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I have a very similar ding on my trunk. I confirmed with two PDR pros that they might be able to make it a bit better (which I did) but won't be able to fix it completely. Sorry. It's not super-noticeable for me now unless I look close, but it's there.I just trying to see if there is any option instead of replace the whole lift gate.
Looks like you purposely neglected to tell the whole story in your 1st post to get your 15 minutes of fame here. In reality the thread should have ended with one response. Take your Y to a Tesla approved body shop to get the lift gate replaced on the other driver’s insurance tab.Not sure lifegate is made in two pieces, look like one piece to me. I do have Sentry mode on and it was a 2004 Lexus GS (no damage to his), he gave his insurance info.
Totally disagree.Looks like you purposely neglected to tell the whole story in your 1st post to get your 15 minutes of fame here. In reality the thread should have ended with one response. Take your Y to a Tesla approved body shop to get the lift gate replaced on the other driver’s insurance tab.
Curious but with the added context supplied later that the dynamic hasn’t changed?? If a hit and run, or self inflicted Sure do what you can to mask the issue best you can at lowest cost and learn from it. IF however someone knowingly and admitted fault while insured WHY would someone settle for good enough or Almost as good as new solution? They have insurance (the at fault Lexus owner) why not have it professionally done and replaced to as new status? The OP is still out the time, posts, and effort for someone else’s mistake. I would get a New replacement lift gate from Tesla and be done with it. That recommendation does Nothing to the OP’s insurance And ensures No loss in value for an Almost fixed issue.Totally disagree.
YOU purposely neglected to tell the whole story (from your perspective)..."get the lift gate replaced on the other driver's insurance tab, which will increase his/her premium, and waste a perfectly good (and expensive) lift gate, in addition to having both rear fenders repainted (feathered) to insure a proper paint match with the new lift gate.."
there are quite of few YouTube videos of PDR fixing dent on a crease.Can you post a photo? I can't believe that PDR can pull out a deep dent on a crease, which the OP has. Thanks.
Consider:IF however someone knowingly and admitted fault while insured WHY would someone settle for good enough or Almost as good as new solution?
Well, others mentioned a PDR fix will only reduce the appearance, and won't fix it. Given it's on the other person's insurance, it won't increase your premium. The only negative thing is it'll be recorded in your carfax (you can fight for diminished value though).Totally disagree.
YOU purposely neglected to tell the whole story (from your perspective)..."get the lift gate replaced on the other driver's insurance tab, which will increase his/her premium, and waste a perfectly good (and expensive) lift gate, in addition to having both rear fenders repainted (feathered) to insure a proper paint match with the new lift gate.."
how?You are looking at ~$10K to fix this right. File an insurance claim. Ask me how I know…
Full replacement of hatch. Blending paint into quarter panels requires removing quarter panel glass, etc. Adds up very quick. I even had some minor damage in rear tub. Total for me was over $12K all said and done.how?
Full replacement of hatch. Blending paint into quarter panels requires removing quarter panel glass, etc. Adds up very quick. I even had some minor damage in rear tub. Total for me was over $12K all said and done.
Used a certified Tesla shop.
I’ve been to Tesla certified shops that wanted to replace all sorts of things “just in case”. I still remember him pointing to the mold marks on the tail lights trying to say they were cracked and needed to be replaced.Not the same situation though. Your dent/crease is much larger and deeper. 12K still sounds like a lot for a rear hatch replacement...