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Old 03-27-2007, 09:28 AM
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this video isn't streaming to well right now but if you can get it to work it shows how to take small dings and dents out of your car's body panels with dry ice.

the way it works is that the ice shrinks the metal in the spot where the dent is and then it heats back up, shrinking the dent in the process.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/494805..._with_dry_ice/
 
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Old 03-27-2007, 09:54 AM
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i've heard of this but never seen it actaully work until now.
 
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Old 03-27-2007, 10:08 AM
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i'll be going to the dry ice store this week...
 
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Old 03-27-2007, 10:23 AM
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That cant to to good for your paint.
 
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Old 03-27-2007, 10:27 AM
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If you really do it, you should take video. I'm not taking the OP's video for truth
 
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Old 03-27-2007, 02:54 PM
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http://www.dryicedirectory.com/

for all your dry ice needs,,,,,
i also have never seen it work, but heard it was a good method
 
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Old 03-27-2007, 03:36 PM
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hmm, i dont know..id love to see a diy on here for anyone brave enough to try it
 
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Old 03-27-2007, 03:49 PM
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yeh, i for sure am not going to try it until i see it being done right in front of my eyes
 
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Old 03-27-2007, 05:42 PM
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Where do you get dry ice? That link didn't work.
 
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Old 03-27-2007, 06:20 PM
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ya ive heard of the idea lots but ive heard its only on smaller dents... so if they are to bad.. bust out the hammer and paint shop.LOL

if ya get a video id say tripod the camera and dont time edit it.LOL
 


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