3 weekas old and i've got a dent!!!!

oscy · 10-13-2006

I've got a dent in the bonnet of my little SLK!!! aaarrrrggghhh. Basically as funny as it may sound a walnut fell on my car and has dented it (my own fault for parking under a walnut tree...not the i knew it was a walnut tree until it was too late!) Can anyone advise how i may be able to get this removed??? so annoying!

N4PWJ · 10-13-2006

not sure about mainland UK but over here we have a guy called dentmaster. as long as the paint isn't scratched, he can take the dent out by heating the area and pushing the dent out. look in the yellow pages and im sure you will find someone along this line. plus it's only something like 50 pounds per panel.

DansSlk · 10-13-2006

Yeah there are loads of people who can take care of it for you so long as the paint is intact.

Like N4PWJ says just check the yellow pages for paintless dent removal.

**DesignoSLK** · 10-13-2006

Well at least it was an inanimate object and not some a-hole being a...well...A-HOLE!

My wife and I went to a swap meet and parked the car out of the way where there weren't any cars parked yet. By the time we came back there were cars parked everywhere, understandably, and found some smarta$$ threw their chewed gum on the roof (It was about 90F out.). I thought "You sorry sack a sh!t." I know it wasn't permanent damage, but for Pete's sake! It's a good thing I didn't see who it was, I have a low tolerance for that kind of BS. People here are having less and less respect for others property.

**etyu** · 10-13-2006

Sorry to hear Oscy. As others have said, seek out a reputable paintless dent removal shop (preferably referred by trusted individuals). As far as parking, I do try to not park near or under a tree of lighting post (birds like lighting posts too).

**DesignoSLK** · 10-15-2006

BTW...sorry to hear of your dent. I know that sucks. I caught a rock off a truck coming down I15 in Vegas. It hit right at the leading edge of the grill/hood and left a small dent. I don't know if that's fixable, but I'll be getting my insurance company to repair all the chips and the pitted windshield...minus the $500 deductable of course.

oscy · 10-15-2006

Thanks for your advice guys, i will check out yellow pages and dentmaster and see if someone can come and fix it, the paint isnt damaged but it is not a totally round dent and sort of has a point to it at the bottom of the dent, so hopefully they will be able to sort that out too!

**etyu** · 10-15-2006

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Originally Posted by oscy

Thanks for your advice guys, i will check out yellow pages and dentmaster and see if someone can come and fix it, the paint isnt damaged but it is not a totally round dent and sort of has a point to it at the bottom of the dent, so hopefully they will be able to sort that out too!

From what I've read in this and other forums, the dentmasters or the like, do a superb job -- almost like magic. You will be all smiles again.

Jiveman · 10-15-2006

OSCY if you are next in Southampton I can give you a name and tel of a chap who does the Mercs down here and many others. Charges from £40 to £60 depending how long it takes. Highly recommended. Takes between 20 and 30 minutes and he does it from his home if you wish. If he can't loose it he does not charge.

oscy · 10-16-2006

Thanks Jiveman, could you either post or PM me with the details probably wont be down in the SOton area til around crimbo, but will give him a call and see what he can do will also try Dentmaster.

Am a little concerned though as have found ANOTHER dent on my boot lid (smaller than on my bonnet though)!! where has this come from gave my car a reall good wash and polish on thursday and i could swear it wasnt there and have been so careful where i have parked! Doh

**DesignoSLK** · 10-16-2006

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Originally Posted by oscy

...til around crimbo...

What's crimbo? Just curious.

oscy · 10-16-2006

Short for Christmas!!!

*easty* · 10-16-2006

Bo selecta!

**DesignoSLK** · 10-16-2006

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Originally Posted by oscy

Short for Christmas!!!

Hm...ok.

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Originally Posted by easty

Bo selecta!

huh?

**etyu** · 10-16-2006

I found this on Wikipedia about crimbo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimbo

and this on Bo Selecta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo'_Selecta!

Probably a synonym for the Christmas holidays (urban slang).

*easty* · 10-16-2006

Bo Selecta is an outrageous comedy in the UK, the character which the guy plays in the comedy did a christmas song called proper crimbo. properly- proper and crimbo - christmas. you should really learn your proper english.

**DesignoSLK** · 10-16-2006

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Originally Posted by etyu

I found this on Wikipedia about crimbo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimbo

"It has also been used in New Zealand gay community circles to refer to a physically attractive but intellectually slow conservative Christian- a fusion of "Christian" and "bimbo/himbo" and can refer to a conservative Christian of either gender."

Ack...More information than I needed.

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Originally Posted by easty

you should really learn your proper english.

