Is there a way to safely remove dents?

[prozac]

I have a small dent in one of my SBs I'd like to try and repair. I found the thread on how to remove the innards, but not on how to remove dents. any help is appreciated.

 

[apsmith21]

Will try to do some before and after pics, Never upoaded any photos on this site yet, not sure where to begin but will give it a go

Just PM me when you're ready and I'll step you through it

 

[terry44]

Just PM me when you're ready and I'll step you through it

Will do, Thanks fo rthe help

 

[Blu-devil]

Excellent guys. Good luck.

 

[terry44]

Did not have any luck, tried a few different pencils, But just because it did not work for me does not mean other people will have luck, Maybe depends on the kind of ding you have?

 

[apsmith21]

Did not have any luck, tried a few different pencils, But just because it did not work for me does not mean other people will have luck, Maybe depends on the kind of ding you have?

I've also had success using a hard surface, like a table. Then I place a very soft cloth in between the steelbook & table.

After removing the plastic / inside trays, I take a hard plastic spoon and gently press the spoon down on the inside of the steelbook to flatten out the defect.

It's not 100%, but it has made them less noticeable in the past.

 

[terry44]

This is before but cannot tell any difference with the after photo so did not upload it

 

[terry44]

Yeah tried the spoon trick but this dint is going nowhere, seems quite happy just sitting in the middle of my memento steelbook lol

 

[Bassaholic]

Can this be repaired? If so, how do you do it?

 

[denizen]

Wondered this myself. If they can repair your car, technically they can fix your steelies right? An untouched business?

 

[vega2k]

Can this be repaired? If so, how do you do it?

Although I have not tried it, I've heard using the round part of a spoon and pressing or rolling it from the inside works in some cases. Good luck.

 

[Bassaholic]

Although I have not tried it, I've heard using the round part of a spoon and pressing or rolling it from the inside works in some cases. Good luck.

Will try that. Nice to see you over here too.

 

[vega2k]

Will try that. Nice to see you over here too.

You too, thanks.
I am seeing a lot of similar names over here. I had thought about joining for a long time, but when the other forum dropped Tapatalk, it was a no-brainer. Since then though, they're back on, but I am glad to be part of two great forums.

 

[Kuzco]

Although I have not tried it, I've heard using the round part of a spoon and pressing or rolling it from the inside works in some cases. Good luck.

Personaly in this cases i prefer to use the handle of a screwdriver (a rounded model) like this one:

because a spoon is in metal while the screwdriver is made of plastic which is more malleable...
This kind of dent is easily fixable while the ones on borders or corners are quite impossible to fix...

 

[kryptonite]

Although I have not tried it, I've heard using the round part of a spoon and pressing or rolling it from the inside works in some cases. Good luck.

I have tried that countless times on minor dents. Just remove the plastic inner tray using an old credit card to pry it loose.

 

[Bassaholic]

I have tried that countless times on minor dents. Just remove the plastic inner tray using an old credit card to pry it loose.

How do you remove the plastic tray? I'm not having any luck.

 

[Sigill]

How do you remove the plastic tray? I'm not having any luck.

This thread here shows you how to do it.

 

[JCC]

Removing Minor Dents And Fine Creases From Steelbooks™

If you receive Steelbooks™ with small dents and fine creases (such as under the Francais Incluis sticker on WB) you may wanna do what I do.
1) Remove the damaged panel (I'm assuming you already know how to do this. PM Me if you don't)
2) Using a soft lead pencil,GENTLY rub along the dent/ crease line with the leaded end. Check to make sure that you are not pressing too hard. Rub until dent disappears.
3) Wipe any lead away with soft lens cloth.
4) Replace panel.

Do NOT use hard lead pencils, Biro Pens or plastic to press out dents. Soft lead with crumble as opposed to scratch.
I have done this to ALL my dented or creased Steelbooks™ and I can honestly say that it has made them either look immaculate or at the very least improved it.

PM me if you have any questions/ suggestions. Maybe you know of an alternative for removing dents/ creases. I know EVERYONE here will be very interested to hear from you.

Steve

I read this and it doesnt make sense in my head...how does gently rubbing a dent in aluminum with a lead pencil fix anything? I'm not trying to be contrary, I'm just trying to find something that actually removes dents.

 

[Sigill]

I read this and it doesnt make sense in my head...how does gently rubbing a dent in aluminum with a lead pencil fix anything? I'm not trying to be contrary, I'm just trying to find something that actually removes dents.

Steelbooks are actually made out of metal and not aluminium. The soft pencil allows you to push hard on the dented area without damaging it further. A wooden spoon can also be used.

 

[JCC]

Steelbooks are actually made out of metal and not aluminium. The soft pencil allows you to push hard on the dented area without damaging it further. A wooden spoon can also be used.

I think the "gently" threw me off. Thanks for the reply. I'll try a wooden spoon. Quite excited to see how effective it is!

 

[thewoe]

I found removing the plastic inner, then pushing on the dent very gently with a flat headed screw drivers works for alot of dents.