So my question, is it possible to remove the bend and reach to 99% smoothness around the bend area and not apply the new color on whole top area?
BHPian somersault recently shared this with other enthusiasts:
Hello Members,
I need your opinion on how to fix following problem with my Kodiaq.
Recently, while washing the car, my washing person opened the tailgate and put the key on top of the panoramic sun roof. After some time, the tailgate started closing automatically along with all doors. But during this process, the key entered into the bay below the tailgate where it is hinged to the roof. Because of the motor power during closing, the tailgate part got bent over the key which got struck there. Please see the attached pictures.
I took the car to authorized service station which quoted about 11K for the work. The work involves removing the bend and repainting the top portion of the tailgate above the glass area.
Now my concern is about repainting. I believe repainted area will not match the finish and fineness of the factory paint. So is there a way where just the bend can be removed but no repainting is done?
As of now, there are hardly 2 dots of paint removal on the top around the bend. I feel, that alone can be repainted since this area is invisible to normal users. So my question, is it possible to remove the bend and reach to 99% smoothness around the bend area and not apply the new color on whole top area?
Since the Service center is not agreeing to this, can this be done by external local garage yet no issue on the warranty?
Here’s what BHPian SilverSmoke had to say in this matter:
Issue is when dent will be taken out, most of the applied paint with get removed on its own during the process. If you can get job done outside, you should as it is a minor stuff & it won’t void warranty. With few paint touches, that won’t be visible as it’s on top dome area.
Here’s what Bhpian jangra shared with other enthusiasts:
It seems like water might seep in through that dent, but if you’re sure it won’t, you can just leave it as it is. However, knowing there’s a dent can be mentally frustrating – I feel the same way whenever I see one. If that would bother you too, it’s best to get it fixed. I recommend getting it done through Skoda since their paint matches perfectly. I had a dent removed from my Kodiaq’s tailgate, and you can’t even tell it was ever there.
Meanwhile here’s what BHPian MileCruncher had to say in this matter
Paint corrosion / rust warranty is for 7 years on VAG cars. Please do check. Exposed metal especially in an area like Mumbai needs to be covered up ASAP because that is the starting point of rust due to coastal salty air.
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