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Jebby14
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Sep 10, 2019

aluminum f150 body work

anyone have any tips for getting a minor (shallow about the size of my palm) dent out of a door panel as easily as possible. would rather not drill a center hole for a puller, and I seem to brake door panel clips every time I try to open up a door from inside so id like to avoid this if possible. Its on the drivers door about a foot down from the window and about 25 percent of the way in from the front of the door. have access to some large suction cups but don't think they have the oomphff. got clipped by a reckless teenager and would like to get my truck back to its original condition on my own to save the $ and the drama. its not bad and I can buff out the rest of the damage shy of the rim she toasted. thanks in advance.

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  • alignment will be checked this weekend when I can get it to a shop. drives straight with no vibes up to and above highway speed. the rim more so looks chewed, don't think its bent. it will be swapped out. going to pull the dent at work Saturday with our industrial suction cups I hope. if not ill reassess.
  • Your truck is too nice for a home fix it up. If a rim is damaged, suspension/alignment needs to be checked by a pro. If a dent in door can't be easily popped out with suction, it also needs a quality body shop. JMHO

    Jerry