Raycaster Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 I'm selling my Dodge Caravan and it runs fine and clean. Unfortunately, last year I tangled with a tight parking lot pillar and have a big ugly dent on the drivers door. Its a 2012 with 212000 kms so I really don't need a "Macco" job. Will spend a bit (<$200) but just need it pulled to look half decent. I don't expect it smooth etc., just "good enough". If there is a DIY guy in Hamilton that is up to it let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack_Fisherman Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 5 hours ago, Raycaster said: I'm selling my Dodge Caravan and it runs fine and clean. Unfortunately, last year I tangled with a tight parking lot pillar and have a big ugly dent on the drivers door. Its a 2012 with 212000 kms so I really don't need a "Macco" job. Will spend a bit (<$200) but just need it pulled to look half decent. I don't expect it smooth etc., just "good enough". If there is a DIY guy in Hamilton that is up to it let me know. Got a photo? if there’s no crease, you may be able to pull it out with a suction cup or remove an interior panel and coax it out I pushing or levering a piece of wood against it. Maybe with something like a heavy rag over the end so you don’t do more damage. if it is stretched, it will need some more intense massage. And that’s most likely going to require filler & repaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 5 hours ago, Raycaster said: I Its a 2012 with 212000 kms so I really don't need a "Macco" job. Nobody needs a Macco job, the worst body shop in ever. Source: A 45 year experience bodyman. If you can get a glass suction cup to stick to the panel that may do to pull it. https://www.richelieuglazingsupplies.com/ca/en/category/suction-cups-handles/single-suction-cup-handles/1174434?sort=&nbPerPage=48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raycaster Posted November 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I grabbed a few suction cups but a crease is preventing the dent from staying popped out. Wonder what a used door would cost at wreckers if the right color was found... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeds Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I remember Standard Auto Wreckers in Toronto used to have an all you can carry day, can’t remember for the life of me how much it cost as it’s been a million years since I was there, but I think it was reasonable, especially if there were a few items you were after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeds Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) Just did some googling. Nov 5th, 65 bucks all you can carry, although I don’t know if they’d have your door or not. Just to be clear, you also have to pull the part yourself. Edited November 1, 2022 by Weeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raycaster Posted November 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I have to start looking, the biggest battle will be finding the same color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 There is a place on Mud Street, or just start calling around to local wreckers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack_Fisherman Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Call the wreckers, they have a network. but is it worth the time and money to get a few bucks more on the sale? what about a body shop pull & fill the dent and re-spraying the door. they can adjust a bit for fade and any difference in colour may not be any more noticeable than a wrecker door that may be faded differently anyway ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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