MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: r5gtt on January 17, 2016, 07:38:13 pm

Title: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: r5gtt on January 17, 2016, 07:38:13 pm: Hello all.

Is it possible to get this dent out?.

I'm in central London area.

Thanks

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Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: Andy on January 17, 2016, 08:48:06 pm: A good dent repair man could get it out,
Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: Carpy25 on January 17, 2016, 08:52:40 pm: my opinion NO you would never be happy with it, too close to the badge swage and the screen to do without a fill and paint , plenty of cheap tailgates about cut your losses and fit a good black one :happy2:

Sorry Rob
Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: r5gtt on January 17, 2016, 08:58:16 pm: Yes and no :popcornsoda:

To get a black one cheap in very good scratch less condition and then refit any missing parts is going to be a pain tbh and I'd rather not get into that if possible.

I was thinking a heat gun gently heating the inside untill it feels warm enough to push out might do the trick???

I'm going to see what dansmith180 says as he works for a company that do paintless dent repairs. If not then I'll have to buy a black boot lid and mess about with fitting it.

Thanks
Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: Carpy25 on January 17, 2016, 09:02:52 pm: check some of the prices on here , don't seem to be GTI but cheaper than dent repair ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060353.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmk5+golf+black+tailgate.TRS0&_nkw=mk5+golf+black+tailgate&_sacat=0

Rob
Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: Carpy25 on January 17, 2016, 09:04:53 pm: this ones a GTI

£50 in London

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-REAR-TAILGATE-CAME-OFF-2006-MODEL-/191771361929?hash=item2ca676c289:g:mgAAAOSwo0JWM1SK

Rob
Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: Andy on January 17, 2016, 09:08:14 pm: Seen work by Paul @ just dents near me who has done some brilliant work,
Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: r5gtt on January 17, 2016, 09:14:07 pm: Quote from: Carpy25 on January 17, 2016, 09:04:53 pm
this ones a GTI

£50 in London

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-REAR-TAILGATE-CAME-OFF-2006-MODEL-/191771361929?hash=item2ca676c289:g:mgAAAOSwo0JWM1SK

Rob
Rob now why the heck didn't I do thay :stupid:

Thanks mate, I've messaged the guy for an address :happy2: :drinking:
Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: r5gtt on January 17, 2016, 09:29:59 pm: Quote from: maxitrol on January 17, 2016, 09:08:14 pm
Seen work by Paul @ just dents near me who has done some brilliant work,
who where and how much lol
Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: r5gtt on January 17, 2016, 09:40:12 pm: I also found this trick after posting with dry ice so it my help others and I'm going to give it a shot myself.

http://diy-auto-repair.wonderhowto.com/how-to/fix-car-dents-8-easy-ways-remove-dents-yourself-without-ruining-paint-0163056/
Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: Daveyboy on January 17, 2016, 10:25:06 pm: Hmm I'm not sure you'll get that out without a bit of filler and paint. I looks a bit deep. At the bottom and top of the dent it would of pushed out over from the original contour of the boot too so that'll have to be knocked back in too
Title: Re: Dented boot lid help please
Post by: r5gtt on January 17, 2016, 11:13:39 pm: I'll have a go at it and if it doesn't work, the guy who I've messaged may be taking some money off of me this week.