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Old May 12, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Well I got my first dent, not sure how. I remember a few weeks ago something flew up from a truck in front of me and thought it hit my car - that must have been it.

Anyways, I would like to know the best options to take care of this. I would say the dent itself is very small but there is a small cut in the paint, probably 1/4 inch long. My biggest concern isn't the dent ; it's that my Lexus is a lease and when I return it I do not want to get screwed.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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you should have a certain amt of wear and tear "or" up to some much in damage they will allow? I dont recall and I know with Acura I could have and would have turned in that way. They will fix it for next to nothing. I suggest Dent Busters. If you are out in the burbs I think on Monday they are at McGrath and I am 99% sure the guys name is Gus. Take a pic of it and post.

Gytis123 also may be someone that can help you and he is a member on here. He is VERY good with paint and body work
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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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Cool - I will get pic posted soon. I did buy the paint protection package with my car so I figured worst case I will use that.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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That suck's
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Old May 14, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Have any of you guys used the dealer touch up paint before? How good is it? This mark is small enought that I would think it could be fixed easily.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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^ I have and it works if you have a slow steady hand you can do it. It can always come off also. Take it to the back of the dealer and ask one of the detail/porters to help you out and toss them a few dollars they will help and are usually very good at it.
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Old May 24, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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try some dr.colorchip.... and maybe... dry ice??
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