Trunk Repair Options...
Jun 15, 2006, 06:39 PM
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Trunk Repair Options...
So I was just out washing the evo and I found some small dents on the top of the deck lid. On the top above the emblem. It looks like knuckle marks. I'm guessing some scumbag punched it in a parking lot or something. Its right in the middle on top of the supporting interior sheet metal so I can't get it from the inside of the lid. So now I'm stuck with trying to figure out repair options.
The way I see it, I could:
(A) Get the dents filled and have the deck lid repainted.
(B) Get an after-market lid (does anyone make CF lids that fit the 9s?)
(C) Maybe try "paintless dent repair"
Any recommendations/suggestions would be appreciated.
Oh and BTW my evo is an RS without the wing. I suppose this may not have happened like this if I had one.
-Clamps
The way I see it, I could:
(A) Get the dents filled and have the deck lid repainted.
(B) Get an after-market lid (does anyone make CF lids that fit the 9s?)
(C) Maybe try "paintless dent repair"
Any recommendations/suggestions would be appreciated.
Oh and BTW my evo is an RS without the wing. I suppose this may not have happened like this if I had one.
-Clamps
Jun 15, 2006, 06:49 PM
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If they are minor dents, I've seen these dent removers that use strong suction cups and a screwing mechanism that might be able to pull the dents out from the outside.
Jun 15, 2006, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by clamps
So I was just out washing the evo and I found some small dents on the top of the deck lid. On the top above the emblem. It looks like knuckle marks. I'm guessing some scumbag punched it in a parking lot or something. Its right in the middle on top of the supporting interior sheet metal so I can't get it from the inside of the lid. So now I'm stuck with trying to figure out repair options.
The way I see it, I could:
(A) Get the dents filled and have the deck lid repainted.
(B) Get an after-market lid (does anyone make CF lids that fit the 9s?)
(C) Maybe try "paintless dent repair"
Any recommendations/suggestions would be appreciated.
Oh and BTW my evo is an RS without the wing. I suppose this may not have happened like this if I had one.
-Clamps
The way I see it, I could:
(A) Get the dents filled and have the deck lid repainted.
(B) Get an after-market lid (does anyone make CF lids that fit the 9s?)
(C) Maybe try "paintless dent repair"
Any recommendations/suggestions would be appreciated.
Oh and BTW my evo is an RS without the wing. I suppose this may not have happened like this if I had one.
-Clamps
Jun 15, 2006, 07:25 PM
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*edit* deleted text. you posted pics while I was typing.
I would call a dentless repair guy first and he will tell you if he can or cannot do it. The majority of them are mobile. They will come to you. Its a FREE estimate.... Then go from there.
I would call a dentless repair guy first and he will tell you if he can or cannot do it. The majority of them are mobile. They will come to you. Its a FREE estimate.... Then go from there.
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I would find a good paintless dent repair co to take out the dents we use them at the dealership all the time and thay do a great job and it should only cost
about $50-75 bucks.
about $50-75 bucks.
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Well thanks for the encouragement everyone.
So this morning I went to what looks like a pretty popular paintless dent repair shop here in Raleigh. They said they could do it Tuesday for $129.00. They said they are not 100% sure they can even do it because of the structural metal on the inside of the lid. I guess I'll know more on Tuesday.
$129 is a good start to an aftermarket deck lid. Do the ones made for the evo 8s fit the 9s? If it does, is it a good option?
On another note, I wish I was just mugged for the $129, instead of going through all this. I'll never understand the satisfaction gained from anonymous vandalism.
*sigh
Thanks again
-Clamps
So this morning I went to what looks like a pretty popular paintless dent repair shop here in Raleigh. They said they could do it Tuesday for $129.00. They said they are not 100% sure they can even do it because of the structural metal on the inside of the lid. I guess I'll know more on Tuesday.
$129 is a good start to an aftermarket deck lid. Do the ones made for the evo 8s fit the 9s? If it does, is it a good option?
On another note, I wish I was just mugged for the $129, instead of going through all this. I'll never understand the satisfaction gained from anonymous vandalism.
*sigh
Thanks again
-Clamps
