Dent DIY fix?

Both of these statements are wholly inacurate.

Dealer body shops are do what Toyota says is best for the vehicle.
They are trained and certified by the manufacturer.
Just because Jim Bobs body shop says they can fix something, doesn't mean it should be fixed. You could be compromising the integrity of the vehicle, affecting crash management, throwing off air bag timing etc.
There are a lot of reasons parts need to be replaced instead of repaired, it has nothing to do with being a good bodyman or being able to work with metal.

It's also not getting done for a couple hundred dollars. I've seen PDR guys work magic, but that ones probably not coming out all the way. Too many body lines, and that's if they can even get to it because the hood is reinforced. It can be repaired and the hood can be painted, but the fender will need to be blended because of how close the damage on the hood is to it.

 

What island are you on. I have used a pantless guy a few times on my other vehicles.

 

I wasn't talking about a $12k collision, but about the hood with a small dent. I'm pretty sure that dent isn't affecting the structural integrity of the hood, or the airbag. I've had quite a few MINOR dents repaired that a dealership wanted to replace the whole bumper, fender, or hood.

I'm sure if he took that hood to a new car dealership body shop, most would recommend replacing the entire hood.

Just my opinion, not trying to start a fight.

 

I had never heard of it being offered before but when I purchased my '16 Tacoma Limited, I bought a warranty for dent fixes. It will cover and dents regardless of location up to the size of a quarter. The warranty was "packaged" in with the extended warranty I purchased. With all the door dings and stuff a vehicle can get figured it would be well worth it. Also, figured if I had it in would never need it. And yes I do have running boards to protect against door dings. I paid less than $100 for the warranty which is good for as long as I own the vehicle, so I believe since onearly dent repair would cost at least as much as the warranty it was a good investment. Good luck with your dent repair.

 

My apologies, not trying to start a fight by any means.
Are you a collision repair professional by chance ?

 

Just my experience. You are free to disagree.

 

I just noticed a similar dent on my hood

 

Is it from road debris or something? Giving me new nightmares lol

 

Nah, I had an old 96 Chevy truck and one time I used a heat gun on the side of the bed. Got it so hot it was waving in the wind haha, no paint damage. I wouldn't recommend that on something someone cares about though.

 

And sometimes when you have small dents like that, auto body places just replace the hood since the metal is so thin, it is hard to fix those and easier to just replace, I worked for years in a shop and we would just replace them..

 

Ok. Call me stupid. What does PDR stand for? And be gentle with me.

 

That would at least take your mind off the dent -- if you are so inclined--- "I have used a pantless guy a few times on my other vehicles."

 

I

have no idea, but never ever buy a black truck. Lesson learned

 

Paintless dent removal?

 

Hahahahaha

 

The crease means it’s not a good candidate for PDR.

 

perhaps not a good PDR guy...we have a local PDR guy and he works miracles. Posts lots of pictures of multiple sharp line creases with massive denting that's repaired to probably 95% or more. Ask around...

 

https://instagram.com/p/BeIh02WB4NU/

 

Where can I get one of those!?

 

Don't know. Sorry. Just saw it on Instagram.