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		<title>Paintless Dent Removal with Central Florida Dent Repair 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paintless Dent Repair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paintless dent removal done by Brice Kelly of Central Florida Dent Repair. The majority of the dent could have been released through the use of a puller and then massaged out, but instead was pushed out like most people would try and attempt to do. This usually results in further damage to the panel, but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Paintless <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dent" >dent</a> removal done by Brice Kelly of Central Florida Dent Repair. The majority of the dent could have been released through the use of a puller and then massaged out, but instead was pushed out like most people would try and attempt to do. This usually results in further damage to the panel, but makes for a great demonstration of the extreme possibilities of <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/what-is-pdr.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="PDR" >PDR</a>. DON&#8217;T TRY THIS AT HOME!!!!</div>
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		<title>POPS-A-DENT www.e-darila.si</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sami popravite avto poškodovan od toče.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Sami popravite avto poškodovan od toče.</p>
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		<title>Electro-Metro Update: Dent Repair</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paintless Dent Repair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simple dent removal from a 1996 Geo Metro being converted to an electric car.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Simple <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dent" >dent</a> removal from a 1996 Geo Metro being converted to an electric car.</p>
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		<title>Can dents be removed from a Pontiac Solstice with one of the pop a dent tools?  Works on fiberglass or metal?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My car was kicked in a parking lot and has a big shoe sized dent above the passenger rear tire.  I have seen ads on TV for fixing dents yourself vs calling the insurance and paying big bucks.  Do those things work?  Do they work on new cars or just on my [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My car was kicked in a parking lot and has a big shoe sized <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dent" >dent</a> above the passenger rear tire.  I have seen ads on TV for fixing <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dents" >dents</a> yourself vs calling the insurance and paying big bucks.  Do those things work?  Do they work on new cars or just on my old one that was metal?  Think the panel is a composite of some kind&#8230;not metal (but unsure).  Thank you all in advance.</p>
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		<title>Paintless Dent Removal: Find the Right Specialist for the Job!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paintless Dent Repair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are in need of getting some ding and dents removed from your car, you are not alone. Many on the road today are facing that same problem. Either they were in an accident, got a ding in a parking lot or had a bad storm that caused damage to their vehicle. Regardless, they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://thm-a01.yimg.com/nimage/578e8e9cd01cc0c6" alt="image" title="GIBOCAR03 jpg" align="left" style="margin: 0 5px 5px 0" />If you are in need of getting some ding and <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dent" >dent</a>s removed from your car, you are not alone. Many on the road today are facing that same problem. Either they were in an accident, got a ding in a parking lot or had a bad storm that caused damage to their vehicle. Regardless, they vehicle is not looking its best due to <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dents" >dents</a> and dings. However, there is a simple solution to the problem. You can get paintless dent removal for your car. It is quick and usually not too expensive!</p>
<p>Paintless dent removal is where a specialist removes dents and dings from your car without having to repaint your car at all. They use special techniques and processes to accomplish this. They massage the dent out from the inside and produce a product that looks as though no damage was ever done. There are no fillers or paint used which means you keep the original finish on your car. Usually this process can be completed in less than two hours if you find a qualified professional. Another good thing is that it typically costs about 1/3 less than having to replace a panel on your vehicle. Paintless dent removal is a great option that we can now take advantage of to get our vehicles looking the way we want!</p>
<p>So, how do you choose a specialist to get your car looking great? First of all you need to start by finding an auto reconditioning shop that has established a good name for itself. You can start by simply asking around if anyone has had similar work done before anywhere. Once you have some places in mind you need to consider a few things before deciding what specialist is right for you. You need a shop that has produced quality products. Usually they will have qualified specialist for your paintless dent removal needs. If you have not already seen their work you should ask to see a sample of what they can do and how well. You should do your own research. Use the internet and talk to people you know about the auto reconditioning shop you are considering using. If you get negative responses you may want to look for a different auto reconditioning shop. You should also find a shop that guarantees their work at no cost to you. In some cases if they are unable to remove your dents with <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/what-is-pdr.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="PDR" >PDR</a>, then they will give you credit toward further repairs that will be needed to fix the problem. Once you have checked to see that you will get quality results from them, you will want to find out the price you will pay and a time frame for completion. Then you should be on your way to getting your car back to tip top shape!</p>
