Body work after backing into tree

So I backed into a tree and had a Local body shop fix my truck. They did some work on the bedside and replaced the taillight but there is a slight gap where the it meets the body of the truck. I took it back and they told me this is the best they can get it but the tail light doesn’t quite sit flush like it used too. It’s minor but I do notice it.

I took the tail light off and tried to re adjust it but it moves back and creates a gap once I tighten the bolts that hold it in place.

my question is does anyone know if there is a way to get it to sit flush? Is there a way to adjust the back bedside panel? They had to re paint my bedside and I know the removed they back panel. I guess I’m just looking for a solution here. If nothing can be done I guess I can live with it but it bugs me.

they used an OEM tail light to replace the damaged one so I don’t think it’s the light but maybe something slightly off.

 

The other side is flush.

 

Here is what the damage looked like

 

Loosen up the lower bolt and push in on the taillight while tightening, do the same for the top. Best you’ll get.

 

Then it looks like it’s the best it’s gona get. I’m just bummed it’s an OEM taillight and it’s not as flush as the other side.

it’s snaps in and it’s perfectly flush but as soon as I tighten the bolts it produces a small gap from the body.

 

Yeah, fit and finish one these trucks isn’t that great to start with..and then especially when you start adding trees/light poles to the mix, ask me how I know. It also may be the light, but my factory drivers side light does the same thing.

 

My friend there's nothing perfect in this world, just live with it, it's only a truck. Want perfection get a BMW $$$$.

BTW it looks great to me and I have OCD.

 

I guess you could shim the other side so it doesn't fit flush with washers. That way it could look more uniform.

 

It looks like it was fixed up pretty darn good, I wouldn't loose sleep over it.

 

Having owned multiple Bmw’s, I laugh at that sentiment.. nothing is perfect

 

maybe I’m just being picky I will say it looks good and the only reason I notice is because I know it had work done in that area.

 

Man, I don't have it here in person, under florescent light, but that looks pretty darn good!
Signed, an auto body, nobody.

 

No one will ever know. And like people have said, it’s a truck. Abuse it

 

LOL BMW perfection. That’s a good one

 

Ha ha! Glad you enjoyed that fib. Want perfection try a Bentley.

 

Jesus christ. You back into a tree and then expect perfection? Stop it.

 

My man can’t drive ... but wants perfection...

 

Its totaled.

 

Yes I can drive just fine just got caught in a tight spot and should have been paying more attention is all. All I was asking is if there way a way to adjust that taillight inwards a tiny bit more.

 

In time you will forget about it and not care anymore, or as much