So I now have a 91 RB1 frame with a small dent in the top tube. Doing some bikeforum research it seems like there are several different ways people fix dents like this:

1) have top tube replaced by frame builder and repaint
2) use cut out blocks that roll out the dent. Usually requires a repaint of the area
3) fill tube with water, freeze

What I haven't seen is someone try the paintless dent removal tools they use on cars. I am talking about the ones that use hot glue to attach a tool to the dent and then pull it out.

Here is the 12 dollar harbor freight version:

http://www.harborfreight.com/crossba...kit-66957.html

here is a demonstration video showing a more expensive version

It seems like this might work. You would need a small tool. And some way to pull on it without hurting the tube. But other than that-- why not?

Yet I didn't see where people were doing this.

Thanks