DIY Door ding correction?

I saw this a couple months ago, so I decided to give it a try on my door dings. It didn't seem to work for me. It probably works well for larger dents. Also, you need to be careful about using the air duster upside down - use it in a WELL-ventilated area or outdoors. I almost hacked up a lung when I used it in my garage with the back door open.
 
I've seen a similar video on youtube, where dry ice was rubbed over the metal around the edge of a smaller door ding, causing it to pop out. Question I have is, where does one purchase dry ice or one of these CO2 cans?
 
khjr said:
I've seen a similar video on youtube, where dry ice was rubbed over the metal around the edge of a smaller door ding, causing it to pop out. Question I have is, where does one purchase dry ice or one of these CO2 cans?
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You should easily find CO2 at any electronics store (Radioshack or similar for the States). It's called various things, along the lines of 'Dust Remover', 'Dust Away', 'Air Duster', 'Air Brush Can' etc. It's advertised as being used to clean electronics such as keyboards, computer components etc (and does indeed do a good job by blowing all the crap out).



As for dry ice, you can usually pick it up from a fishing/bait store. I don't know about where you are, but over here in Australia it's normally special order - You ring up and they get it the next day. Alternatively I've purchased it directly from gas supplier companies, but that may be too difficult.



Ultimately the CO2 in a can will be easier to get your hands on, and a safer alternative.



ROCK ON

R~R
 
None of these techniques really work. Best to get a PDR pro who will massage the dent/ding out with a special metal bar.
 
tmg19103 said:
None of these techniques really work. Best to get a PDR pro who will massage the dent/ding out with a special metal bar.
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I've read similar opinions, but have actually seen youtube videos demonstrating dry ice, and now CO2 liquid, causing metal to contract and popping the dents out. When you write that "none of these techniques really work," this causes me to question whether or not you've seen the videos or, if you have, whether or not you are defining "work" as being different from popping the dents out.



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khjr said:
I've read similar opinions, but have actually seen youtube videos demonstrating dry ice, and now CO2 liquid, causing metal to contract and popping the dents out. When you write that "none of these techniques really work," this causes me to question whether or not you've seen the videos or, if you have, whether or not you are defining "work" as being different from popping the dents out.



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When I say none of these techiques "really" work, I am speaking from personal experience. I have seen the YouTubes, thus I did not say these techniques do not work "at all".



I have tried dry ice and Co2 on a variety of dents and dings with no luck.



I'd like to hear from a poster who has had success with these techniques. Unitl then, I will stick to my statement that they don't really work.
 
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