how to un-ding? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yarold n Kumar · 05-18-2009, 07:41 PM

Hi all,

I'm new to yarii, and I just recently got mine. Unfortunately, I wound up with a ding on my hood from a tree branch.

It's a two inch linear dent, with one end barely across the crease on the hood. I went to my dealer, and the autobody tech said it would cost $650 to pull it out, rebuff, paint, etc...

I like my car, but not enough to pay that much to fix that tiny ding. Any suggestions on how to repair it, or how much it would cost?

Any help is much appreciated!

Yarold.

AlexNet0 · 05-18-2009, 07:42 PM

any pics?

Yarold n Kumar · 05-18-2009, 07:52 PM

It's small, but big enough to nag at me. Stupid tree.

supmet · 05-18-2009, 07:59 PM

Does the ding go across the crease in the hood?? If so there probably won't be a cheap DIY fix.

JBougie · 05-18-2009, 08:14 PM

try looking up paintless dent removal places in your area - I used google to find mine, for the dents in my door the body shop was going to charge $1,200 and I would be stuck with body filler and a new spot of paint - I didn't want to deal with that so I called the paintless dent removal place and I have an appointment to get all 3 dents out of my door (and they are pretty bad, the main one is 2.5" and the other two are about 1.5" each) for $300. Best part: No body filler, or having to repaint!

kuyachris84 · 05-18-2009, 08:17 PM

yes try to find a Paintless Dent Removal service... a guy came out to my home and removed a huge dent on the side of my car for $130. Went to 5 body shops and all said it would cost $800+

Try this site: http://www.dentwizard.com/

.

voodoo22 · 05-19-2009, 07:04 AM

I had over $10,000 in damages on a car once, due to hail. Paintless dent removal fixed all the dents except for one. I don't know if they can fix your kind of dent with this technique, but it's worth looking into.

saplaymate · 05-19-2009, 08:10 AM

The hood is $150 just buy a new one and have it painted, some shop will do it cheap, install yourself.

2bad4u · 05-19-2009, 08:17 AM

Try this it may work but if the ding is on the crease it maynot, but it is a cheap try.

http://www.5min.com/Video/Fix-your-C...air-Dryer-4252

http://www.videojug.com/film/dent-removal-technique

yaris-me · 05-19-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2bad4u

Try this it may work but if the ding is on the crease it maynot, but it is a cheap try.

http://www.5min.com/Video/Fix-your-C...air-Dryer-4252

http://www.videojug.com/film/dent-removal-technique

Wow!

marcus · 05-19-2009, 12:06 PM

or get a carbon fiber hood with a cowl on it..maybe be cheaper than fixin the dent..

YarisSedan · 05-19-2009, 01:11 PM

Dentpro will pop that out for about 100 bucks wont be even to tell where the damage was

hatchbackkid82 · 05-19-2009, 02:29 PM

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yarold n Kumar · 05-19-2009, 08:16 PM

thanks for the feedback. I tried the blow dryer/ pressurized air method, but no luck. Maybe dry ice would have a better effect?

Saplaymate/marcus, where could I get a new hood, and how would I get paint to match the factory paint job?

AHHHH?

yeah. argh.

Bob_VT · 05-20-2009, 08:04 AM

Paintless dent removal people are ALWAYS visiting the larger car dealerships. You should visit the big dealerships and talk with the used car manager. He should be able to turn you on to who does their work.

It's a cheap try.

YarisBaltimore · 03-24-2019, 02:19 PM

I am in the Baltimore area, and I tried Ars Dent Repair https://www.arsdentrepair.com. Not sure if they have a shop at your place
But they did a wonderful job by removing a big dent on my Yaris for $350 other shops refused to touch.

Leegamer · 03-25-2019, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisBaltimore

I am in the Baltimore area, and I tried Ars Dent Repair https://www.arsdentrepair.com. Not sure if they have a shop at your place
But they did a wonderful job by removing a big dent on my Yaris for $350 other shops refused to touch.

You may want to check the dates on threads before posting. This is the second thread I've seen from 10+ years ago that you are posting in.

