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Dented fender on 992 GTS - leave as is or file under insurance? Dilemma...
A couple weeks ago I was caught in a sudden massive storm and pulled into a grocery store parking lot to wait it out. While sitting in my car, the wind sent a shopping cart flying into the side of my car, saw it out of the corner of my eye but the car was parked so I didn't have time to move and it happened in a split second. There is a now a small dent right on the corner of the wheel arch over the passenger side fender. No paint damage, but the dent is visible in the light and you can feel it when running your hand over it.
Two different paintless dent repair guys told me it can't be fixed that way because it's right on the wheel arch, had it been a couple inches to the right it could have been fixed. My insurance company will pay for it to be fixed as a comprehensive claim, but because of the location it would likely need to have the entire passenger side of the car painted to blend it with the door. This would result in a likely carfax ding and a repaint which obviously affects the value of the car. and never looks quite as good as OEM even with a Porsche-certified repair shop. I generally only tend to keep my cars 6-12 months before finding a new toy, so I'm trying to determine whether it's better to leave it as is and just disclose to potential buyers, or actually have it fixed and repainted. What do you all think?
Both of the PDR guys (which both had 5 star average on yelp) told me the exact same thing that because it was right on the wheel arch that it can't be fixed properly with PDR and may result in other damage if they tried it. One said he'd have to drill a hole in the door to even try it because the glue pull method probably wouldn't work, and couldn't guarantee a good fix. The other said he can try it with the glue pull but it might screw up the paint and wheel arch since the dent thins out the paint thickness. I'm no PDR expert but they both sounded pretty confident that the only real fix would be with a body shop.
Both of the PDR guys (which both had 5 star average on yelp) told me the exact same thing that because it was right on the wheel arch that it can't be fixed properly with PDR and may result in other damage if they tried it. One said he'd have to drill a hole in the door to even try it because the glue pull method probably wouldn't work, and couldn't guarantee a good fix. The other said he can try it with the glue pull but it might screw up the paint and wheel arch since the dent thins out the paint thickness. I'm no PDR expert but they both sounded pretty confident that the only real fix would be with a body shop.
Those guys will always tell you that and they are normally correct. Have them rub it out 95%+ of the way it will look better. If you claim it on insurance thye will just get the money back in increased premiums later, they are just licensed bookies.
If you were in the Washington DC area I have a guy that could get that out, I've had far worse. You just need to find a better guy, in that area on your car, he would have to jack the rear, pull the wheel and remove the wheel liner. Probably $ 500.
Here's my most recent one fixed, on my Cayenne GTS, totally smooth when completed, it was right on the door style line crease. Dentmasters of Tysons VA.
Both of the PDR guys (which both had 5 star average on yelp) told me the exact same thing that because it was right on the wheel arch that it can't be fixed properly with PDR and may result in other damage if they tried it. One said he'd have to drill a hole in the door to even try it because the glue pull method probably wouldn't work, and couldn't guarantee a good fix. The other said he can try it with the glue pull but it might screw up the paint and wheel arch since the dent thins out the paint thickness. I'm no PDR expert but they both sounded pretty confident that the only real fix would be with a body shop.
If the area had PPF fully extended all the way then it would've absorbed quite a bit of energy of the hit. Perhaps you should see post #96.
Both of the PDR guys (which both had 5 star average on yelp) told me the exact same thing that because it was right on the wheel arch that it can't be fixed properly with PDR and may result in other damage if they tried it. One said he'd have to drill a hole in the door to even try it because the glue pull method probably wouldn't work, and couldn't guarantee a good fix. The other said he can try it with the glue pull but it might screw up the paint and wheel arch since the dent thins out the paint thickness. I'm no PDR expert but they both sounded pretty confident that the only real fix would be with a body shop.
That dent is completely accessible from within the wheel arch underside and on the outside - no drilling of any door jams. Doesn't need any glue technique. Find a guy who has a toolbox filled with the various picks, punches, keys etc. Should be able to tap it out and smooth in 30 min or so. Old school bodymen could hand form a fender with even more complex curves by hand.
Just ask the most expertest rennlister to fix it for ya. In my experience, internet experts always do a better job than these local reviewed and reputable shops.
08-25-2023 | 04:12 PM
Dented fender on 992 GTS - leave as is or file under insurance? Dilemma...
