986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners (http://986forum.com/forums/index.php)
-   Performance and Technical Chat (http://986forum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11)
-   -   Anyone try one of those home PDR kits from fleabay? (http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66465)

algiorda 05-08-2017 05:26 PM

Anyone try one of those home PDR kits from fleabay?
 
I've got some self inflicted dents on my rear bumper cover and I was thinking of tackling this myself.

I see a lot of PDR kits on Ebay from $50 to $120. Are these kits any good?

Anyone get good results from this?

Thanks
Al

NewArt 05-08-2017 05:38 PM

I bought a kit and it was actually pretty good. Whether it's a worthwhile DIY depends on what sort of results you expect. See my post http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/64153-paintless-dent-removal.html

Gelbster 05-09-2017 04:05 PM

PDR works on a 'plastic' bumper cover?

algiorda 05-09-2017 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gelbster (Post 536617)
PDR works on a 'plastic' bumper cover?

That's what I want to know....:confused:

NewArt 05-09-2017 06:43 PM

Sure, why not? If it's not cracked or badly stretched. Probably easier than the metal parts.

BYprodriver 05-09-2017 07:57 PM

Dry Ice may work on metal dings. ;)

BYprodriver 05-09-2017 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by algiorda (Post 536495)
I've got some self inflicted dents on my rear bumper cover and I was thinking of tackling this myself.

I see a lot of PDR kits on Ebay from $50 to $120. Are these kits any good?

Anyone get good results from this?

Thanks
Al


I used a heavy socket on my wife's car. It's all about what you are trying to do, or undo!

Gelbster 05-09-2017 08:08 PM

On a bumper skin they usually use a heat gun or just fill with epoxy ,sand and then paint.But if PDR works - great.

78F350 05-09-2017 08:46 PM

I have an Amazon (probably same as eBay) PDR kit. Puller & tips to use with hot glue and alcohol along with some 'tap-downs'. It works well on metal. I don't think that bumper material will hold the shape without being heated to reset it to the new form. I have done some DIY bumper repair with a heat gun. Best to learn on scrap or a part that is under the car. Just a little too much heat in one spot can make a mess. There are lots of YouTube videos of technique.
With a PDR kit, maybe pulling it to the correct shape and pouring some tea-kettle water on the spot. It will depend on how big the dent is and what portion of the bumper.

algiorda 05-10-2017 03:48 AM

http://www.flickr.com/gp/al-giordano/6vU693
This is the dent I'm trying to remove


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

itsnotanova 05-12-2017 01:17 AM

I've always had good luck using a heat gun when smoothing out polyurethane bumpers. Take it slow and don't get it so hot that it burns the paint. I wouldn't say it's hard to do but you should have some practice before attempting to fix a car you care about

Most_Wanted 05-12-2017 02:14 AM

I purchased a full kit with hammer tap down glue gun & puller. It works well but i was never able to get it perfect (Lacking skill). I'd recommend getting familiar with the tools and practicing on a beater before attempting on a Porsche. I have a few dents on my 986 i'd like to remove but will go with a pro pdr specialist this time. I'd like to do it myself but bodywork has never been my forte.

NewArt 05-12-2017 05:20 PM

Try Woody's suggestion, but be careful. If it doesn't work, see a pdr specialist.

algiorda 05-12-2017 06:52 PM

What I find amusing, is all the mechanics on this board willing to take a part a Porsche engine and adjust cams, replace bearings, etc. Yet, they are scared of body work! LOL


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:40 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website