Model 3 Rocker panel dent repair

[Rahul Singh]

Recently while going in a parking lot i unfortunately hit the curb and these is a big dent(Length wise) and some paint removal of my driver side rocker panel / side skirt

These are the questions in mind ?

1. Is the repairable ?
2. Can this be done via PDR ?
3. Only option is replace ?
4. Guesstimate of the fix ?
5. Any options to hide this ?
6. Any leads in seattle area of people having similar instances

These are options i can think ?

1. PDR ? If possible. Hides 90% of the soreness to eye
2. Paint the section so that rust is not a problem
3. some side skirt panels aftermarket and glue it
4. Body Shop
5. Check insurance if the repair is very important to the structure
6. Leave as is


Can folks helps on these questions please

 

[ewoodrick]

Just open a Service Ticket in the app.

 

[buckets0fun]

Yes repair. Likely over 8k$
PDR won’t be a thing here, unless light money on fire is fun?

Send to body shop or ignore it. Insurance will likely cover this.

 

[Rahul Singh]

Yes repair. Likely over 8k$
PDR won’t be a thing here, unless light money on fire is fun?

Send to body shop or ignore it. Insurance will likely cover this.

8k . Thats huge don't you think this can be managed by a body shop without replace. I am guessing youare talking about replacing ?

 

[ewoodrick]

Yes repair. Likely over 8k$
PDR won’t be a thing here, unless light money on fire is fun?

Send to body shop or ignore it. Insurance will likely cover this.

Why did you feel a need to down vote my statement?

Especially since that's the way that you can start a conversation with Tesla Service and Body Shop?

 

[father_of_6]

This may sound strange, but of all the body damage the Model 3 can have, that one almost *blends in* with the look. If it were on both sides and smooth it would look pretty natural.

If I had a choice between spending 8k and "living with it", I'd be trying to make the exact same damage on the passenger side.