Dry Ice For Dents
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Dry Ice For Dents
I posted this response on my last thread titled "I Think I'm Going To Get Sick" after I dropped a solid wood door down a staircase onto my Scoot's gas tank, but figured I should start another in case someone didn't see it, and might have a dent or two to take out.
"Ok,
After doing some research on our homeowner's policy, it would be best not to go that route. I tried the dry ice thing today, and it actually worked somewhat. It's much better than it was, but still noticeable to me. The problem is that the only place to get dry ice in town sells it in these little bite size pieces instead of a solid hunk. I think if I had a small solid hunk it would make more contact with the actual dent than holding up these little pieces with a glove. I can see that the dry ice thing would probably work great on smaller dents. I'll see if I can find another source for dry ice. I would love to just order a new tank right now, but until our old house sells, finances are as tight as a snare drum. Thanks all for the sympathy and advice!!"
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"Ok,
After doing some research on our homeowner's policy, it would be best not to go that route. I tried the dry ice thing today, and it actually worked somewhat. It's much better than it was, but still noticeable to me. The problem is that the only place to get dry ice in town sells it in these little bite size pieces instead of a solid hunk. I think if I had a small solid hunk it would make more contact with the actual dent than holding up these little pieces with a glove. I can see that the dry ice thing would probably work great on smaller dents. I'll see if I can find another source for dry ice. I would love to just order a new tank right now, but until our old house sells, finances are as tight as a snare drum. Thanks all for the sympathy and advice!!"
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RE: Dry Ice For Dents
ORIGINAL: billfitt
you could also try a co2 extingusher. according to the myth busters it cooled a 6 pack in secounds!
you could also try a co2 extingusher. according to the myth busters it cooled a 6 pack in secounds!
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RE: Dry Ice For Dents
ORIGINAL: hdpearson13
Thanks this might be the best information I ve gotten in my 27 years.
ORIGINAL: billfitt
you could also try a co2 extingusher. according to the myth busters it cooled a 6 pack in secounds!
you could also try a co2 extingusher. according to the myth busters it cooled a 6 pack in secounds!
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RE: Dry Ice For Dents
Bodyshop is your only hope. Once a dent forms it leaves ridges around it's perimeter. Nothing short of a hammer and spoon ( spoon shaped metal working tool) will take it out. Even then, filler or the very least high build primer is needed to smooth it. Was a body mechanic in my last life.
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