Ding King

[firecadet613]

Just saw in the Walgreens ad today that they are now selling the "Ding King", that as seen on TV DIY dent puller.  Has anyone tried it?  I'm tempted to, I have to small door dings in my front passenger door that have been there a while but I don't want to spend $150 to get them removed.  The Ding King is only 29.99 so I'm thinking of trying it, but I don't want to mess anything up or even try it if someone has had bad luck with it.  Anyone have any previous experience with it?

 

Thanks,

 

Joe

[Stepside Z]

Try it. That is all I can say. If it works the you save some serious money. If it does not then you are only out 30 dollars.

[WEFs99]

It won't work if there is even a slight crease.

[firecadet613]

WEFs99-- Thats all I wanted to know.  I was more worried about it damaging my paint rather than not working, but that works to.  Think I'll pass!!

 

Joe

[RyanbabZ71]

the local fox news (chicago) did a special on it.  They gave it to an autobody class at some school.  The results were good.  It takes multiple applications (basically do it 5 times appx) to remove the dent fully.  Only thing i didnt like was the glue residue left over you have to scrape off.  I am thinking of getting one to try out on my dads truck this spring

[firecadet613]

Hmmm...must of missed it Ryan, I don't recall seeing in on the news.  Might have to swing by Walgreens then and pick it up...don't like the sound of the glue residue to much though!

 

Joe

[carguru]

Some of the paintless dent removal guys use a tool similar to that.  Depending on the size of the piece you glue on, it should work well on most dents without creases.

[WEFs99]

The con man on late night TV (as seen on TV) smacks a hood (wide surface) with a rubber hammer and proceeds to pop it out successfully. That particular trick can be done with a bathroom plunger.  Body-shops do use similar devices but usually just prior to doing conventional body work.  The scam that really did have me wondering is the one where they wax a hood with some miraculous snake oil and set it on fire and the original paint is unharmed.  One of the major reputable wax/polish companies explained that the material burning on the hood for the short duration never gets the actual hood over dangerous temperatures strange as it my seem.