Hello,
I don't understand the description of the damage you gave, but if you had a
pic I could help you out. Also, how deep is the dent?
David
> [Original Message]
> From: Gensch, Travis <Travis.Gensch@qtiworld.com>
> To: Dakota-Truck (E-mail) <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: 6/11/01 7:50:06 AM
> Subject: DML: Need help from Auto Body folks
>
> I am looking to fix some door damage from a break in. The intruder used a
> pry bar under the door handle to pop the lock. I am now looking at fixing
> the pry mark. A half inch wide area of the metal under the door handle is
> pushed in. No metal is broken, but some of the sheet metal around the
door
> is not straight. I want to be able to fix the door to look as best as
> possible and use some touch up paint to repair the area. Once the metal
is
> straightened and a new door handle is on, only a small area of the repair
> should be able to be seen. So, I want to straighten out the pry mark and
> try and straighten some of the wavy metal around the handle without
> upsetting any of the existing paint. Are they any tools that would make
> this easier? Does anyone have any tips or directions for attempting this?
> I tried to find info on the internet, but came up blank. All my searches
> brought up were books to purchase on repair or repair shops themselves. I
> don't need the area to look perfect, but I would like to have it look
> respectable.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Travis
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