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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 07:27 AM
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I typically don't park close to a business, most of the time in the back of the parking lot. Of course one of the few times I park close I get this beauty. Are there any non-paint/fill methods that would get this little ding out?


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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 07:47 AM
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To add - I don't think it's worth the trouble if it involves any fixes involving paint. I could live with it, but if there is an easier method I'll give it a try. Dings were always annoying on my previous cars but I never attempted to get them fixed.
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That looks fixable via PDR. Should be less than $200 for a dent like that, I'd say. I had a similar dent happen (in a Barnes and Noble parking lot, where I was parked for only 15 minutes!), and it was painful. Mine couldn't be perfectly fixed via PDR due to it being right on the body line, but I think yours can.
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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by PatrixUSA
That really sucks... sorry to see. Paintless Dent Repair could be an option, since there looks to be no paint damage. Look up places that do PDR in your area and take to them to have them assess. People can suck sometimes.

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Thanks I will take a look at PDR
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Originally Posted by arentz07
That looks fixable via PDR. Should be less than $200 for a dent like that, I'd say. I had a similar dent happen (in a Barnes and Noble parking lot, where I was parked for only 15 minutes!), and it was painful. Mine couldn't be perfectly fixed via PDR due to it being right on the body line, but I think yours can.
$200! Sounds more involved than using a suction cup
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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by PatrixUSA
Yeah, your repair may involve accessing the inside of the dent as well (as some PDR does) - by removing the door panel so they can "push" from the inside. If motivated to fix, your best bet is to take it somewhere that does PDR and have them assess and quote.
keep in mind that there are tons of PDR shops around, so make sure to get quotes from highly-reputed ones.
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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 11:52 AM
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Thanks everyone. Found a highly rated one nearby. Will be reaching out soon and will followup on my results!
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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 04:46 PM
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That dent looks like it has a decent crease, so pulling it may not have the best result. My guess is that most (if not all) PDR guys are gonna want to remove it from the backside. I just hope that it doesn't require drilling any holes.
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