Would a panel beater be able to do this? If so please recommend one.

07-09-2006, 10:28 AM

I bought a pair of stainless chrome bumpers for my split from someone at a show. It wasnt until I got home that Ive noticed a small kink in the top of both the front and rear bumpers. Also the rear has a small indent / crease in the middle of the bumper on the right hand side

These arent massive kinks / dents but caught in the correct light you can notice them. I know that Ill see them every time I look at the bus

Would a decent panel beater be able to eliminate them?

If so could anyone recommend someone? Id prefer the midlands area but if not Id be willing to travel to get it sorted.

graingermouse · 07-09-2006, 02:08 PM

a paintless dent repairer might be able to do it, i know of one based in dudley but not got his number.
there are loads around try a local main dealer of almost any car maker as they use them on newly delivered cars

07-09-2006, 02:13 PM

That sounds good was beginning to loose hope of it being done following the comments I had on VZi when I posted this

Any idea of the name of the one in Dudley or the road name?

Coxy · 07-09-2006, 02:29 PM

If it's chrome, then you may have a few problems as the chrome may crack and flake.

07-09-2006, 02:31 PM

That was my worry to be fair.

Someone has suggested finding someone that would 'Roll' them out?!?

Just need to find them now

graingermouse · 08-09-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Samba Si

That sounds good was beginning to loose hope of it being done following the comments I had on VZi when I posted this

Any idea of the name of the one in Dudley or the road name?

the name is Dentmark on Oakham Road Dudley, he works from home so its not a repair place, ill try and get his number asap for ya, if the chrome does crack or flake you can get them re chromed easy enough, not too expensive if you wave the readies under their nose

08-09-2006, 01:11 PM

Just had a look on Yell.com and found it

Dentmark Paintless Dent Removal
101, Oakham Rd, Dudley, West Midlands DY2 7TH
Tel: 07977 441696

Thanks matey I'll give them a call

08-09-2006, 02:03 PM

Gave 'Mark' from Dentmark a call, sounds like a nice guy, anyway he said the metal would be too thick for him to do the job. If its the supermarket type dent on the door then fine but not this

11-09-2006, 07:56 PM

Are the bumpers genuine stainless steel or are they chrome plated as this will affect the way to deal with the problem.

If there chrome plated any remedial work to remove the defects will damage the chrome and they will have to be replated.
If they are stainless steel you can get an experianced panel beater used to dealing with classics to remove them by heat shrinking or panel slapping etc with the only down side being blueing of the stainless but there are chemicals/techniques available to remove this.
I have removed blueing and deep scratches from stainless steel at home with a few tools/products and some patience

11-09-2006, 08:38 PM

They were sold to me as stainless and then chromed

Someone at vanfest gave me someone else to try 'A F Hells' in walsall.

Anyone used them?

Had a look on Yell.com and still have to find them

Starting to think if I get them done I'll have to get them rechromed..Wonder how much that will be