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07-10-2015, 11:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1987 32.5' Airstream 325
dripping springs
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 220
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Suction cup dent puller
Ok, I know for the purist this will be inadequate, but for my purposes it is great! Below are before and after pics of the giant dent in my roof that has be significantly minimized with a suction cup pneumatic dent puller. The plan is to now remove the 'headliner'/plastic cap replace some wiring, foam insulate the space (to give some strength to the panel) then replace the headliner.   
-Bill
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07-10-2015, 11:36 AM
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Rivet Master  
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
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nice work. I use(d) a car type suction cup a few times and was happy with the results. I freaked out a guy a little by pulling a dent out his Airstream that he thought was unfixable. It popped right back to its original shape.
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07-10-2015, 12:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 30' Excella 1000
small town
, Maryland
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Looks a lot better Bill. I've used a new toilet plunger to pull out car dents. Only if there's no wrinkle in the dent. A heat gun will remove some dents in plastic car bumpers. You tube can save you money... just search. Thanks for sharing 
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07-10-2015, 01:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
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07-10-2015, 04:45 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 32.5' Airstream 325
dripping springs
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 220
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That's the one!
-Bill
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07-10-2015, 04:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Shasta Lake
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,041
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Thanks for the tool tip .
It should come in handy removing the P.O. damage over the front window.
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07-11-2015, 11:40 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1984 31' Excella
1976 Argosy 24
Olsburg
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 128
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good idea
very good idea, if a person wants the totally smooth than go for it. At least you have gotten rid of most of the dent. I had one taken out of my Excella at a dealership. Overall it looks good, a person really has to look close to see what is left from the dent. I still have a dent on the rear that was done by the previous owner, I am guessing a backing int overhand. I think I will try the dent puller myself. My and I had talked about that possibility but never carried it through. Thanks for the information.
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07-11-2015, 12:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cohasset
, Massachusetts
Join Date: May 2015
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Secret DeDenter man!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shacksman
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You are funny!
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07-11-2015, 03:03 PM
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3 Rivet Member
beaumont
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 148
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dent
Really good job. I gotta have one of these.. on the way to harbor freght,
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07-11-2015, 04:10 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2009 34' Classic
North Richland Hills
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 18
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How do you know how much air pressure from the compressor to use?
Plus, it only has 4" & 5" cups. Is that small enough for small 1" to 3" dents?
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07-11-2015, 04:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
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The puller runs a stream of air from the compressor over an orifice that creates the vacuum in the suction cup by the Bermouilli principle (google it). Run the compressor wide open.
I also used the HF tool to minimize the damage from a driveway incident but my dent was also creased so I ended up getting the panel replaced at Out of Doors Mart. They did a great job. The panel and the rivets look original.
Al
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07-11-2015, 04:30 PM
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2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
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Google will probably still find it, but it's "Bernoulli's principle"
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07-11-2015, 06:30 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
1969 27' Overlander
Bonner Springs
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 34
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Thanks for the info on the dent puller. I may look into after the first of the year..
Our '69 has a dent in the curb side rear end cap..
Martin
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07-13-2015, 08:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
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That works great on huge dents, but does it work on tiny dents like hail dings?
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07-13-2015, 03:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by m.hony
That works great on huge dents, but does it work on tiny dents like hail dings?
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Probably not. I've got a couple of the "hot glue" pullers that they say will not work on aluminum whatsoever, in any way, shape, or form.
But, of course, I'm gonna try 'em anyway. They're small enough to do hail-size dents.
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07-13-2015, 03:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
1977 20' Argosy 20
northern valley
, new jersey
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shacksman
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having been a party to Doug's dent pulling marathon a couple of years ago, I'd say we were quite pleased with the results!
your success will depend on the size and nature of the dent, and learning the feel of a pneumatic suction tool. go slow, and be patient as you try it out.
thanks, again, Doug!
ymmv.... 
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07-13-2015, 03:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
1977 20' Argosy 20
northern valley
, new jersey
Join Date: Nov 2008
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and, you might also want or need a ladder, too....
be careful up there!
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07-13-2015, 03:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
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I wonder if the dent puller will help the dents from vandalism- still not very big, but a little bigger than hail dings. I guess that's why the lady wants us to make an appointment with the paint-less dent repair man- to see if he can help us out.
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07-13-2015, 07:52 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 32.5' Airstream 325
dripping springs
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 220
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I've also seen the heat followed by cold co2 trick and thought I'd try it on some of my dimples. I'll let you (collective) know if it works or not.
-Bill
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