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Old 06-27-15, 02:55 PM
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I hit the back right quarter panel when parking and I know feel like throwing up. Can anyone help me on what I should do. The inside of the panel raised up and it dented near the door. Is it possible to get the popped out or something like that?




this is the dent near the side skirt





this one is raised
Old 06-27-15, 03:28 PM
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Maybe it can be repaired with paintless dent removal. Contact a local specialist and see what they think.
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Originally Posted by ZeroG
Whoa... sorry to see that! However, there is a multitude of advice from members related to a similar situation:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...y-sad-day.html

You may find some helpful information within. Good luck! Hope you're able to get it fixed quickly and looking as good as new (or as close as possible).

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Thanks for the response. I saw this post before but I dont think mine is as serious as his case. The thing that worries me is that panel is really big and stretches across the car
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Originally Posted by elusive
Maybe it can be repaired with paintless dent removal. Contact a local specialist and see what they think.
I think that would be a good solution, but I am not sure how they would fix the inverted dent near the wheel.
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Take it to a dent repair guy or shop. It's close to the body line of the wheel well and that is where the strength of the panel is greatest. He can tell you what can be done. In my opinion I think they can fix this without body work. I've seen worse. Good luck !
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Originally Posted by Pearlrider
Take it to a dent repair guy or shop. It's close to the body line of the wheel well and that is where the strength of the panel is greatest. He can tell you what can be done. In my opinion I think they can fix this without body work. I've seen worse. Good luck !
Thanks for the advise. I think I will do that on monday and let you guys know.
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I had a dent in a previous Lexus and asked my tech guy at the dealership. They had a deal with a top flight dent removal guy, who would visit the dealership once a week. I brought the car back on that day, waited about an hour, and the dent was gone. Surely this was a well regarded craftsman, or Lexus would not have him show up every week, so your own dealership might be a good place to start for a recommendation. Also, your dent is in a pretty inconspicuous place which is not going to be undergoing extensive scrutiny after being fixed.
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Originally Posted by tfischer
I had a dent in a previous Lexus and asked my tech guy at the dealership. They had a deal with a top flight dent removal guy, who would visit the dealership once a week. I brought the car back on that day, waited about an hour, and the dent was gone. Surely this was a well regarded craftsman, or Lexus would not have him show up every week, so your own dealership might be a good place to start for a recommendation. Also, your dent is in a pretty inconspicuous place which is not going to be undergoing extensive scrutiny after being fixed.
I'll take it to the pdr on Monday. I hope and pray that they can remove it.
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Don't hope and pray. That's an awful way to go about business. Find out who the PDR techs in your area are who are highly regarded, and talk to him before you let him at the car. Talk to several if you have reservations or misgivings about the first. Hoping for a good result is a poor substitute for working to assure it.
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I was able to get it fixed completely with pdr!
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Originally Posted by ZAM
I was able to get it fixed completely with pdr!
Great news! I'm glad it worked out for you
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