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Carriccp · 10-14-2013, 05:04 PM

Well finally after over 2 years of having her, the Camaro got a boo boo. Fiance accidentally backed into the rear quarter pulling out for work (of course was bawling and sick since she knows how I am about it

).

Do you guys think paintless dent repair can fix this or am I going to have to go all out and get the quarter replaced? The paint looks like it can be buffed out other than 2 hairline cracks in the clear on the arch of the fender. It's pretty banged up and then has a crease along the fender and above the gills as well (arrows).

I talked to one PDR man and he said he can't guarantee it will be perfect, but it won't be "noticeable", which has me a little worried. What do you guys think?

SnowyCamaro · 10-14-2013, 05:28 PM

Get the dent puller, if you still don't like it take it to a good body shop. Usually if there a creases, yours aren't too bad, but if there are a dent puller can't them out. You'll see the crease after most likely. A good body guy can repair stuff like that for a decent price, cheaper than a quarter panel at least. Our quarters are very expensive too!! A little bondo in there and it will look like new. That's the way mine is. My car was hit like that on the driver side when I bought it. Got a good deal because it needed work. Replacing the quarter panel would have cost me $2000 + my repair now is nice no one can tell at all. You will have to repaint if you go the body shop route though.

christianchevell · 10-14-2013, 06:55 PM

requires body work definitely , you have a crease two dings and a body line around the wheel well shot, it takes using real tools

kevinw · 10-14-2013, 06:58 PM

will you still be marrying her? lol

Kadet1 · 10-14-2013, 07:02 PM

Get it fixed but I'm sure it will never drive the same again so your going to have to trade it in for a new stingray.

gutterball · 10-14-2013, 07:06 PM

Those guys from paintless dent remover are unbelievable, let them try.

Rockhead · 10-14-2013, 08:54 PM

Shiddy.

Scooter11 · 10-15-2013, 06:32 AM

Lucky she didn't hit the bumper actually, those stupid plastic things crack so easily and need to be replaced if you just look at them the wrong way. I think that could pull out nicely, its worth a try at least...

Carriccp · 10-15-2013, 07:22 AM

Got an appointment to drop her off on Thursday for PDR ($400). Give it a shot at least and if that doesn't work, off to the body shop she goes. It's only money right...

ichriscamaro · 10-15-2013, 07:59 AM

I would try to find another PDR guy just to get a second opinion, those guys do wonders yeah, but only the ones that are really into detailed/almost perfect work. if this guy tells you straight from start it will not be perfect, I would go somewhere else or grab that money and take it to a body shop. I had a similar situation when I had my scion. the guy was really good taking out small dents(door/hood dings perfect job everytime) but when he tried to fix a dent I had on the quarter as well(smaller tan yours though) he didn't even come close to fixing it right. luckily he also had a body shop so I was able to give him the rest of the money to get it repainted.
Anyways those are my two cents. Good luck bud!!

2fullgarage · 10-18-2013, 11:29 AM

Same exact thing just happened to me Monday. My wife backed into it and left the same damage, Driver's side quarter...It went higher since it was a Toyota 4runner and I lost some paint.

I pulled the trunk interior and pushed out (easily) the larger dent. I am left with what you have, but slightly worse...$1400 which included some repair to the rear bumper.

I fixed her truck easily so only have to pay the 500 deductible once for mine

10-14-2013, 05:04 PM	#1
Carriccp Drives: Sold Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 358	It Happened. Camaro got a boo boo. Well finally after over 2 years of having her, the Camaro got a boo boo. Fiance accidentally backed into the rear quarter pulling out for work (of course was bawling and sick since she knows how I am about it ). Do you guys think paintless dent repair can fix this or am I going to have to go all out and get the quarter replaced? The paint looks like it can be buffed out other than 2 hairline cracks in the clear on the arch of the fender. It's pretty banged up and then has a crease along the fender and above the gills as well (arrows). I talked to one PDR man and he said he can't guarantee it will be perfect, but it won't be "noticeable", which has me a little worried. What do you guys think?

10-14-2013, 05:28 PM	#2
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	Get the dent puller, if you still don't like it take it to a good body shop. Usually if there a creases, yours aren't too bad, but if there are a dent puller can't them out. You'll see the crease after most likely. A good body guy can repair stuff like that for a decent price, cheaper than a quarter panel at least. Our quarters are very expensive too!! A little bondo in there and it will look like new. That's the way mine is. My car was hit like that on the driver side when I bought it. Got a good deal because it needed work. Replacing the quarter panel would have cost me $2000 + my repair now is nice no one can tell at all. You will have to repaint if you go the body shop route though. __________________

10-14-2013, 06:55 PM	#3
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	requires body work definitely , you have a crease two dings and a body line around the wheel well shot, it takes using real tools __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

10-14-2013, 08:54 PM	#7
Rockhead Hoser. Drives: 2018 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greatest Country in the world. Posts: 1,104	Shiddy. __________________ Speed is a substitute for clearance.

10-18-2013, 11:29 AM	#11
2fullgarage Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 SS Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Deltona Florida Posts: 267 View My Garage	Same exact thing just happened to me Monday. My wife backed into it and left the same damage, Driver's side quarter...It went higher since it was a Toyota 4runner and I lost some paint. I pulled the trunk interior and pushed out (easily) the larger dent. I am left with what you have, but slightly worse...$1400 which included some repair to the rear bumper. I fixed her truck easily so only have to pay the 500 deductible once for mine Attached Images __________________ 2018 SS VERT..Kooks, ZL1 sides, American Authority front splitter/rear shark fin diffuser 50th grill, Texas Speed, K&n, etc, lol

10-14-2013, 06:58 PM	#4
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	will you still be marrying her? lol

10-14-2013, 07:02 PM	#5
Kadet1 Drives: Camaro SIM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Greensboro Posts: 362 View My Garage	Get it fixed but I'm sure it will never drive the same again so your going to have to trade it in for a new stingray.

10-14-2013, 07:06 PM	#6
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	Those guys from paintless dent remover are unbelievable, let them try.

10-15-2013, 06:32 AM	#8
Scooter11 Drives: 2013 SW 2LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 870	Lucky she didn't hit the bumper actually, those stupid plastic things crack so easily and need to be replaced if you just look at them the wrong way. I think that could pull out nicely, its worth a try at least...

10-15-2013, 07:22 AM	#9
Carriccp Drives: Sold Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 358	Got an appointment to drop her off on Thursday for PDR ($400). Give it a shot at least and if that doesn't work, off to the body shop she goes. It's only money right...

10-15-2013, 07:59 AM	#10
ichriscamaro BlueDiamond Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE RRM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 160	I would try to find another PDR guy just to get a second opinion, those guys do wonders yeah, but only the ones that are really into detailed/almost perfect work. if this guy tells you straight from start it will not be perfect, I would go somewhere else or grab that money and take it to a body shop. I had a similar situation when I had my scion. the guy was really good taking out small dents(door/hood dings perfect job everytime) but when he tried to fix a dent I had on the quarter as well(smaller tan yours though) he didn't even come close to fixing it right. luckily he also had a body shop so I was able to give him the rest of the money to get it repainted. Anyways those are my two cents. Good luck bud!!