That... actually just may buff out (better pics now)

"CompactLuxuryFan" (compactluxury) 07/31/2018 at 16:30 • Filed to: None

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Had a bit of a run-in with a bollard in Stockton last night. Had stopped there on the way home from an awesome backpacking trip. Haven’t had a chance to look at it in daylight yet, but the quarter panel is ever so slightly dented. Any suggestions?

Pic from the trip. Was a little smoky but not too bad around where we went. Hiked to a lake and had the whole place to ourselves :)

EDIT (now with more daylight!):

razorbeamteam > CompactLuxuryFan 07/31/2018 at 12:26

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I would go over it with some rubbing compound first to asses the damage. That will remove the paint you picked up and some of the lighter scratches. From there you can see how deep the damage goes and if you need to take a more aggressive approach. 

Long-Voyager > CompactLuxuryFan 07/31/2018 at 12:27

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Or:

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > CompactLuxuryFan 07/31/2018 at 12:30

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might be able to fix it with a plunger

the dent i mean (wich i cant really see.. so maybe might could)

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CompactLuxuryFan 07/31/2018 at 14:25

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So much of the Sierra is deserted once you get a few miles off the beaten track. I’ve had so many great hikes and fishing trips into the sierra’s and not a soul around.

CompactLuxuryFan > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 07/31/2018 at 16:31

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Just added more pics. A toilet plunger might be too big! But yeah, looks pull-out-able. 

CompactLuxuryFan > Long-Voyager 07/31/2018 at 16:32

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The rear bumper and even the hood ( ) are already a mess from San Francisco street parking. * That’s*  why I can’t have nice things. 

razorbeamteam > CompactLuxuryFan 07/31/2018 at 16:33

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you need one of these boys, if there is a dent this will handle it.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Suction-Cup-FT7009/301655881

CompactLuxuryFan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/31/2018 at 16:36

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True! So many lakes! And not many things to kill you.

I still think we were pretty lucky because it’s the peak of summer and many fires displaced travelers to places they wouldn’t have usually gone this weekend . Hiked there on Sunday and ran into a like 8 people who were leaving, were completely alone for 24 hours, then ran into another like 5 people going in as we were heading out.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > CompactLuxuryFan 07/31/2018 at 16:39

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at 7 bucks... i think razor got you covered....

i need to get me on of those... looks handy

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > CompactLuxuryFan 07/31/2018 at 16:42

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but also... if you have a plunger... id still give it a shot... i mean its the vacuum  that pulls the dent largely.... it might just work

Long-Voyager > CompactLuxuryFan 07/31/2018 at 16:59

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I would never live somewhere I had to park on the street.

CompactLuxuryFan > Long-Voyager 07/31/2018 at 18:07

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I have a garage spot but I need another one :D

Long-Voyager > CompactLuxuryFan 08/01/2018 at 07:03

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Car port?