the inside? They are at the most maybe 1/2 inch deep. Not collision guage, more like drunken punches guage.

06-11-2002, 10:25 AM	#2
David Fulford Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 193	I'm sure one of those dent removal places can get them out. But they would have to get passed the headliner and to the metal. From what I understand they rub the metal from the inside with various size rods until the exterior dent surface is smooth with the surrounding metal. __________________ 1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;Weiand Accelerator;1.6 rockers

06-11-2002, 12:55 PM	#3
Budiak Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 47	Hey, lucky me, there is no headliner. The car is stripped for the most part, I just bought it. And I'm trying not to take it to a dent removal place...How much would that freakin cost? Besides, I think that if I towed this thing up to the shop they'd just laugh at me. Last edited by Budiak; 06-11-2002 at 01:14 PM..

06-11-2002, 05:54 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	The suction cup/ slide hammer tools work pretty well for gross roof dent removal, but I still had to do minimal thickness bondo work to get it just right. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

06-11-2002, 08:57 PM	#6
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	These are not "high tech" and not "high expensive" stores. I used them on my car. These are available at the local paint/body stores. You do have to be ready to do body work for these stores to take much interest in you though. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe Last edited by Rev; 06-11-2002 at 09:49 PM..

06-11-2002, 08:35 PM	#5
Budiak Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 47	A slide hammer? Damn, I'm so naive. Suction cup and slide hammer...could I get these at Sears?

06-11-2002, 09:53 PM	#7
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	So ask about the work if you expect any input from the stores. They don't work for "nuthin". They will give hints when interst is shown. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe Last edited by Rev; 06-11-2002 at 10:09 PM..

06-12-2002, 12:34 AM	#8
Budiak Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 47	Woah woah, I just went from zero to confused in two posts. Are you talking about the tools, the labor, what are you talking about? Can I get the tools to do it at Sears was the question, I dont know what question you answered but it wasnt mine. I'm ready to do any bodywork myself, I'm in this for satisfaction of a job well done...by me. I dont want anybody touching my car except for paint...maybe for paint. I know its foolhardy, but I've got to do it.

06-13-2002, 08:03 AM	#9
David Fulford Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 193	All Rev meant(I think) was that yes they are available at Sears, but you can also get them just about anywhere else. So unless you work at Sears, or are planning on stealing them from Sears, don't pay the Sears price. The Autozones around my area even sell all that stuff. If it's in the restoration stage, just bondo it. If used correctly, bondo is a usefull tool in itself. __________________ 1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;Weiand Accelerator;1.6 rockers

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