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PostPosted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:23 pm    Post subject: Minor Cosmetic Dents
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Have just purchased a 4 year old caravan which is in first class condition but has a few minor dents/scratches to caravan body.
Has anyone had any repairs carried out to remove small indents?
Or is it even possible ?
I have had similar scratches and dents removed from car body without need for resprays etc.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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It all depends how deep they are, the difference between a car and caravan is the door cards/panels can be removed for repair on a car but it is much harder on a Caravan/Motor home as the walls are insulated and finished off in what ever finish the manufacture uses, so they tend to fill the hole/dent and re-spray

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I also have a few minor dents and scrathes. Just think that this seems to be the norm on an older Caravan. A bit out touchup may be needed on at least one of my scratches though.

The good think about a lot of car repairs is that they sometimes drill a small hole then pull the dent out and fill it. To me I would rather not on a Caravan as the thought of a possible leak is far more worrying than with a car.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:18 pm    Post subject: Minor Cosmetic Dents
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Maybe not a real problem, just cosmetic.
This was our very first purchase, having spent ages looking, but found that most vans had small dents and knocks.
I'll just have to be very careful with the awning poles....!!
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Yes, I agree. I have caused a dent in our caravan with an awning pole.

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