Roof Dent Repair - Toyota Yaris Forums

bairjo · 07-21-2011, 10:44 AM

I have a few small dents in the roof of my 2010 hatchback. I tried the section cup style dent puller but was to big for smaller dents. I would like to drop the interior fabric down enough for me to push the darn things back out with my fingers. They are not real sharp dents so it should work. My question is , has anyone dropped the interior roof fabric down enough to expose the outer roof skin? How did you do it without damaging it and also, is there an issue with the side curtain air bag systems?

CTScott · 07-21-2011, 10:56 AM

Pulling the headliner that far is a bit of a hassle. If you look at the "interior" section of the service manual (which is posted in the DIY section) you'll see the instructions. You would probably be better off using one of the dent removal systems that involves the use of heat and cold to pop them.

bairjo · 07-23-2011, 12:48 PM

Okay thanks for that info. I will look that process up. I'll follow-up on this thread with whatever i end up doing....if anything.

henry98 · 07-25-2011, 03:27 AM

Take paintless dent repair service for this dent.

bairjo · 07-28-2011, 06:00 PM

Well I tried the hot air and cold air process using a hair dryer and canned air for keyboard cleaning. It didn't work...even video taped it. I managed to pull down fabric of the roof enough to expose the dents from the underside. I used a very sturdy slat of wood to try to work the dent out but the wood was wearing down on the edges. I plan to go purchase some steel round stalk about 1/4" in diam. or less and put a 90 degree bend on the end. I think this will work on pushing out the dents. If it does, just for sheets and giggles, i will post the video of pulling down the fabric and working the dents out.
If not, i can live with it....kinda.

07-21-2011, 10:44 AM	#1
bairjo Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 603	Roof Dent Repair I have a few small dents in the roof of my 2010 hatchback. I tried the section cup style dent puller but was to big for smaller dents. I would like to drop the interior fabric down enough for me to push the darn things back out with my fingers. They are not real sharp dents so it should work. My question is , has anyone dropped the interior roof fabric down enough to expose the outer roof skin? How did you do it without damaging it and also, is there an issue with the side curtain air bag systems?

07-21-2011, 10:56 AM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Pulling the headliner that far is a bit of a hassle. If you look at the "interior" section of the service manual (which is posted in the DIY section) you'll see the instructions. You would probably be better off using one of the dent removal systems that involves the use of heat and cold to pop them. __________________

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07-23-2011, 12:48 PM	#3
bairjo Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 603	Okay thanks for that info. I will look that process up. I'll follow-up on this thread with whatever i end up doing....if anything.

07-25-2011, 03:27 AM	#4
henry98 Drives: toyota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: usa Posts: 32	Take paintless dent repair service for this dent.

07-28-2011, 06:00 PM	#5
bairjo Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 603	Well I tried the hot air and cold air process using a hair dryer and canned air for keyboard cleaning. It didn't work...even video taped it. I managed to pull down fabric of the roof enough to expose the dents from the underside. I used a very sturdy slat of wood to try to work the dent out but the wood was wearing down on the edges. I plan to go purchase some steel round stalk about 1/4" in diam. or less and put a 90 degree bend on the end. I think this will work on pushing out the dents. If it does, just for sheets and giggles, i will post the video of pulling down the fabric and working the dents out. If not, i can live with it....kinda.