I have an odd dent or two high on the drivers door of my new-to-me 2006 XJR. The car is beautiful, but these are annoying. They must be repaired !

Does anyone have any experience with using any of the paintless dent removal franchises in working on dents in x350 bodywork? Maybe it's no big deal, which would be great ...

Thought I'd ask before finding out the hard way that, oops, it's a bad idea. Or not.

Thanks !

Best, Harold ...

 

Yes, it's actually easier for them to do.

 

I have always wondered the same thing!

 

Hey guys, ok, so not over there and not on an aluminium body, but on an Audi A6........I had some paintless dent removal done also high on my doors and a few other pieces of work done.
I have to say I am meticulous about my car and these really bugged me EVERY time I saw it / washed it / dried it Argghghghhhhhh!!!

Anyway, these guys did their thing and after about an hour......Wow.....even I couldn't find the dents that were there

 

definitely give them a shot, it should be easier on aluminum, but they will tell you up front if they can't. If there's no seam/crease, it can be done.

 

Thanks, guys. Will give it a whirl.

Like Jim, it just drives me WILD every time I look at those dodgy dents.

Best, Harold ...

 

Is it true that they can't do anything about creases? (Can't even improve them?)

What about places where the paint is cracked (like a chip)?

 

They can improve the crease, but if its folded, it'll still be there, maybe just not as noticeable. Paint cracked, again...could be improved when the metal is put back to its original plain/curve, but it'll still be there.

 

Yeah, but at least if you get the metal to where it's supposed to be, you can explore other options (touch up paint).

 

I've used paintless repair on a customer's car only once. It was not aluminum (02 XK8). The outcome was PERFECT! I really became a believer. If the paint isn't damaged or destroyed this is a very good way to go.

As said, I would assume aluminum would be easier than steel, and, I agree, if they cannot do it they'll tell you.

 

I had some dents removed from my trunk lid, the repair company said it is harder to repair aluminum because the alloy is less malleable than steel. That being said, they did the job and it is almost perfect. I can still see the spot when the light is just right, but in general, it is acceptable.

 

I used them too and the results are outstanding.

I think I paid $15 a dent? A friend has a used car lot and dent guy comes by on a schedule.

 

I have a "dent wizard" on call basically. Travis has been removing dents for a long time, when we first bought our S Type, I had Travis come out and remove some dings. He said ALUMINUM is MUCH HARDER to remove the dings because it does not have the memory of steel.

Before any dent dude touched your car I would ask them if they are experienced in ALUMINUM ding removal.

BTW Travis is very experienced and does a remarkable job with both aluminum and metal!

 

I've been a dent guy for over 15 years, and I can tell you that aluminum is much harder! That's not to say that it can't be done, but I would select your PDR guy very carefully, and be leery of the dealership dent guys, they usually are paid wholesale prices, and deliver wholesale quality.

 

Is the S-type also aluminum bodied?

 

No it's not.

 

Do you know if PDR can remove a "protrusion", i.e., the opposite of a ding? I have what looks like some sort of minor crease except it's sticking out. It's on the rear finish panel.

 

I had allot of those protrusions on my Porsche trunk due to the previous owner slamming it shut on top of golf clubs.
The Dent wizard got rid of 90% of them.
He had a plastic rod and massaged the creases back.

 

It's not unusual to knock down high spots, in fact it's a crucial part of the process. As long as your finish panel is made of metal, it should be possible to repair.

 

I'll have to take a photo, but it's kinda strange because each of the protrusions are in symmetrical locations (opposite sides of the panel --left/right). It makes me think that that's where the supports are for the finish panel, but I will have to check it out.