Anyone try one of those home PDR kits from fleabay?

[algiorda]

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]

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]

PDR works on a 'plastic' bumper cover?

[algiorda]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

PDR works on a 'plastic' bumper cover?

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

[NewArt]

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

[BYprodriver]

Dry Ice may work on metal dings.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by algiorda

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]

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]

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]

This is the dent I'm trying to remove


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[itsnotanova]

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]

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]

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

[algiorda]

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