Shred Betty Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'm seeing stuff online about dry ice cooling the metal to bring it back to shape. Or Heating it with a blow dryer then cooling it with cold carbon dioxide from a compressed air can to bring it back to shape. Have you ever attempted this yourself, and if so do you have advice? It's a small but very very visible dent in a very pricey appliance door. Full replacement will cost $300 or so. Is there a downside to trying these DIY fixes, any reason why I should be wary of just giving it a try, is there any chance I could make it any worse? Thanks! -GG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 One other option: you might call one of those windshield replacement/car dent repair companies that comes to your house and see what they have to say. Maybe they could do it for $50. I had very good success with that on a car...and they were really great, too, in telling me that they could NOT do one of the dents because it was on a part of the car that had curvy metal (it needs to be on a plane for best effect). Sorry. :0( about your fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Betty Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 One other option: you might call one of those windshield replacement/car dent repair companies that comes to your house and see what they have to say. Maybe they could do it for $50. I had very good success with that on a car...and they were really great, too, in telling me that they could NOT do one of the dents because it was on a part of the car that had curvy metal (it needs to be on a plane for best effect). Sorry. :0( about your fridge. I've spent a few hours calling around to dent repair places. No luck, they keep laughing (I imagine) when I say I need it for a fridge not a car. One place said as it's a fridge door not a car body they can get behind and pop it out from behind, it doesn't make sense. But I'll keep trying! Good idea anyhow :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevergiveup Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I guess it would depend on how it is dented--a sharp indentation (with a crease) would be difficult. If it is a general depression, you might try a suction cup device to see if it pops out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I guess it would depend on how it is dented--a sharp indentation (with a crease) would be difficult. If it is a general depression, you might try a suction cup device to see if it pops out. I like your suggestion....particularly in combination with your screen name. ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I've spent a few hours calling around to dent repair places. No luck, they keep laughing (I imagine) when I say I need it for a fridge not a car. One place said as it's a fridge door not a car body they can get behind and pop it out from behind, it doesn't make sense. But I'll keep trying! Good idea anyhow :) Well, I'm sorry I sent you on a goose chase. :0( I hope you find a good solution though. I hate dents and scratches. I know other people don't mind them...but i do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Betty Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Well, I'm sorry I sent you on a goose chase. :0( I hope you find a good solution though. I hate dents and scratches. I know other people don't mind them...but i do. Oh no you didn't at all!! Lol my appliance repair tech also had the same suggestion, call a "pdr" auto dent repair guy, I appreciated the suggestion :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Cover it with a decorative magnet. My fridge is covered in magnets :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstharr Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Really depends on where the dent is, how big, and how valuable the refrig is. Small dent/scrach-- refrig magnets. Big nasty gauge-- bondo (yes, car body bondo),, and high quality metallic paint or ( metallic film( amazon/ebay). if on the side of the refrig-- simple black or silver paint.. Not perfect, but a a casual guest in your kitchen will not notice. if very expensive refrig, and on a part that is detachable-- then look on onlline for a replacement part (manufacturer, appliance parts centers, and ebay) People make a living buying a store's damaged appliances and doctoring them up. (see craigslist and salvage outlets). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 We did the dry ice and hair dryer on our new frig that was damaged in transport (discount given though). Dents (small) mostly came out. The one that is left is covered with a magnet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I once called our tire guy about putting a patch on my Sorel boots, so I think getting laughed at someone's goes with the "never give up" territory! You probably can't make it worse, so go for it! Sent from my XT1049 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 DH is a PDR (paintless dent repair) guy. Yes, they approach the dent from the backside, not from the front. Occasionally if they have to work from the front, they do a process called glue-pulling, where they use glue attached to their tools. But that is not as effective as the other way, and I don't know that the glue process would be good for fridge door at all! No suction cups involved! ;) Carry on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Betty Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 We did the dry ice and hair dryer on our new frig that was damaged in transport (discount given though). Dents (small) mostly came out. The one that is left is covered with a magnet. I'm gonna try he hair dryer /dry ice thing. Can you tell me more, tips, or what worked best for you if you did it yourself? I've never handled dry ice. Did it leave any changes whatsoever in the finish or appearance of the metal? Getting dry ice: $30 Sent off pictures to a pdr guy, I'll hear from him later on if he thinks he can do anything. thanks for insider pdr info @Gold berry! It's a terribly reflective beautiful high cost thing. It's a tiny dent but looks awful! Ugh. DH is a magnet hater unfortunately :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I would be really careful, before thinking about taking the door of a Refrigerator apart. I've put new Gaskets on them, a couple of times, and that can be tricky. Taking the door apart could lead to problems I cannot anticipate. I think I would either live with the problem, or have someone who is an "expert" with Refrigerator doors do that. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I have some dents in my fridge and saw youtube videos about using dry ice but I was afraid to try. Let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I was in the Kitchen telling my wife about this thread and I noticed that our refrigerator has Stainless Steel doors. I opened the door for a few seconds. It looks simple to take it apart, but based on my experiences replacing Gaskets on the doors of 2 refrigerators, it may prove to be more difficult than it appears, before you take the door apart. Possibly there is a web site somewhere that shows how to take the door apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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