Dent in Evora quarter panel

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Dent in Evora quarter panel

Post by Jordan » Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:18 pm

I have noticed a dent in my rear passenger side quarter panel, it is like a car park next has opened the door and touched it and no more but it has popped in however no scratch or paint from another car,

is this a hard thing to have fixed or popped back into shape? also costly ? any info on the matter would be appreciated :cheers
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Re: Dent in Evora quarter panel

Post by j2 lot » Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:23 pm

Have a look on TLF -I think there is a thread about this, button sized dimple just behind the door? Something to do with the manufacturing process of the clam.....
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Re: Dent in Evora quarter panel

Post by Jordan » Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:47 pm

that sounds about right j2 lot ! maybe it isn't another car that has accidentally touched it then ?
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Re: Dent in Evora quarter panel

Post by DDtB » Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:10 am

They've all got a wee crease on the panel just behind the door.

Iirc Graeme rejected the first evora they got for having it.. Only to find they all do.


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Re: Dent in Evora quarter panel

Post by campbell » Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:06 am

Mine used to have a small crease in the rear bumper.

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Re: Dent in Evora quarter panel

Post by Jordan » Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:42 pm

I had a read of the link on 'TLF seems it appears to be an illusion and you'll only see it every now and again, that will bug the life out of me now ha ha. cheers guys
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Re: Dent in Evora quarter panel

Post by campbell » Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:37 pm

Are you not selling up anyway, Jordan?
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Re: Dent in Evora quarter panel

Post by Dominic » Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:25 pm

What are the Evora clams made from? Same as elises? Does it dent?... Though it would just crack.
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Re: Dent in Evora quarter panel

Post by j2 lot » Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:11 am

Dom, It's not actually a dent more of a shading in the GRP. Its only visible in certain lights / angles and is a thumb print size 'pull' in the surface where it is was glued or held during manufacture.
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