Harbor Freight Pneumatic Dent Puller Test - MK5 R32

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Published 2023-03-25
We are back with ANOTHER Harbor Freight tool review - this time we picked up the pneumatic dent remover, which promises quick and easy painless dent repair.

The obvious test subject for a video like this is the MK5 VW R32, which suffered a rear end collision last summer, and still has a dented quarter panel.

Enjoy!

All Comments (21)
  • @ralexis12
    As a collision repair tech.. the rule of thumb is to always recreate the angle of the impact that caused the damage.. and reverse that process to fix it .. check all your gaps and make sure that panel didn't move .. another words focus on the entire panel and not just the dent..
  • @caigeseaver6880
    Add some heat man, small hand held torch like used for camping/cooking. Hold about 4-6 inches away and heat until hot but not scolding to touch. Add suction cup to the deepest part of the crown, or top of the dent, and one good pull at 110 PSI should do the trick.
  • @neftyortiz2390
    I’m looking for dent pullers myself thanks for trying out the product .
  • @BADD400
    I have seen from auto Body YouTubers and the see heat Area first. I have not your other videos. Just so know for something else in the future could use that pull. Good video
  • Definitely helps if you know what you're doing that thing has a handle to pull on it also and the slide hammer most of those dents you can looks like you can pull right out don't even use the side hammer was that comment in the last video correct
  • @quantumz5934
    That dent can be pushed out from the inside.... remove door panel
  • Just an FYI, and this is only based off of the one attempt to pull the dentthat you showed in your vid, you attached the rubber cup in the total wrong area to effectively pull out the dent, which is most likely also the same reason it couldn't stay attached and didn't feel like it had enough suction.
  • @iancowan3527
    Ok, I can't say because of so many cuts-ins, where your video jumps... but I didn't notice any area prep works... basic cleaning of the surface area does wonders! And both a step and a general suggestion - find yourself a pair of Shop Gloves... Mainly to prevent transferring the oil from your skin as you work, but protecting your hands when you're banging things isn't a bad idea!
  • @davidtzeng475
    Nice try. Dent has work hardened areas that need to be tapped down during the pulling process. Feel around the dent by pushing inward. The work hardened areas will be difficult to push in. Set your tool within a couple of inches of the work hardened areas and have a helper tap down on those areas while you pull. Be careful when using a heat gun. Many cars now have structural and sound deadening foam inside the sheet metal. The foam is very flammable and will smolder for hours before catching on fire. If you will not be removing the interior trim, do not use heat. Better safe than sorry.
  • @LygerTheCLaw
    can't pull a dent when the frame is holding the dent in place. not the best car to do a test on, that thing is gonna require a lot more than a dent puller.
  • You're definitely an "UM" guy. I didn't start counting until after noticing it but once I did I counted a total of 26 "UM''s" You should work on that. Also I think the pullers work better if the panel is sprayed with water first, for better adhesion. It is a total waste of time trying to pull a quarter panel dent without FIRST pulling the dent that caused the quarter panel dent. Check out my Yukon Denali And Camaro crash rebuild video I think it will help you out.
  • @lodollar23
    Nice video! From the looks of it I believe she was rear ended. Remove that plastic bumper and do an inspection. If it has been hit in the rear you'll have to tackle that to stretch it back first before you can do side panel work.
  • @azboulak8290
    Hey time is money these days. U make me loos some
  • You got to use HEAT on your Dent Bro . A blow dryer or a heat gun make a big Difference
  • @-jovoc
    Should have heated a little, spray some water for better suction and put suction cup in middle of dent.