Fender Creased Surprise!

[Lone]

Some nice person left an 18" crease in my left, front fender above the wheel well. I thought I knew pretty much everything about my Ranger, but was surprised when my body shop told me it was aluminum and they don't work on aluminum. After many phone calls, I did locate a reputable shop that did work on aluminum and was on my insurance company's list. Part two, I was given two options at about the same cost, roughly $1100. They can repair the damage, but aluminum has a "memory" and, in time, would revert to its damaged state and crack the filler and paint. Or I can go for a new fender. I chose B and have filed a claim. I'll try to update as this unfolds. Be careful out there.

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[Msfitoy]

PDR ...it's been proven to work...

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/very-angry-at-entitled-careless-idiots.14275/

 

[Lone]

I've used PDR on several occasions with good results. Unfortunately, there's paint damage as well.

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

I've used PDR on several occasions with good results. Unfortunately, there's paint damage as well.

I feel your pain my friend, looks like your insurance is treating you well though so best of luck on a quicker return!

 

[Jason B]

Some nice person left an 18" crease ...

... as this unfolds. Be careful out there.

Nice pun, intended or not.

Are the Rangers really Aluminum. I thought it was just the hood and tailgate.
I guess I can check mine with a magnet.

 

[AzScorpion]

Nice pun, intended or not.

Are the Rangers really Aluminum. I thought it was just the hood and tailgate.
I guess I can check mine with a magnet.

Only the tailgate, hood and fenders are aluminum.

 

[Dahveed]

Nice pun, intended or not.

Are the Rangers really Aluminum. I thought it was just the hood and tailgate.
I guess I can check mine with a magnet.

If I recall:

aluminum - hood, front fenders, tailgate
steel - cab, doors, rear fenders, bed

 

[Bludrok]

Perfect time for some wide body fenders.....

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/raptor-ranger-wide-body-kit.6292/

 

[Lone]

Update. Finally dropped Lone off at Maryland Collision. Only question on the quote was having the color listed as orange. Told them I did not want an orange fender on my red Ranger. Just got a call and they will be able to repair the crease without replacing the fender. Should have it back and good as new by Friday. Fingers crossed. ?

 

[FX4Offroad]

Update. Finally dropped Lone off at Maryland Collision. Only question on the quote was having the color listed as orange. Told them I did not want an orange fender on my red Ranger. Just got a call and they will be able to repair the crease without replacing the fender. Should have it back and good as new by Friday. Fingers crossed. ?

Didn't they tell you that a repair might re-crease later?

 

[Lone]

Didn't they tell you that a repair might re-crease later?

Original estimate, yes. Once they got it in the shop and took a closer look, they decided it was OK to fix. I asked them about it reappearing and they said it would not. Still got my fingers crossed.

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