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Can this dent be fixed with paintless dent removal?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by btanchors, Oct 17, 2015.

  1. Oct 17, 2015 at 4:02 PM
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    btanchors

    btanchors [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I was performing some maintenance on my 2006 Tundra, which was parked right next to my 2015 Tacoma.

    I accidentally stumbled, and fell against the driver's side rear fender of the Tacoma.

    Could a dent like this be fixed with one of those Paintless Dent Removal services, or is this dent too big?

    If Paintless Dent Removal would work, anyone have any recommendations for such a service in the Fairfax, VA area?

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  2. Oct 17, 2015 at 4:08 PM
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    Why J

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    Should be able to fix that. I don't see a crease in the metal.

    You might pull the bed lock box and gain access to that area and try to push it out yourself.
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2015 at 4:18 PM
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    Joe D

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    Less beer next time.... :)

    I'm guessing yes based on some dents I've had removed. Is there a crease up at the top?
     
  4. Oct 17, 2015 at 4:19 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Reach up in the fender and pop it out with your fist. Should come right out.
     
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  5. Oct 17, 2015 at 4:49 PM
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    yes, you can do it yourself or have the paintless stuff done. That shits gonna buff out.
     
  6. Oct 17, 2015 at 5:42 PM
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    hotrod53

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    IMO, yes, that will come out.
     
  7. Oct 17, 2015 at 5:53 PM
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    skiergd011013

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    yes. No crease. Any decent dent person can fix that 100%
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2015 at 6:21 PM
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    ^^agreed.
     
  9. Oct 17, 2015 at 6:23 PM
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    thewarriordinghy

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    I went under my truck, and punched it most of the way out.... I had a dent like that .. Now it's not real noticeable... Punching it out is free....
     
  10. Oct 17, 2015 at 6:26 PM
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    truck is new. Fix it right.
     
  11. Oct 17, 2015 at 6:28 PM
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    I wash mine by hand weekly, but I had to live with it, since I wasn't goin to shake down my GF for the money to fix it, since she dented it... Mine is hard to notice now. I can post pics tommorow if you would like
     
  12. Oct 17, 2015 at 6:28 PM
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  13. Oct 17, 2015 at 6:28 PM
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    I can just about guarantee a paintless dent removal person will try the fist first. :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Oct 17, 2015 at 6:31 PM
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    even with a simple dent like op, i wouldnt be surprised if he tried to pop it himself, that there could be some residual waves/ripples. For such a new truck i would have it professionally fixed, and forget it ever happened. Ask me how i know. I love p.d.r:D
     
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  15. Oct 17, 2015 at 6:32 PM
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    bucket of water and a (clean) toilet plunger. splash, gently attach the plunger, and give it a tug. paintless dent removal.
     
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    I feel you, and I do have the ripples, but he could spend the $300 or so for the removal on parts to forget...
     
  17. Oct 17, 2015 at 6:42 PM
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    Im just too ocd about the truck. My eyes would be drawn to that like a magnet once i knew it was there. I had one door ding, and a bed side dent (similiar as op, just more minor)fixed when i got my used truck. Theres an awesome guy here and he charged 50.00 per dent. My dealers collision center quoted me 225 for both! Anyways, they are gone my friend. I cannot even remember where exactly they were!
     
  18. Oct 17, 2015 at 7:21 PM
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    im the same way.... I cring at my front end because my insurances body shop is the most incompetent shop ive seen... ive had it repaired 2 times and it really needs a third time...
     
  19. Oct 17, 2015 at 8:05 PM
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    I've had paintless dent removal done for $75. We'll worth it. You'll never even know there was any damage done. No creases or bulges.
     
  20. Oct 18, 2015 at 2:07 AM
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    its a truck..... adds character and save money by pushing it out if you can.
     

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