05-18-2009, 07:41 PM	#1
Yarold n Kumar View User's Garage Drives: 2009 3dr lb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 45	how to un-ding? Hi all, I'm new to yarii, and I just recently got mine. Unfortunately, I wound up with a ding on my hood from a tree branch. It's a two inch linear dent, with one end barely across the crease on the hood. I went to my dealer, and the autobody tech said it would cost $650 to pull it out, rebuff, paint, etc... I like my car, but not enough to pay that much to fix that tiny ding. Any suggestions on how to repair it, or how much it would cost? Any help is much appreciated! Yarold.

05-18-2009, 07:42 PM	#2
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	any pics? __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

05-18-2009, 07:52 PM	#3
Yarold n Kumar View User's Garage Drives: 2009 3dr lb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 45	pic It's small, but big enough to nag at me. Stupid tree. Attached Images

05-18-2009, 08:17 PM	#6
kuyachris84 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 321	yes try to find a Paintless Dent Removal service... a guy came out to my home and removed a huge dent on the side of my car for $130. Went to 5 body shops and all said it would cost $800+ Try this site: http://www.dentwizard.com/ . __________________ 2008 YARIS/VITZ LIFTBACK - BLACK SAND PEARL Representing The Midwest! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3132598

05-19-2009, 08:10 AM	#8
saplaymate Drives: 08' HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SATX Posts: 117	The hood is $150 just buy a new one and have it painted, some shop will do it cheap, install yourself. __________________ 0 - 60 in 3 shifts

05-18-2009, 07:59 PM	#4
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	Does the ding go across the crease in the hood?? If so there probably won't be a cheap DIY fix.

05-18-2009, 08:14 PM	#5
JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	try looking up paintless dent removal places in your area - I used google to find mine, for the dents in my door the body shop was going to charge $1,200 and I would be stuck with body filler and a new spot of paint - I didn't want to deal with that so I called the paintless dent removal place and I have an appointment to get all 3 dents out of my door (and they are pretty bad, the main one is 2.5" and the other two are about 1.5" each) for $300. Best part: No body filler, or having to repaint!

05-19-2009, 07:04 AM	#7
voodoo22 Drives: Yaris Sedan (auto) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 545	I had over $10,000 in damages on a car once, due to hail. Paintless dent removal fixed all the dents except for one. I don't know if they can fix your kind of dent with this technique, but it's worth looking into.

05-19-2009, 08:17 AM	#9
2bad4u View User's Garage Drives: 06 Toyota Vitz RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kingston, Jamaica W.I. Posts: 78	Try this it may work but if the ding is on the crease it maynot, but it is a cheap try. http://www.5min.com/Video/Fix-your-C...air-Dryer-4252 http://www.videojug.com/film/dent-removal-technique

05-19-2009, 12:06 PM	#11
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	or get a carbon fiber hood with a cowl on it..maybe be cheaper than fixin the dent..

05-19-2009, 01:11 PM	#12
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Dentpro will pop that out for about 100 bucks wont be even to tell where the damage was __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

05-19-2009, 02:29 PM	#13
hatchbackkid82 Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,828	AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-19-2009, 08:16 PM	#14
Yarold n Kumar View User's Garage Drives: 2009 3dr lb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 45	thanks for the feedback. I tried the blow dryer/ pressurized air method, but no luck. Maybe dry ice would have a better effect? Saplaymate/marcus, where could I get a new hood, and how would I get paint to match the factory paint job? AHHHH? yeah. argh.

05-20-2009, 08:04 AM	#15
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Paintless dent removal people are ALWAYS visiting the larger car dealerships. You should visit the big dealerships and talk with the used car manager. He should be able to turn you on to who does their work. It's a cheap try. __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

03-24-2019, 02:19 PM	#16
YarisBaltimore Banned Drives: 2014 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 3	I am in the Baltimore area, and I tried Ars Dent Repair https://www.arsdentrepair.com. Not sure if they have a shop at your place But they did a wonderful job by removing a big dent on my Yaris for $350 other shops refused to touch.

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