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This happened the other day. It is small but very annoying. I am looking to get it repaired and would like some advice on repair options. I know it’s a truck and it comes with the territory, but I am going to get it fixed. Advice is appreciated.

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Wow. That must have been a big rock.

Getting behind the panel and pushing the dent out from the inside would be a first step. I’ve never tried on the R1 or in a front fascia but have punched out many dents in doors.
 

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AH, bummer. Is that piece metal or plastic?
 

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I would just replace the whole panel.
 

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A little bondo and a silver paint marker
 

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If you want it to be perfect, get a new panel. Pro shops will charge you as much. Or put some silver paint and move on.
 

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Bondo it, make it smooth and get that panel wrapped.
 

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Wonder how hard it is replace that panel?
 

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Pretty sure the whole lower front panel is all one piece. Personally I'd just get some touch up paint and maybe a little filler. Other wise Murphy's law will apply and it'll get damaged the day after you spend thousands to fix it.
It's an adventure truck after all.... sorry had to say it.
 

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This happened the other day. It is small but very annoying. I am looking to get it repaired and would like some advice on repair options. I know it’s a truck and it comes with the territory, but I am going to get it fixed. Advice is appreciated.

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I had a similar thing happen and I ended up having mine replaced to the tune of about 650 bucks .
 
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Where did you get it through? Gear shop?
 
 





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