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Shims · 11-15-2015, 10:40 PM

Theres a small dent from a rock chip near the gas cap on the rear quarter panel.

Would this be DIY-able or is the rear quarter panel too hard to access for this kind of dent? I'm getting the car detailed, paint restored and opti-coated soon so I want to fix up the paint as much as possible.

It bends the light and is pretty noticeable. I got quoted $120-200 to fix it from a paintless dent repairer.

Leonardo · 11-15-2015, 10:49 PM

If the dentless process works, it's a deal. You can't traditional fix and paint for even close to that. Good luck. I know, my friend has an auto shop. He probably would charge at least 500$ to paint it.

In before totaled. Lol.

Kevinmp7 · 11-15-2015, 11:11 PM

Take a loss on this one. That dent is going to throw off the weight distribution.

ottoyu34 · 11-15-2015, 11:21 PM

That's quite small. Usually $100 at most for PDR around my area.

WhiteFRS69 · 11-16-2015, 09:17 AM

ehh save the Money...
i can barely even see it in the photos..

weederr33 · 11-16-2015, 09:34 AM

Jfheisenberg · 11-16-2015, 11:41 AM

I see it... I got the same dent on the right panel, a week after i got the car (likely from some asshole with a suv). Its so tiny that people cant notice it, but it know its there.. and i decided to just leave it. You seem to be in the same boat as me. Save your money for mods or to pay the loan is you have one.

stevesnj · 11-16-2015, 11:45 AM

can you feel it from the other side or is it not accessible?

brandonblt2 · 11-16-2015, 12:54 PM

Just get some one to use a PDR (paintless dent repair) they usually charge 80 to 100 per panel and they can get them out in about 20 minutes.

R42o · 11-16-2015, 05:52 PM

I would definitely not try to DIY if it was me. I had a similar dent above the front wheel well on my car. I spent about $100 for the paint less dent repair and the guy did a great job. Couldn't even notice it afterwards.

If you can't live with it being there, have a professional do it. I'd recommend checking out reviews for whoever you decide to have it done.

xcooperx · 11-16-2015, 10:51 PM

Pdr, $85-$100

humfrz · 11-17-2015, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shims

Theres a small dent from a rock chip near the gas cap on the rear quarter panel.

I got quoted $120-200 to fix it from a paintless dent repairer.

Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.

However, if it bugs you, you should be able to find a PDR person to tap it out for less than $100.

humfrz

Turbo95eg6 · 11-17-2015, 01:18 AM

That'll come out, but I'm gonna say they'll have to drill into a panel for that. Pulling it with glue might be an option, depends on how experienced the specialist is. I just pulled one above the gas cap and the guy was able to access it through the trunk.

stevesnj · 11-17-2015, 11:31 AM

I removed a bunch of these with a heat gun and canned air.

[ame="http://youtu.be/uWVa2OWJaSc"]https://youtu.be/uWVa2OWJaSc[/ame]

11-15-2015, 10:40 PM	#1
Shims Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: GTS86 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 19 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How would I go about fixing this dent? Theres a small dent from a rock chip near the gas cap on the rear quarter panel. Would this be DIY-able or is the rear quarter panel too hard to access for this kind of dent? I'm getting the car detailed, paint restored and opti-coated soon so I want to fix up the paint as much as possible. It bends the light and is pretty noticeable. I got quoted $120-200 to fix it from a paintless dent repairer.

11-15-2015, 11:11 PM	#3
Kevinmp7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Raven Scion FR-S Monogram Seri Location: Santa Paula, California Posts: 143 Thanks: 10 Thanked 44 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Take a loss on this one. That dent is going to throw off the weight distribution. __________________ 2014 Scion FR-S Monogram}{1990 Mazda Miata Turbo}{2014 Honda CBR600RR

11-15-2015, 11:21 PM	#4
ottoyu34 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: Mazda3 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 126 Thanks: 47 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's quite small. Usually $100 at most for PDR around my area. __________________

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11-16-2015, 11:45 AM	#8
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11-15-2015, 10:49 PM	#2
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11-16-2015, 09:17 AM	#5
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	ehh save the Money... i can barely even see it in the photos..

11-16-2015, 11:41 AM	#7
Jfheisenberg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series Blue WRB Location: North Jersey Posts: 830 Thanks: 371 Thanked 204 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I see it... I got the same dent on the right panel, a week after i got the car (likely from some asshole with a suv). Its so tiny that people cant notice it, but it know its there.. and i decided to just leave it. You seem to be in the same boat as me. Save your money for mods or to pay the loan is you have one.

11-16-2015, 12:54 PM	#9
brandonblt2 The Stig's African Cousin Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 wrb brz Location: NJ Posts: 719 Thanks: 1,537 Thanked 485 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just get some one to use a PDR (paintless dent repair) they usually charge 80 to 100 per panel and they can get them out in about 20 minutes. __________________ Instagram: brandonblt2 Build Thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...86#post2219386 Flickr: brandonblt567

11-16-2015, 05:52 PM	#10
R42o Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: CT Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would definitely not try to DIY if it was me. I had a similar dent above the front wheel well on my car. I spent about $100 for the paint less dent repair and the guy did a great job. Couldn't even notice it afterwards. If you can't live with it being there, have a professional do it. I'd recommend checking out reviews for whoever you decide to have it done.

11-16-2015, 10:51 PM	#11
xcooperx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: FR-S 2015 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 124 Thanks: 25 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Pdr, $85-$100

11-17-2015, 01:18 AM	#13
Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	That'll come out, but I'm gonna say they'll have to drill into a panel for that. Pulling it with glue might be an option, depends on how experienced the specialist is. I just pulled one above the gas cap and the guy was able to access it through the trunk. __________________ Instagram: stimson

11-17-2015, 11:31 AM	#14
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I removed a bunch of these with a heat gun and canned air. [ame="http://youtu.be/uWVa2OWJaSc"]https://youtu.be/uWVa2OWJaSc[/ame] __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

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