Soo I'm going to buy a new Corolla for my wife I think..

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Runaway-boy

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We´re thinking of starting off with dent repairs BUT how long time does it takes to learn it? Is a lot of stuff needed and dies it costs a lot? How is the result of the dent repair, will it be invisible? Are there some dents that cant be repaired? What can you charge for fixing a dent?

Can you recommend anyone that sells the equipement?
 
Your best bet would to ask different people who are already in the full blown trade. Just ask them a few questions, make it sound like your car has dents and you want to repair some and not others. Just ask alot of questions, its the best way to get info. On the fourm, most of us detail cars, not really fix dents and stuff, sure some of us might but most of us couldn't help you.



I know there has to be some kind of owner groups on the internet. Maybe you can find a peice of hardware that most shops use and find fourms about that product, in there you could find methods, practices etc...



Your question cannot be answered in a simple post, to feel confident that you have the needed skills to correct damage to the body of a car you will need to do quite a bit of research. You may also need a little practice. People are going to bring their car to you because they are those people who can't live with ANY defect, if you mess it up or cant complete the work your just asking for a double headache.



Take it slow, do your research and attack this goal from a solid stance.
 
The guy who fixed my dents said it cost him about 10K to take the course and buy the tools. I'm pretty sure that number sticks in my head. Then you have to figure advertising... But he made a quick $150 in an hour and a half. Decent money.....



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Just sent my car to a dent repair shop here in Singapore. Work was excellent and I couldn't find the spot after that.



Basically, what he does is to use a piece of metal and press/massage the metal from the inside to push that dent out.



From my conversation with him, I understand that he could not repair in areas like roof and bonnet etc.



From what I observed, it's more a case of personal skill and technique than having high tech equipment.
 
You'll find some information on the Right Look website that should answer most of your questions. They even have a forum.

Sing-Toledo is right on the money when he says it's more in the technique than the tools. I know very little about the subject, but I did try to find info on the net some time ago. As for the investment, I think a large percentage is the training cost. The tools themselves are not as important as the skills.

I've also seen it said that once you've done your training, you should practise a lot, either on beaters, or volunteer your services for free at a low-end used car lot. You need to be pretty good at it before you start charging for your services.

Hope that helps
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Runaway-boy [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Thanks footy the "Right look" site was just right...

Btw your swedish is impressing....:up [/b]</blockquote>No problem.

Re my Swedish, I work with several Swedes in a Swedish owned company, so I have picked up a few words here and there ;)
 
Any suggestions on getting a good deal? I've tried the local car dealers but walking in just seems to waste my time... they give me the run around and try to sell me anything on the lot.

Pretty frustrating to be honest, I filled out a contact form at www dot autos dot com and had 3 good calls. One guy had a Red Corolla for $11,299 but it was sold by the time I got off work. Soo instead of waiting I thought I'd ask for some advice.

Should I just keep calling until someone has the one I want in... or should I order it custom... but if I order it custom what about negotiating the price???

-Kenny
 
KennyKan said:
Any suggestions on getting a good deal? I've tried the local car dealers but walking in just seems to waste my time... they give me the run around and try to sell me anything on the lot.

Pretty frustrating to be honest, I filled out a contact form at www.autos.com and had 3 good calls. One guy had a Red Corolla for $11,299 but it was sold by the time I got off work. Soo instead of waiting I thought I'd ask for some advice.

Should I just keep calling until someone has the one I want in... or should I order it custom... but if I order it custom what about negotiating the price???

-Kenny
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Kenny,

First of all, welcome to TID.
I just bought a Corola myself, and here is what I suggest that you do. Go to the internet pricing for your local Toyota dealer. You can get the best deals, and you don't have to deal with seeing a salesman, and then having to deal with the closer. You can also, go to multiple dealers online to get the best price.

You will always get a better deal by buying a car off the lot. Ordering it custom gives you no leverage.

I hope this helps.
 
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