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Old 08-10-2023 | 04:47 PM
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Stupid Seagull dive bombed my car. 2023 Macan S. Not even 3 months old.

Old 08-10-2023 | 04:56 PM
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ouch that really must have hurt the bird

I'd imagine a good paint-less dent repair guy would be able to get that out with minimal "wrinkles" left over

Material wise, I would guess steel based on the location but these might help to figure out.

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/prod...can-10763.html

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Old 08-10-2023 | 05:32 PM
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Thanks. Might be able to go paint less dent repair but there is just the tiniest bit of paint/clear-coat damage. Not to mention I had Ceramic done. ugh.
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Use a magnet to find out?

(Sorry about the damage, that would p1ss me off too.)
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Old 08-10-2023 | 05:38 PM
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A magnet! DOH! Why would I do that when I can spend endless hours on the internet trying to find out the specs??!! <joke>

Sheesh. great idea.....

EDIT--> The magnet STICKS! It's Steel. (I even remembered to use a cloth in between so not to scratch anything more. Look at me . I'm wicked Smaht)

Just about to turn 2k miles darn it. Haven't even tried to use (non-Chrono) launch mode yet

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Originally Posted by ram_g
Use a magnet to find out?

(Sorry about the damage, that would p1ss me off too.)

big brain moves right here
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Look at the big brain on ram_g !

He should change his name to Spock.
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Old 08-10-2023 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 2023MacanS4B
Thanks. Might be able to go paint less dent repair but there is just the tiniest bit of paint/clear-coat damage. Not to mention I had Ceramic done. ugh.
You would be amazed at what a good paintless dent guy can do. Try to find one associated with a high end dealership such as Porsche, Mercedes, BMW. Most of the time these repairs don't hit Carfax (paintless), which you want to avoid at all costs.
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