Hey guys,
I have a dent in my fender that I'm trying to get out. Can anyone give me any hints of what I can do myself to get it out without having to go to a shop? I tried putting a screwdriver on the back to pop it out, no go.
Any ideas will be welcomed!
I have a dent in my fender that I'm trying to get out. Can anyone give me any hints of what I can do myself to get it out without having to go to a shop? I tried putting a screwdriver on the back to pop it out, no go.
Any ideas will be welcomed!
Lexus Champion
Since its already Fd up..and you dont want to take it to get it properly fixed.. You can use ur Leg, a hammer, torch, 2x4 pretty much anything
Lexus Test Driver
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As bad as that looks, you should just replace it...Originally Posted by ****-adkt
Since its already Fd up..and you dont want to take it to get it properly fixed.. You can use ur Leg, a hammer, torch, 2x4 pretty much anything
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that's what I was thinking. I just don't feel like painting a new one. Although, I am painting my bumper so I can do it at the same time anyhow.Originally Posted by NorthStyle
As bad as that looks, you should just replace it...
Lexus Test Driver
im sorry to be the bearer of bad news but u using the screwdriver messed it up 10x more..i can see like 30 little mini stab dents from the screwdriver you tried to use.
Lead Lap
lol what made you use a screwdriver instead of a round tip hammer and a block of wood that's wrapped in a hot towel??
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Agreed! A paintless dent repair guy could have easily fixed it for $100. I've had then fix worse. Now, it's replacement time. Those little reverse dimples will wear through with a grinder, so the body shop can't use that, and the metal is now stretched and can't be "shrunk" back! that's a double Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
im sorry to be the bearer of bad news but u using the screwdriver messed it up 10x more..i can see like 30 little mini stab dents from the screwdriver you tried to use.
That fender is toast, look for Aliga on here for a replacement.. or cop one off ebay for $125 if you can't pay the OEM price.
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Have you ever seen the back of the fender? It has bracing on the back side which makes it hard to do that.Originally Posted by YxUxMADDDD
lol what made you use a screwdriver instead of a round tip hammer and a block of wood that's wrapped in a hot towel??
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Yeah I know. I was in a bad mood when I made the attempt. Welcome to life, live and learn.Originally Posted by rj4510
Agreed! A paintless dent repair guy could have easily fixed it for $100. I've had then fix worse. Now, it's replacement time. Those little reverse dimples will wear through with a grinder, so the body shop can't use that, and the metal is now stretched and can't be "shrunk" back! that's a double
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I've been looking around. I found one for close to what you're saying, Rockauto was around that price.Originally Posted by eskaeone
That fender is toast, look for Aliga on here for a replacement.. or cop one off ebay for $125 if you can't pay the OEM price.
Like I said Aliga is the man to ask for parts. but that is up to you. there's another guy on CL too that has partouts, but I can't recall his name.
I've been looking around. I found one for close to what you're saying, Rockauto was around that price.[/QUOTE]
I've been looking around. I found one for close to what you're saying, Rockauto was around that price.[/QUOTE]
Lexus Test Driver
O.P. I think you should remove "show car" from your sig if you're that hesitant to repair your fender the right way.