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cspuryear · Mar 29th, 2005, 04:26 PM

Hello all,

Just got one of those infamous "parking-lot" dents where it looks like someone opened up their car door and the edge of it hit my mini. The dent is no bigger than a quarter, but it's killing me, and there's a scratch in the paint.

Anyone have any recommendations as to the easiest way to repair it? I'm in the Chicagoland area, but I guess that doesn't really matter.

Thanks in advance.

retired00 · Mar 30th, 2005, 01:40 PM

Try the yellow pages for one of the "paintless dent repair" guys like "Dent Wizard" or "Dent Doctor", or ask your dealer if there is a detailer specializing in that. If they've got them in my small town, you surely will. They truly can work miracles.

rfibanez · Mar 30th, 2005, 06:09 PM

I also have a new ding in my door after 2 years of being dentless

cspuryear · Mar 31st, 2005, 03:49 PM

Looks like Dentbusters is going to be the route to go....for $75 they do the paintless dent-remover........doesn't look too bad.

KensCooper · Apr 1st, 2005, 02:07 AM

Sorry to here about your door dings. It's my worst nightmare and why I park miles away from my destinations. One possible help to prevent door dings is a magnetic bump strips. California Car Covers (www.calcarcover.com) sells one that is 25" long and 6.5" high. It's made from shock absorbant PVC. When you park you just place them on the door and walk away. I purchased some from LeatherZ that are only about 1/2" wide. They are made specifically for the MINI and look like permanent items.
Hope this helps.
Ken

btdoyle · Apr 2nd, 2005, 04:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KensCooper

Sorry to here about your door dings. It's my worst nightmare and why I park miles away from my destinations. One possible help to prevent door dings is a magnetic bump strips. California Car Covers (www.calcarcover.com) sells one that is 25" long and 6.5" high. It's made from shock absorbant PVC. When you park you just place them on the door and walk away. I purchased some from LeatherZ that are only about 1/2" wide. They are made specifically for the MINI and look like permanent items.
Hope this helps.
Ken

where are you finding these, i looked at both sites, calcarcovers and leatherz and couldnt find them anywhere? please give more information

KensCooper · Apr 2nd, 2005, 05:49 PM

I checked where I purchased my bump guards and it's Z3 Solutions not Leather Z (sorry about that).
Their website is www.z3solutions.com. I didn't see the guards I bought but they offer the same magnetic door guards that I saw from California Car Cover . I bought mine about 3 years ago, and as I said they are much thinner (about 1/2 ") and made to fit the MINI. You might inquire at Z3 Solutions if they still offer them. I've attached a picture of the guards Z3 and California Car Cover offer. You might find them from another company cheaper since they are a generic fit.
Hope this helps.
Ken

stellardude · Apr 3rd, 2005, 07:05 PM

I just park way the hell away from everyone to prevent dings. Dent free for 12 months now.

lukebuzzy · Apr 4th, 2005, 06:05 PM

I parked away from everyone for 8 months and i got 3 dings in my boot. I spotted the dent wizard at my local Mini dealer and he took care of them for me

Binks · Apr 6th, 2005, 05:43 PM

What about body side mouldings as so many other vehicles have? Anyone know where I might get some aftermarket ones (and not the chrome ones that don't go right across!) or even make my own, any suggestions appreciated.

Mar 29th, 2005, 04:26 PM	#1
cspuryear motoring along Join Date: May 2003 Location: Schaumburg, IL Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 42 Offline	How to fix tiny door-ding dents???? Hello all, Just got one of those infamous "parking-lot" dents where it looks like someone opened up their car door and the edge of it hit my mini. The dent is no bigger than a quarter, but it's killing me, and there's a scratch in the paint. Anyone have any recommendations as to the easiest way to repair it? I'm in the Chicagoland area, but I guess that doesn't really matter. Thanks in advance. ******** Insert Catchy Tagline Here ******** '04 IB/B MCS - Cold Weather/Sport/Performance Aux (iPod) Input

Mar 30th, 2005, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
retired00 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern N.C. Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 139 Offline	Try the yellow pages for one of the "paintless dent repair" guys like "Dent Wizard" or "Dent Doctor", or ask your dealer if there is a detailer specializing in that. If they've got them in my small town, you surely will. They truly can work miracles. Jim 2005 MCS

Mar 30th, 2005, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
rfibanez MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunny So Cal Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 131 Offline	I also have a new ding in my door after 2 years of being dentless motoring\|underground 2002 MC

Mar 31st, 2005, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
cspuryear motoring along Join Date: May 2003 Location: Schaumburg, IL Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 42 Offline	Looks like Dentbusters is going to be the route to go....for $75 they do the paintless dent-remover........doesn't look too bad. ******** Insert Catchy Tagline Here ******** '04 IB/B MCS - Cold Weather/Sport/Performance Aux (iPod) Input

Apr 1st, 2005, 02:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
KensCooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 92 Offline	Ding help in the future Sorry to here about your door dings. It's my worst nightmare and why I park miles away from my destinations. One possible help to prevent door dings is a magnetic bump strips. California Car Covers (www.calcarcover.com) sells one that is 25" long and 6.5" high. It's made from shock absorbant PVC. When you park you just place them on the door and walk away. I purchased some from LeatherZ that are only about 1/2" wide. They are made specifically for the MINI and look like permanent items. Hope this helps. Ken

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Apr 2nd, 2005, 04:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
btdoyle Mini Monger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 242 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KensCooper Sorry to here about your door dings. It's my worst nightmare and why I park miles away from my destinations. One possible help to prevent door dings is a magnetic bump strips. California Car Covers (www.calcarcover.com) sells one that is 25" long and 6.5" high. It's made from shock absorbant PVC. When you park you just place them on the door and walk away. I purchased some from LeatherZ that are only about 1/2" wide. They are made specifically for the MINI and look like permanent items. Hope this helps. Ken where are you finding these, i looked at both sites, calcarcovers and leatherz and couldnt find them anywhere? please give more information

Apr 2nd, 2005, 05:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
KensCooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 92 Offline	Here's a Pic! I checked where I purchased my bump guards and it's Z3 Solutions not Leather Z (sorry about that). Their website is www.z3solutions.com. I didn't see the guards I bought but they offer the same magnetic door guards that I saw from California Car Cover . I bought mine about 3 years ago, and as I said they are much thinner (about 1/2 ") and made to fit the MINI. You might inquire at Z3 Solutions if they still offer them. I've attached a picture of the guards Z3 and California Car Cover offer. You might find them from another company cheaper since they are a generic fit. Hope this helps. Ken Attached Thumbnails

Apr 3rd, 2005, 07:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
stellardude i'm the dude! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Local Time: 08:53 PM Posts: 55 Offline	I just park way the hell away from everyone to prevent dings. Dent free for 12 months now.

Apr 4th, 2005, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
lukebuzzy Motoring since 8/4/04 :) Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 553 Offline	I parked away from everyone for 8 months and i got 3 dings in my boot. I spotted the dent wizard at my local Mini dealer and he took care of them for me UK Expat - Oi Oi 2005 DS/DS MCS

Apr 6th, 2005, 05:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Binks MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 10 Offline	What about body side mouldings as so many other vehicles have? Anyone know where I might get some aftermarket ones (and not the chrome ones that don't go right across!) or even make my own, any suggestions appreciated.

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