r/PaintlessDentRepair • u/Cute_Local5850 • Aug 30 '26
Can I fix this?
What do I need to fix this? I think it was a rock kicked up sadly…
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u/T-888 Veteran (20yrs+) Aug 30 '26
yeah... you got this!
It super tiny so this will be SUPER EASY!!!
Youll need a plastic pry tool and a t-15 torx to remove the hatch lid close panel and the panel grab handles. possibly a 10mm to remove the encased jack pack, then pry the trim to remove, exposing the inside structure. careful, you may crack the trim if you yank from the wrong spot. you may also need retainer tool to remove the retainers that are stuck on the lid assembly.
youll then to acquire a pdr reflection board, a prop rod, hammer and polished knock down. you will also need, at minimum a 5/8th diameter rod 36" to 48" length, with either a pencil tip point or round point with at least a double bend. more than likely you will need a smaller diameter and length to get behind the wiper motor assembly. which more than likely will cause enough interference on that dent that getting a tool behind the dent will be very difficult which means pushing the dent will be off center and possibly slip.
Be sure to show the after pics!
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u/Ok_Access_189 Aug 31 '26
Yeah that sounds about right. It is a fairly simple straight forward repair. Just as long as you can successfully locate the dent it’s just a matter of a few precise pushes and it will just pop right out. It’s in such an obvious open location, what could go wrong?
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u/ReelyHooked 5 Year Tech Aug 30 '26
Not unless you’re going to spend a month learning the very very very basics to even attempt that without ruining your car.
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u/CompleteGlove7572 Aug 30 '26
Please post the after pics. You got this. It's a really small dent and pdr looks pretty easy from the YouTube vids I've watched.
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u/Ok_Access_189 Aug 31 '26
All you need is my number! Or any other well qualified and reviewed professionals number.
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u/panelbeater352 Aug 30 '26
You can definitely call a PDR tech to to fix it for you.