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AB
13th April 2018, 07:29 PM
So I had a little mishap on the weekend with a hidden branch behind a bush on a very tight overgrown seldom used track.

I'm going to have a crack of trying to get the rear quarter dent out on the fold of the panel.

What would be the best way to tackle this?

Heat the guard to try and stop paint cracking, go in from the jack holder compartment with a plate on bottom of fold and hit out and repeat on high side of fold?

Any help appreciated folks!!

Not after perfection...

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Ben-e-boy
13th April 2018, 08:19 PM
I dont think you'll get away without damaging the paint, because it is creased imo. But I'm hopeless at body work

AB
13th April 2018, 08:20 PM
Mate I have zero idea on what I am doing lol


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Ben-e-boy
13th April 2018, 08:27 PM
Mate I have zero idea on what I am doing lol


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Go get a plenishing hammer and start hitting stuff

MudRunnerTD
13th April 2018, 08:28 PM
Bring it here

MudRunnerTD
13th April 2018, 08:29 PM
Thats a 2 person dent

Plasnart
13th April 2018, 09:38 PM
When Peter Tommasini had his show on Ch31 I was transfixed every episode. Do some googling under his name you might find something. Absolute metal genius.

TPC
13th April 2018, 09:42 PM
Would you worry about removing a dent from a GQ? :eck05:

Pete49
14th April 2018, 12:22 AM
enough blasphemy from you sir begone!

happygu
14th April 2018, 05:33 PM
That dent is not coming out without paint damage.

Removing the inner trim will give you access to get in there, but since the fold/crease line is damaged, it will take a lot of beating, and pulling to get it straight again. To get it straight properly, the paint needs to be taken back to bare metal.....

garett
14th April 2018, 05:41 PM
if only you were close ...

AB
14th April 2018, 06:03 PM
Yep, had a careful crack at it, paint started cracking, THAT'S IT, IT'S STAYING AS IT IS...DAMN IT!

jay see
14th April 2018, 06:47 PM
It's OK mate. You've seen my rear door, you sorta get used to it. [emoji30]

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garett
14th April 2018, 07:35 PM
no no its called an easy beat and bog and paint.

Rossco
14th April 2018, 08:06 PM
Take it to Lenny, he'll sort it out . . .

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GeeYou8
14th April 2018, 08:10 PM
They're not dents, they're memories.

AB
14th April 2018, 08:52 PM
It's OK mate. You've seen my rear door, you sorta get used to it. [emoji30]

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You should fix that mate, I would so trade you dents as the rear quarter is a nightmare!!!!

Find a barn door, spray it brother!

MudRunnerTD
14th April 2018, 08:54 PM
Yep, had a careful crack at it, paint started cracking, THAT'S IT, IT'S STAYING AS IT IS...DAMN IT!

Seriously mate, bring it over and we can have a good crack at it. It really is a 2 person dent mate. some pressure from inside and a smooth face hammer on the paint side will make it considerably better than it is.

AB
14th April 2018, 08:55 PM
That dent is not coming out without paint damage.

Removing the inner trim will give you access to get in there, but since the fold/crease line is damaged, it will take a lot of beating, and pulling to get it straight again. To get it straight properly, the paint needs to be taken back to bare metal.....

Begone with your logical and correct comments too...lol

happygu
14th April 2018, 11:29 PM
Begone with your logical and correct comments too...lol

If you want to get it done, how much would you pay to neaten it up a little, as I know a good panel beater that will usually do it a bit cheaper if there is no time pressures and he can use it as a fill in job?

Avo
14th April 2018, 11:45 PM
have you tried turning it off n on again

MudRunnerTD
15th April 2018, 09:03 AM
have you tried turning it off n on again

He disconnected the battery for 30 minutes but it was still there damn it.

Winnie
15th April 2018, 12:02 PM
He disconnected the battery for 30 minutes but it was still there damn it.But did he clean the maf?

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warthog1
15th April 2018, 12:04 PM
Twincab chop?
Prob easier than getting that dent out.

jay see
15th April 2018, 12:33 PM
You should fix that mate, I would so trade you dents as the rear quarter is a nightmare!!!!

Find a barn door, spray it brother!Wrong door AB..

Then there's the one on the lower LHF door. Both done at the same time. My paint hasn't cracked so it's staying like that till I get off my ass and find two the same colour. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/04/108.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/04/109.jpg

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AB
15th April 2018, 06:24 PM
Yeah my door was exactly like that but we pushed it out on the track.

Tip12345
15th April 2018, 08:55 PM
A huge fart inside and strike a match !

AB
15th April 2018, 09:00 PM
A huge fart inside and strike a match !

Darren was my navi and we lived off beer, meat and cheezels for 5 days in the GQ.

Trust me it didn't work...lol


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Avo
15th April 2018, 09:08 PM
Wrong door AB..

Then there's the one on the lower LHF door. Both done at the same time. My paint hasn't cracked so it's staying like that till I get off my ass and find two the same colour. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/04/108.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/04/109.jpg

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oh I got them 2,roo's collecting the side of the car,r/h front n back door,same been there for months and haven't got around to it

jay see
15th April 2018, 09:15 PM
Yeah my door was exactly like that but we pushed it out on the track.I really should do something about it. I'll take the trim off and see if it pops out.
Well one day I will..

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rusty_nail
15th April 2018, 10:36 PM
if only you were close ...

fix it at licola if he can wait that long haha

MudRunnerTD
16th April 2018, 01:00 AM
Darren was my navi and we lived off beer, meat and cheezels for 5 days in the GQ.

Trust me it didn't work...lol


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Yeah AB was feral

Bidja
16th April 2018, 10:42 AM
That dent is not coming out without paint damage.

Removing the inner trim will give you access to get in there, but since the fold/crease line is damaged, it will take a lot of beating, and pulling to get it straight again. To get it straight properly, the paint needs to be taken back to bare metal.....

Yehx2. The paint will get damaged here. Go get a cheap set of panel hammers and dollies, useful for may situations not only dent removal. No panel beater but have certainly done some of my own (not pro job but looks ok. Take the inner panels away, access the best you can, work on area gradually from outside towards center area, bit at a time. Start off by applying pressure around outside area with say lever and padded on end see how things flow. Maybe tight to swing a hammer in there but tap away with dolly on outside to provide support to the metal. Use a selection of hammers work away you will find combo that work best for you. Don't worry about the paint work as it will be the decide. Give it a go mate.

AB
16th April 2018, 06:51 PM
Yep little too tight to swing a hammer unfortunately.

NissanGQ4.2
16th April 2018, 07:00 PM
Why fix it when ya only gunna break it again? Just hit the other side the same and call it a limited edition :)

Bidja
16th April 2018, 07:24 PM
It will be worth heaps, production run of one only...

AB
17th April 2018, 07:55 PM
Why fix it when ya only gunna break it again? Just hit the other side the same and call it a limited edition :)

Nah you can't leave it like that otherwise you give up and it turns into a bush pig!

Avo
17th April 2018, 08:11 PM
weld lugs on it and use a slide hammer n heat,you will need to touch it up withb a bit of filler n shit,maybe the easiest way top go about it