small dent

cabbiemick
cabbiemick Forum Participant Posts: 297
edited August 2017 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

does anyone know how to get small dent out of caravan its by wheel arch so cant put sticker or badge over it

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  • Tigi
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    edited August 2017 #2

    Appreciate this is`nt a very satisfactory answer but if its a dent in an aluminium sidewall they are notoriously difficult to repair as the aluminium actually "stretches" and will not return to it original shape like steel.

  • thegibsons
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    edited August 2017 #3

    could you cover it with a tyre pressure sticker?

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2017 #4

    I'd just live with it.

  • Freelander359
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    edited August 2017 #5

    You could try Caravan Doc. Our caravan was damaged a couple of years ago whilst in storage by the neighbouring caravan being moved out -  against our wishes they had been parked too close. The damage had been quite noticeable but the repair was excellent.  It was paid for by the other party's insurance. Caravan Doc is a nationwide franchise I believe.

    Hope you get it sorted.

  • hitchglitch
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    edited August 2017 #6

    If you have a newish van, like a car, these little things can be frustrating and I doubt that it would be cheap to fix. First day with our brand new Motorhome I put deep scratches on the rear corner by reversing into a wall. Nowadays I am philosophical about it. If I get it fixed I might do the same again. When you come to sell it will make zero difference to the price you get so just ignore it.

  • jennyc
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    edited August 2017 #7

    Search dent pullers on Amazon. They work by using very strong suckers.

  • cabbiemick
    cabbiemick Forum Participant Posts: 297
    edited August 2017 #8

    thanks for your replies

  • Merve
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    edited August 2017 #9

    JennyC said what I would have- dent pullers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. You can buy kits with different types in it. Amazon is a good place to start. Paint can normally be bought from the manufacturer to get the exact colour and can be put in an aerosol but you have to find someone who can do that.

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