<p>If you car has a few dents and dings what are you waiting for? Get paintless dent removal at a fraction of the time and cost of replacement. Your car can look great in no time!</p></div>
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		<title>Is maaco good the deep scratchs and dent repairs???</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2010 06:24:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paintless Dent Repair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I used maaco years ago to get my entire car painted (another color) they did a B job, but I was wondering how are the with matching colors so they can fix a dent or scratchs. What is your experience.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I used maaco years ago to get my entire car painted (another color) they did a B job, but I was wondering how are the with matching colors so they can fix a <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dent" >dent</a> or scratchs. What is your experience.</p>
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		<title>PDR 60 Paintless Dent Repair Removal Auto Body Tool Set 714-742-0520</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 22:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Selling A Used Car</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 03:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paintless Dent Repair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When preparing your used car for sale via an online auto classifieds website.Its very important to inspect the vehicle prior to placing it within your auto ads, check for any rust or damage. ie, scratches to the bodywork, any dents, or faded body-work. If you find any you may even look to getting them fixed, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://thm-a01.yimg.com/nimage/d82989fdc161b3fe" alt="image" title="MK Auto Dent flyer" align="left" style="margin: 0 5px 5px 0" />When preparing your used car for sale via an online auto classifieds website.Its very important to inspect the vehicle prior to placing it within your auto ads, check for any rust or damage. ie, scratches to the bodywork, any <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dent" >dent</a>s, or faded body-work. If you find any you may even look to getting them fixed, it would give you an overall better chance of selling your used car. As online there are many auto classifieds sites with many autos for sale within them. With the recent down turn globally of the car market, used car prices have fallen dramatically. So its only right you try and make the most from your used vehicles.<br />
Sounds simple but clean the inside before you take your photo or video of the vehicle, as i say sounds simple but i have seen many that do not. And if the seller cannot even find there way to clean the interior, it shows laziness and will put customers off buying. Make sure the ashtrays are emptied, and the side panels of the doors( we all like to stick toffee wrappers there) but clean them. When a potential customer comes to see the vehicle, they open the door to sit in it for the first time, and is met by a mountain of wrappers and general junk is very off putting. So for the interior the more clean the better. Get a `magic tree` inside to make it smell nice and clean. Wipe everything over including the peddles, and dashboard, inside of doors ect.<br />
Now for the exterior, as i said before check all around looking for any damage. Looking for rust and <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dents" >dents</a> or scratches, if you find any you can fix yourself or possibly you need to pay someone to do it for you.But to get the best used car prices it will need repairing, the more you fix and the better condition it is. The more advantageous your vehicle will be to others, and the speed of your sale will increase. Included within the exterior check should be the wheels and wheel arches, wheel arches are know for rust. So have a good check, have a feel under the wheel arches if you find any rust repair it. The wheels should have a minimum depth of( ). And you do not want to be selling an illegal car to someone. Also the tire walls need inspecting for any misshape, or bulging areas which would indicate you need to replace them.<br />
Overall if your used car need attention that you cannot afford, then show this in the price and let the customer know. There are many buyers of online auto classifieds that are looking for a vehicle that needs some attention so be truthful. Now your ready to upload all your vehicle details to the Internet, theres many free online classifieds to chose from to place your auto ads.</div>
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		<title>How should I go about fixing this dent/ going through insurance?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 09:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paintless Dent Repair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was backing out of my drive way the other day and ran into a friends car&#8230;
 My car (98&#8242; Volvo S70) &#8211;  Drivers side passenger door is dented. Its not a very deep dent at all but the area is big. The only paint chipped was less than a dime size so not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was backing out of my drive way the other day and ran into a friends car&#8230;<br />
 My car (98&#8242; Volvo S70) &#8211;  Drivers side passenger door is <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dent" >dent</a>ed. Its not a very deep dent at all but the area is big. The only paint chipped was less than a dime size so not a big deal. Also little to no scratches so not a problem.<br />
Friends Car (98&#8242; Low end Lexus) &#8211; No dent but bumper and part of body a little above bumper heavily scratched and good deal of paint loss.</p>
<p>My friends Dad wants to get their car fixed. I want to get my dent fixed as well. Should I go through insurance with a $500 deductible? I&#8217;m also a 21 year old guy who has had speeding tickets and went through insurance to get a previous car fixed about 4 years ago. If I don&#8217;t go through insurance does my dnet sound like I could fix it myself with a dent puller (suction cup method) or would I still have to bring it in somehwhere?<br />
