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Old 05-03-2022, 06:58 AM   #1
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Your best bet is to take it to a good "PDR" technician.
A good one can do amazing things.
First thing I would look at is the extent of paint damage.
If the paint is not cracked or scraped down to primer or bare metal "PDR" may be your best bet.
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Old 05-03-2022, 07:27 AM   #2
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Thanks, Fellas. I took a couple of pictures and sent them to a PDR guy I used a few years ago. He removed ~20 dings, dongs, and small dents for ~$225. A bargain. He was recommended by my glass guy. PDR serves all the exotic dealerships, and did a fantastic job on the 986 at the time. Hopefully he remains in business.

I'll try to get those pics up here.

I'll update. Thanks.
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Old 05-03-2022, 08:53 AM   #3
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I've read a variety of posts/threads about the repair/replacement options. Replacement i$ out of the que$tion. I'm waiting to hear back from the PDR guy.

I'm just "Arghhhh", for I'm not a fan of dents on cars. My wife is pissed, "If it isn't one thing it's another" (not necessarily just an auto expense but the wrenches that life in general throws at you).

I examined the tail light and it'll do until I replace it. It is... was perfect. Might be a consideration for aftermarket lights... though not many forum installs/critiques/debate reveal that to be a wise choice. There are a few technical personalities on the forum who have posted great information about the downside of the aftermarkets. I digress.

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