If you know anyone who has a Dolly and/or a
metal working hammer then you can avoid having to purchase these
items. Just make sure you give them back.
The steps needed to complete a dent repair are as follows:
1.(only if you don't have a dent pulling kit),
drill a 4mm hole in the centre of the dent using a power drill. you
might want to use a metal punch to make a small indentation so your
drill does not slip.
or; attach the dent pulling sucker or glue the plastic adapter to the centre of the dent (this will depend on the kit brought).
2.Thread the dent pulling tool though the hole you
have drilled or attach the dent pulling tool to the plastic ring that
you glued in to the middle of the dent. Then pull on either tool to
flatten or pull out the dent.
3. Carefully hammer the front of the dent with the
metalworking hammer whilst holding the dolly up against the back of the
dent. It may be necessary to enlist the help of someone else to hold
the dolly in place.
4.Use a medium grit wet and dry paper to remove all
the paint from the dented area. try to remove the paint to at least
50mm more than the dented area. Then fill the entire area with a good
quality body filler (P38).
5.Allow the body filler to dry completely, then
carefully sand the area with wet & dry paper which has been wrapped
around a block of wood. When sanding, begin with a 36-grit wet &
dry and work up to a 120-grit wet & dry.
6.Get a good quality primer and apply at least 5 coats leaving 15 Min's between each coat.
7.Sand the primer using a 600-grit wet and dry.
This will help to remove any scratches. The area should then be touched
up with a matching automotive spray paint. If the paint is not smooth,
re sand and repaint the area until you have a smooth surface.
8. After a few weeks use t-cut to get a final polish
Paul James Gadsdon
Class Campers