About a week ago I got a little fender bender that gave me a pretty good dent in the side of my rear side panel on my 95 hatchback. Are there any methods to take this out without the need of replacing it, because I know that won't be an inexpensive investment. Thanks.

 

i think its called dent busters or some crap like that should work

 

Should be able to get at it if you remove the interior side panel.If it is just pushed in(not creased or folded) you may be able to pop it out.

 

gotta see pictures to tell you what to do

 

I've tried removing the interior panels and popping it out. Still it is awkward getting a good place to try and push out because of the metal frame inside is in the way. This metal frame is not removeable correct?

 

correct. Go to a parts store and get a dent puller. Looks like a big suction cup. They do wonders for the price.

 

and if that dont work you can drill a pin hole and use a big hook to pull it...then bondo the hole. theres a few things you can do. prof autobody is good too.

seriously though, lets see pics so we can adequately judge your best option.

 

I purchased two different types of dent removers, the suction cup one and the one requiring drilling a small hole. The suction cup one did absolutely nothing. The other was able to sort of take out some of the dent, but its still not near perfect and I have 3 holes in my panel now. I think I'm going to just try and do the best I can by applying some Bondo. I've started to sand down the panel down to the metal. Anyone have experience using Bondo and have any suggestions?

 

a. dont sand down to metal if you dont have to.
b. dont EVER let bondo get wet, especially with those holes in the back, it will swell and fall off.

c. this is in the fender? take the fender off and push the dent off. there are very few places you need to use the drill tool...sorry its been a while...where was this hole again?

d. dont drive around with exposed bondo or primer. if you have to put a coat of that cheap kmart brand top coat on there so its at least waterproof.


*EDIT* -- rear quarter, what i would have done is strip the interior panels to get at that from the inside...push at it from the inside with an allen wrench or your knuckle. *ANOTHER EDIT* I see you already tried this, i guess youre stuck then bondo/body filler it is. dont use it too thick!