Dent on top of roof.

Today I knoticed a rather good sized dent in the roof of my Truck and some clear coat missing. I have no clue where or how this dent came to be. I called a PDR shop they want 300 bucks to fix the dent with out fixing the paint. Any one know of a link of how to drop the headliner? Is there a good way to fix the paint with out taking to a paint and body shop? Here are some pics. Do you think Toyota would cover the clear coat under warranty. For all I know, the dent has been there since purchase. Thanks in advance.

 

Just cut it out and put in a sunroof.

 

If only I didn't buy one with a sunroof already. Good suggestion.

 

They won't warranty it. I wouldn't worry about the dent, worry about the paint.

 

Any suggestions of fixing the paint?

 

Does the paint look like that because the water is pooling there, or is there a paint issue in addition to the dent?

 

Water is pooling there which has caused some damage to the clear coat.

 

If it were me, I'd see if you can detail that out first, then have a dentless repair place take a look at it.

 

My plan is to wash it then apply a sealer and wax. But is there a way to easily fix the clear coat or at least seal the damage so it doesn't progress?

 

I’ve seen videos of people using hot water??? Don’t know it actually works. Worked in the vids though.

 

Thanks, I will look into this.

 

https://youtu.be/J79uO_H0kzo

This is one I saw. Hopefully it can be fixed or at least fixed for cheap. Keep us posted.

 

PDR the roof
then after clean the roof and plastidip it flat black for the time being.

 

This is one I saw. Hopefully it can be fixed or at least fixed for cheap. Keep us posted.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the link .

 

Try a plunger.

 

That's a solid idea.

 

i think a black roof would look dope anyway

 

The plunger idea isn't THAT crazy of an idea as long as you are careful with pressing it down. The metal on the top of these trucks is very flexible and it should just pop out. I guess it really does matter how deep the dent is.

I've seen some dent pullers at Wal-Mart and always wondered if they work.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/4-1-2-Inch-110Lb-Suction-Dent-Puller-Car-Dent-Remover-Tool/296051356

 

Suction cup dent puller

 

removing headliner:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/removing-your-headliner-and-insulating-sound-deadening.394469/

3rd-gen-specific information located on page 6 and on.