Thanks for everyone that took the time to look. The dent is dead center about an inch and a half up from the crease. (Body Line)

Everyone be careful while gasing up, because this is annoying.

Sandman-Everything seems to line up inside. I might not be the best to ask. With the DVD override dash is not factory intact.

 

nothing on mine yl...sorry to hear this

 

Thanks Rock. It is a minor point and I won't let it bother me too much - but I have to say that my eyes are drawn to this everytime I look at it. I keep pushing on the high spots to see if I can make it flush (or at least consistent). I'm very surprised that Lexus has let the cars ship like this - I'd expect this on a 1992 Chevy but not on a Lexus! In my situation the differences are quite noticable. But the point you make about squeeks and rattles is a good one. I'm always afraid to allow any work on the dash because it never seems to go back together right. And if there is one nit that drives me bonkers it is squeeks and rattles. I think that I have been cursed with ultra-sensitive hearing! So I'd rather have the plastic misalighment than rattles.

Hope your training was a good one. Please share all of the good stuff with us!

Best Regards,
Sandman

 

I've decided I am the only one.

Note: Be careful with the filler door. I am not sure how this happened but it is an eye soar.

I will try to post a picture if I can get one.

 

If the damage or dent can be repaired then the dealer will know how. I wasn't in the store today to check into it. Fuel Filler doors get their share of abuse. My Mom's ES300 is doorless right now as she ripped it off absent mindedly at the pump while chatting one day. A new door is ordered and it must be painted to match. Since the dent you describe is on a crease then it probably will need replacing. If there is any doubt that the car was delivered that way you want to make your problem heard and the Dealer has latitude to help you. Be concerned but not hysterical if you can help it. Smile. Since the door is replaceable it is better that it is dented and not a quarter panel. Little dings can be removed or improved by special tools and it is like magic to watch a pro at work on them. Dings on creases are the most difficult and places where the tool cannot get access behind. Keep us informed on your progress.

Rock

 

Rockville-Thanks for the info. It is above the crease and I think a paintless dent removal might work.

Keep you eye out for others. I am convinced the fuel cap in an exact position and closing the fuel door too hard is reason for the convex dent.

I will try to post pictures when it stops raining.