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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Hey guys, so long story short. I came out of the store the other day to see some piece of **** 2012 audi *insert random letter + number here* pulling away rather frantically from my car and see the exact same color dirt the audi was covered in on my quarter panel.

I run up and wipe off the dirt to only see a super small scratch..... being with my girlfriend at the time i try to keep it cool and let it go ( and refrain from playing king kong on their audi)

Now walking out of my office today and happen to be looking down the body line of my car and BAM fat 3 inch tall crease. Not very visible from anywhere but down the side.... and now of course every time i use my side mirror i see it.

Anyways.... my question happens to lie with the rear interior side panels. When removed do you gain access to the inside of the quarter panel or???

Also anyone have some insight as to how they remove??

Im so pissed i kept my cool.... instinct told me to flip **** and start taxing asses.... never deny your instinct

guess im gonna try to do some pdr....

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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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Need a picture to see just the location. Better way to tell you this way. Sorry for your mishap.
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 1JZPWRD
Need a picture to see just the location. Better way to tell you this way. Sorry for your mishap.
Its raining right now but i will try and get one, doubt i can catch it in a pic. But basically its above the line right after the door on the quarter. I was hoping maybe i can get in there through the trunk or the interior panels in the back seat

edit: Its about where the bottom of the fender starts an inch above the main line that goes down the side. maybe a 2 1/2 - 3 inch light crease. Looks like inside it lines up with where the armrest begins in the rear

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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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DIY steps for removal of rear interior.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...tml#post802171
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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That sounds like your typical bay area ca encounter
pdr should do it if the dent is not too wrinkly
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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DIY steps for removal of rear interior.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...tml#post802171
Thanks teal!! I cant seem to tell, once they remove the interior panels in the back can you reach the inner fender skin? it doesnt look like it from the pic but i cant tell for sure
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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Thanks teal!! I cant seem to tell, once they remove the interior panels in the back can you reach the inner fender skin? it doesnt look like it from the pic but i cant tell for sure
Here is another picture, when I took the rear panels down not sure if you can get to the inner fender skin.
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...er+replacement
Not sure if the trunk would give you access, but here is another DIY link.
http://www.carstereoremoval.com/htm/...40092_00CD.htm
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