Outward Dent In Fender

[bmartin]

I just picked up a 2022 1500LTD last week and noticed a small dimple on the rear fender that looks like a ding pushing outwards. Does anyone else have issues like this?. It's a few inches below the top of the bedrail 

[JohnH4260]

Can you post a photo? Thanks.

[bmartin]

[GN2018]

Of course you did what was asked, but it just shows how hard it is to get a good picture if shiny paint.  Try standing back a ways and adjusting your angle to get rid of the reflection.

 

I tried to post a picture of a scratch and all you could see was me taking a picture of my fender.  Black is a hard color to take a picture of given the reflection.

 

Generally, if the exact same dimple is not on the other side, it’s probably a defect.  I’d take it to the dealer.  Of course then you have to decide if you’re going to have a brand new vehicle painted.  Generally, I wouldn’t but I can’t see what you’re seeing.

Edited May 3, 2022 by GN2018

[gemarsh]

20 hours ago, bmartin said:

Is this the dimple?

 

[redwngr]

Can you see/reach the other side?

 

 

[bmartin]

That's the dimple just to the left of the light reflection. I checked the other side and didn't see any defects in the same spot. The other side of the ding is sandwiched between the inner and outer fender. At first I thought maybe a piece of gravel worked got kicked up and wedged in the fender but it's well beyond the tire opening

[GN2018]

Okay, now I see it.  That sucks.  Back to the dealer for some body work and painting.  Ugh - on a brand new vehicle. 

[Sneaky pete]

Paintless dent repair anyone?  That's what dealer will do. 

[GN2018]

5 hours ago, Sneaky pete said:

Paintless dent repair anyone?  That's what dealer will do. 

It would interesting to see if that would work.  The spot is very small/concentrated and doesn’t look like a good candidate for PDR.  Personally, I’ve never been a fan of PDR.  Hard to believe there aren’t micro cracks in the paint after PDR that eventually lest moisture in and cause rust.  Hopefully the Bmartin will let us know what they do.

[bmartin]

I'm on the fence about repairing it. I've had PDR done in the past with good results however if it has to go to a body shop I there is not a decent one within 200 miles-even dealers

[Glava2876]

I'd go with a dent DR. I never thought it was a good alternative until my paint shop buddy gave me a contact so that a significant dent in my wifes new GMC would not need to have paint, which is sometimes tough to match.

These guys typically come to your house with their tools. I am very picky and also had a tailgate dent on my 15 Denali and a fender dent on my 20 Denali done -they are both black and you can't tell there was ever any dent and the paint looks great. Obviously the depth of the dent etc. can keep this from being an option, but each time they spent about 1/2 hr and it was like $60.00. so well worth having them try.