Registration is FREE and takes seconds to complete!
Club-tC Members Receive:
» Advertisement Free Browsing
» Access to all tC Tech Articles
» Ability to post questions and comments
» Use of private message system
» Ability to share images
» Their own personal profile page
» More tC information then anywhere else
Sign Up Now!

Rear Fender Dent

Discussion in 'Paint and Body' started by kadragon, Aug 14, 2009.

  1. Offline

    kadragon New Member

    Member Since:
    Apr 11, 2009
    My Ride:
  2. 20 Scion tC
    Today I backed out of a parking lot and stopped to let another guy out. He backed right into me! My new tC that only has 3500 miles on it...
    A friends dad who runs a body shop has offered to come to my house and fix it for free. First he'll pop the dent out from the inside. He asked me though if I can have it ready for him, but I have no idea how to clear a way. I only need to get enough space so that you could stick your hand up there. He's not actually gonna do it by pushing it with his hand, I'm just using that as a reference.
    Thank you in advance.

    Oh and here's a pic
    [IMG]
    kadragon, Aug 14, 2009
    #1
  3. Offline

    Redneck4csa Premium Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 2, 2008
    Location:
    07 Scion tC
    My Ride:
  4. 20 Scion tC
    Hmm...have you taken off the panel on the inside to see what's behind it?
    Redneck4csa, Aug 18, 2009
    #2
  5. Offline
    • Staff / Moderator

    navylife59 Super Moderator

    Member Since:
    Mar 22, 2006
    Location:
    2005 Scion Tc
    My Ride:
  6. 20 Scion tC
    A big empty spot. Perfect place for a custom 10-12" built-in subwoofer enclosure. Also an area that needs more sound dampening to reduce road noise and skin flex (distortion).
    Upper Sash.JPG

    Removal here.
    Side Panel.JPG
    navylife59, Aug 18, 2009
    #3
  7. Offline

    Redneck4csa Premium Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 2, 2008
    Location:
    07 Scion tC
    My Ride:
  8. 20 Scion tC
    Ok then. It looks like all that needs to be done is to remove that panel. Sounds easy enough, right?...
    Redneck4csa, Aug 18, 2009
    #4
  9. Offline
    • Staff / Moderator

    navylife59 Super Moderator

    Member Since:
    Mar 22, 2006
    Location:
    2005 Scion Tc
    My Ride:
  10. 20 Scion tC
    This will get you started.
    This first....
    http://www.club-tc.com/forums/interior/5613-rear-seat-removal.html

    22. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY LH
    (a) Remove the 2 floor anchor bolts (front and rear seat
    belt).
    (b) Using a clip remover, remove the clip labeled A.
    (c) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw labeled A and
    remove the hook of the trim by turning it
    counterclockwise.
    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    (d) Using a clip remover, detach the 8 clips.
    (e) Detach the 3 claws and remove the trim.
    23. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY RH
    HINT:
    Use the same procedures described for the LH side
    navylife59, Aug 19, 2009
    #5
  11. Offline

    kadragon New Member

    Member Since:
    Apr 11, 2009
    My Ride:
  12. 20 Scion tC
    Thanks for your help!
    The dent is gone but there're still leftover creases. My friend's dad said he fills them in and repaints the panel, but I don't want to do that because I'm getting it painted black next year.
    I can push the creases into place but they won't stay. Anyone know a way to get them out? I've seen some videos of people using dry ice and hair driers on youtube, but it didn't seem to work 100% and some people say it damages the integrity of the panel if you don't do it right.
    kadragon, Aug 19, 2009
    #6

Share This Page