Well I paid for my speeding tickets myself. Also I know I won&#8217;t get dropped because my insurance agent is my uncle. I&#8217;m just curious if it would be worth it w/ my deductible and with my rates that could go up.</p>
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		<title>How To Be Honest In Business And Still Have Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:17:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where do I begin? It seems like more and more you hear people say today that “in order to really succeed in business, you have to lie. That couldn’t be any further from the truth. People lie for all kinds of reasons. Let’s look at some of them.  People lie because they are insecure [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://thm-a03.yimg.com/nimage/c9899b1f93fc3eec" alt="image" title="scan0006 jpg" align="left" style="margin: 0 5px 5px 0" />Where do I begin? It seems like more and more you hear people say today that “in order to really succeed in business, you have to lie. That couldn’t be any further from the truth. People lie for all kinds of reasons. Let’s look at some of them.  People lie because they are insecure People lie because they are hiding something People lie because they are greedy and selfish People lie out of fear People lie because it’s “easy to lie” People lie because that’s what they have always been taught to do.  Lying and dishonesty in business destroys all of that. Honesty, integrity, reputation and character. If people cant’s truth you, they will not do business with you. Being honest in business is not only a good thing but it is the right thing. Whether you have a business online or offline, dishonesty will always come back and bite you later. (…and not in a good way either.) Let’s face it. Whether you like it or not, when you are in business, one of the greatest aspects of your business is your customers. Without them, you don’t have a business, you have a hobby. Customers are the “life blood” of any business. With that comes the responsibility of taking care of them. Taking care of them you say? Oh yes, taking care of your customers is critical to whether your business grows and prospers, or fails and disappears into oblivion. One the easiest ways of securing that, is being honest with them So how do you be honest? Quite simply, tell the truth, ALL THE TIME. When you do that, you begin to start develop trust. Trust (especially on the internet) is very important. Trust is the foundation and one of the building blocks of building a “relationship” with your customer base. You see, when you start building relationships, you will have what we all strive for in business, and that is the “customer for life.” Establishing a good and solid relationship with your customers will almost guarantee that they will go out and tell all their friends that they need to shop and spend their money with you and not one of your competitors. Go so far as to tell the truth even when you mess up (no matter how bad.) Your customers will appreciate the fact that you were honest enough to admit your mistake. That speaks volumes to them. If you make a mistake whether it is on pricing or maybe delivery, always make concessions for it. Go the extra mile and give them something tangible besides the normal “sorry about that.” That leads into something else. It’s called Integrity. Having integrity in your business is “kin” to being honest. When you say you are going to deliver something by a certain date or time, then do that. Make that a priority and do it for the right reasons. Some people use this “integrity” angle as a way of promoting a false front to their customers for the sole reason of deceiving them into thinking they are genuinely a “nice person”….(so they will spend more money.) Make having integrity part of your life and have it for real so that when people see you, they will believe it. Another aspect of this is consistency. If you are not consistent, and only “wishy washy” at best, your reputation as a merchant will go right out the window. That is another very important thing you want to maintain in your business and that is your reputation. Your word should be your bond. Your word hangs right up there with your name…which if you are branding yourself…you will find very necessary to your success as well. It shows people you are a person of great character. Some people say, “I only ticked off one customer…what do I care.” They say things like “ that won’t even put a <a href="http://dentmasters.biz/dent.htm"target="_self"rel="external"title="Dent" >dent</a> in MY business.” Oh really? Let’s look at this a little deeper shall we. When you upset ONE customer, not only have you damaged and probably lost that customer for life, but you have lost every potential customer (or prospect) in the future that person may talk to or know. What if they are a very influential person in the community? I think everyone in business knows that “word of mouth advertising is the best advertising in the world.” Who that person talks to could have very damaging effect on not only your business and its reputation but could also spill over into your personal life. What if (when you are not working) and someone sees you at the grocery store? They may think “hey, that’s the guy (or lady) that ripped off Joe (or Sue) you want to stay far away from them. There are so many other aspects of this that could be dealt with but I hope you get the drift. If you start out by being honest and maintain that level of character, your business will only grow and spread like a wildfire in a strong wind. You will eventually have so much business you won’t know what to do. If you’ve started out dishonest, then start changing right now. It may take time to rebuild your reputation, but over time, people will warm up to you. On the other hand, if you are dishonest, greedy, deceitful, unlikable, impatient, and just a “jerk”, and you maintain THAT level of character, the principle will work in the opposite way (just as well.) You will be sitting around all day begging to see one sale or one customer walk in your door and eventually that won’t even last and you’ll finding yourself “out of business” and looking for a job working for someone else. Probably, someone that will treat you, as “nice” as you treated others. You know the old saying, “what goes around, comes around.”</div>
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