Ryan.G Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Hi Guys Well had a spot of bad luck on the way back from the dyno on thursday night when my bonnet decided to pop open at around 45mph. The carbon bonnet has cracked in one or two places which im not bothered about as easy fix but the worse part is that the bonnet has dented the roof between the strengthening bars Now the paint is fine and doesn't look likes its creased the metal but wondering what the best route of action is from here. Does anyone know if the metal can be accessed from removing the roof lining to pop it out? Or anyone local to Oxford who is Good with removing dents? The car was pretty much mint to this happened so want to get it back to normal Im gunna try the old heat gun and air duster trick tonight so will see what happens. Thanks for your time Ryan p.s needless to say i have ordered some aerocatches now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Give dent magic a call for a quote or another similar company. If they cock it up then its upto them to fix it, assuming they will do the job.. Good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Im gunna try the old heat gun and air duster trick tonight so will see what happens. What's this trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 What's this trick? Heat the panel carefully and then use a can of plumbers freeze or similar and sometimes the dent goes back to normal. Someone did put up a youtube video of it, quite clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 ryan, what did i tell you when you showed my your engine.... i asked, is that the only locking mechanism you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 we also use vacum cups here on cheap surfing roofracks, a bigger tom tom sucker type of thing. This will allow you to suck onto the outside and you should be able to pull it out. I have done it on plenty of hirecars, but honstly sometmes it leaves a mark where it bent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Gutted Ryan, fancy not having bonnet pins or the like with carbon bonnet. I was once following my brothers prelude in the supra when his flew completedly off, i had to slam on and it just smashed onto the floor right in frotnt of my car. Was like something outof a movie in slow motion. I soiled myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 ryan, what did i tell you when you showed my your engine.... i asked, is that the only locking mechanism you have? I really did not want to fit some bonnet pins as think they look crap and ruin the smooth lines of a supra but guess with carbon bonnet not being totally rigid like Stock bonnets it just lifted when maybe one of the 2 toyota locking catch came loose. Oh well these things happen. Have ordered some Aerocatches now as they look respectable being flat. Will get them sprayed up with bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Gutted Ryan, fancy not having bonnet pins or the like with carbon bonnet. I know mate but hate bonnet pins and thought the shut lines were that good that no air would get underneith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 just gav did the same thing so don't beat yourself up about it. His smashed his windscreen and brand new bonnet to pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 PM Michael, one of our club members repaired his dented wing. If dent is not "sharp" ended, heatgun and CO2 should work perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 i would get dents away to have a look at it first, if the paint isn't cracked they should be able to help you, they would know straight away if its possible too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Sorry to hear this mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 PM Michael, one of our club members repaired his dented wing. If dent is not "sharp" ended, heatgun and CO2 should work perfectly. "karl" - he's not local to Ryan but may be able to look at a photo and advise if the dent is a candidate for smart repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 ryan, what did i tell you when you showed my your engine.... i asked, is that the only locking mechanism you have? Blimey, there's nothing quite like 'I told you so' Sorry to hear this mate, right PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Heat the panel carefully and then use a can of plumbers freeze or similar and sometimes the dent goes back to normal. Someone did put up a youtube video of it, quite clever Wasnt that on a plastic bumper though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I had the same thing happen with a CF bonnet, hence the reason I went back to stock..scary isn't it *grin*... I know of an excellent dent removal place in Basingstoke, they managed to repair a mates scooby which had a concrete lump thrown against it. Happy to provide details if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Yes please pass the details over Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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