HEY...you can't say that since you live in the US right now.

oscy · 10-18-2006

Getting both dents taken out tomorrow £35 for both of them, and if i can still see either of them once he's finished he will not charge. Its through a company called Dingmaster, my MB dealership recommended them, will let you know if they are any good after tomorrow!!!

**SLKman** · 10-18-2006

I was told once that if you get a dent from hail damage to put dry ice on it and the dent will pop out.

I have not tried it myself but others have told me it works.

SLKman

oscy · 10-20-2006

Had both dents removed, £45 amazing, cant even see the slighest mark where they were. If anyone needs a dent removing these people were amazing, well pleased!!! Called Dingmaster

10-13-2006	#1 (permalink)
oscy SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 64 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	3 weekas old and i've got a dent!!!! I've got a dent in the bonnet of my little SLK!!! aaarrrrggghhh. Basically as funny as it may sound a walnut fell on my car and has dented it (my own fault for parking under a walnut tree...not the i knew it was a walnut tree until it was too late!) Can anyone advise how i may be able to get this removed??? so annoying!

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Yeah there are loads of people who can take care of it for you so long as the paint is intact. Like N4PWJ says just check the yellow pages for paintless dent removal. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,680 Country: Thanks: 92 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Well at least it was an inanimate object and not some a-hole being a...well...A-HOLE! My wife and I went to a swap meet and parked the car out of the way where there weren't any cars parked yet. By the time we came back there were cars parked everywhere, understandably, and found some smarta$$ threw their chewed gum on the roof (It was about 90F out.). I thought "You sorry sack a sh!t." I know it wasn't permanent damage, but for Pete's sake! It's a good thing I didn't see who it was, I have a low tolerance for that kind of BS. People here are having less and less respect for others property. __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Sorry to hear Oscy. As others have said, seek out a reputable paintless dent removal shop (preferably referred by trusted individuals). As far as parking, I do try to not park near or under a tree of lighting post (birds like lighting posts too). __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

10-15-2006	#6 (permalink)
DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,680 Country: Thanks: 92 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	BTW...sorry to hear of your dent. I know that sucks. I caught a rock off a truck coming down I15 in Vegas. It hit right at the leading edge of the grill/hood and left a small dent. I don't know if that's fixable, but I'll be getting my insurance company to repair all the chips and the pitted windshield...minus the $500 deductable of course. __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

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N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	not sure about mainland UK but over here we have a guy called dentmaster. as long as the paint isn't scratched, he can take the dent out by heating the area and pushing the dent out. look in the yellow pages and im sure you will find someone along this line. plus it's only something like 50 pounds per panel.

10-15-2006	#7 (permalink)
oscy SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 64 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your advice guys, i will check out yellow pages and dentmaster and see if someone can come and fix it, the paint isnt damaged but it is not a totally round dent and sort of has a point to it at the bottom of the dent, so hopefully they will be able to sort that out too!

10-15-2006	#9 (permalink)
Jiveman SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Vehicle: SLK280 Sport Posts: 41 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	OSCY if you are next in Southampton I can give you a name and tel of a chap who does the Mercs down here and many others. Charges from £40 to £60 depending how long it takes. Highly recommended. Takes between 20 and 30 minutes and he does it from his home if you wish. If he can't loose it he does not charge.

10-16-2006	#10 (permalink)
oscy SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 64 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Jiveman, could you either post or PM me with the details probably wont be down in the SOton area til around crimbo, but will give him a call and see what he can do will also try Dentmaster. Am a little concerned though as have found ANOTHER dent on my boot lid (smaller than on my bonnet though)!! where has this come from gave my car a reall good wash and polish on thursday and i could swear it wasnt there and have been so careful where i have parked! Doh

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oscy SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 64 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Short for Christmas!!!

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Bo selecta! __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	I found this on Wikipedia about crimbo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimbo and this on Bo Selecta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo'_Selecta! Probably a synonym for the Christmas holidays (urban slang). __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Bo Selecta is an outrageous comedy in the UK, the character which the guy plays in the comedy did a christmas song called proper crimbo. properly- proper and crimbo - christmas. you should really learn your proper english. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-18-2006	#18 (permalink)
oscy SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 64 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Getting both dents taken out tomorrow £35 for both of them, and if i can still see either of them once he's finished he will not charge. Its through a company called Dingmaster, my MB dealership recommended them, will let you know if they are any good after tomorrow!!!

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	I was told once that if you get a dent from hail damage to put dry ice on it and the dent will pop out. I have not tried it myself but others have told me it works. SLKman

10-20-2006	#20 (permalink)
oscy SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 64 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Had both dents removed, £45 amazing, cant even see the slighest mark where they were. If anyone needs a dent removing these people were amazing, well pleased!!! Called Dingmaster