Had to pick between a stud welder or a glue pull kit for a hail damage job

I do mostly paint work but took on a 2020 Honda Civic with roof hail damage last month. Got quotes for a stud welder rental at $150 a day versus a $220 glue pull kit from the tool truck. I went with the glue pull kit because I figured less risk of burning through the thin metal. Took me about 4 hours over two days to pull about 40 dents, but I missed a few that still need bondo. The glue was a mess to clean up though. Has anyone else had better luck with one method over the other for smaller dents?

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brooke_walker4d ago

Oh man, the glue pull kit struggle is real. Tried one on a Silverado hood last year and felt like I was peeling off a second layer of skin along with the glue, haha. I think the stud welder is a lifesaver if you've got the touch for it, but I still stick with glue for those real shallow dings to avoid any burn through nightmares.

jake_chen16h ago

Tell me about it, my last glue pull left more marks on my face than the car.