Got a 2008 Civic quarter panel with a deep dent right on the body line

Instead of hammering from the back, I used a slide hammer with a small hook to pull it out from the front, then finished with a shrinking disc. It saved me a ton of time and kept the metal from stretching. What's your go-to method for a sharp crease like that?

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morgan3267mo ago

That's smart, pulling it out first before you even touch the hammer.

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alicer537mo ago

My dad taught me that trick years ago. He always said to check the nail set before swinging. Saved me from a lot of bent nails.

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mason_reed477mo ago

Yeah checking the nail set first is such a good habit. It's like when you're driving and you check your mirrors before you even start the car, you just build it into the routine. I learned the hard way trying to drive a finish nail without setting the depth right, it just crumpled and messed up the wood. Now I always give that little collar a twist to make sure it's seated.

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taylor.william7mo ago

Seems like a lot of fuss over a bent nail.

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