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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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I sent pics to the dent repair service and they said they could possibly get it about 70% out but not 100% due to the crease. I did some searching and found that the rear panels are welded on so removal for dent removal is not possible I guess. Anyone with prior experience in this? Thanks


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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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do i see a paint crack?
if so, they might be able to improve the dent but the crack is another story...
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by wanabe,Mar 2 2009, 12:09 AM
do i see a paint crack?
if so, they might be able to improve the dent but the crack is another story...
Ya there is a piece of paint missing on the edge of the door. I will use some Duplicolor touch up on that. If I am even going to mess with this thing I want to get it out. If it is only going to be an "improvement" there is really no big deal. Thanks
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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Just like you heard, ccajun4real, I've heard the same that if the dent is on/near a panel fold, they cant remove it completely. That being said, a paintless dent removal guy can probably get some of it out without removing the panel. Best to call a mobile one and see what they can do.

The downside is that it might cause more paint to flake off.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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Ya if the paint peels I guess I would have to have it repainted then. I guess I should weigh how much it bugs me which is ALOT!
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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Can I get behind the dent by removing the wheel liner?
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Any experienced body man should be able to do this for you for under $200.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by redfarsi,Mar 3 2009, 05:27 PM
Any experienced body man should be able to do this for you for under $200.
If it can be fixed for $200 or less I would be VERY happy. Do you mean a dentless guy or a full fill, prep and paint? Thanks
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