I bought my new to me truck last December. It is a 2016 and had 113k on the clock. It’s an access cab. I love the suicide doors and the long bed. Everything works and it’s quite step up from my ‘03 4Runner with nearly 300k in the clock.

I got a good deal even for these times. I knew it had been in a minor side-swipe accident before I bought it.

When I got home I noticed a dent in the passenger side rear bed panel. I tried to pull it out with a suction cup but no joy.

I noticed the other day a small crease dent under where the dent is, just above the tailpipe.

I have access to that and jumped underneath and tried to hit it back. When I got done I could see I got the crease out but I could see a bunch of little dents where I had hit it from the inside.

Now, I know with all going on in the world this is trivial and won’t matter in five years. I had my wife look at it and she said that I’m being too picky and a perfectionist. She’s right but it is my new truck.

I think about it and realize most people will never notice the dent on the bed and small dents I created. I also think of my guns and love to see wear on them as I shoot the snot out of them and carry them in and out of the holsters. Maybe I should think of the truck the same way. I mean, it is a truck after all.

What do my Sigforum brethren think? Don’t worry about it, it’s a truck and no one would ever notice but me? There is no paint damage or worry of rust.

I’m just trying to settle my mind about it. I have wanted a truck like this all my life and love it. The wife and I have been fortunate and not a vehicle payment for a long time.

Here is a pic I took for my Pops. He came up from Paducah and drove me to Ohio to buy this truck.

My opinion, don't worry about it, it's a truck. Especially the bed, in or out. Some people take it as a matter of pride to see scrapes, dents, and holes inside the bed of a truck. If it has no rust, then it is just aesthetics.

Look at it this way also, next time you do dent it up, you won't feel bad . Hope that helps.

Enjoy your truck, man. Nothing worse than a pristine vehicle to give you anxiety...cringing every time a rock kicks up.

6 years old, 113k with only those blemishes?

I’d say you’re doing just fine…drive it!

Thanks, Guys. Good points. I hadn’t thought of the next dent, lol, and it’ll happen. Especially, with all the time I spend at the ballpark with my boy and our range training policeman throughout the year.

And you’re right, nothing worse than a pristine truck. Kinda like a pristine gun. How boring they are.

See, I knew posting this and hearing from my invisible friends would make me feel better!

If it was new new it would drive me nuts but you’re probably going to accumulate a few dings here and there with a truck. If you plan to keep it a long time then it might be worth it because you sound kinda like me and every time you look at your truck you look at those dents. It's also a beautiful truck to look at with a nice looking paint job.

You could always take it to a paintless dent remover place and at least get a bid. That will help you decide if you want to get them fixed or not.

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Originally posted by Patriot:
6 years old, 113k with only those blemishes?

I’d say you’re doing just fine…drive it!

I would have said this. Do your best to let go of it and enjoy the new vic.

You may be able to push the dent out from the back by either reaching up from underneath or pushing on it from the cavity by removing the tail light housing.

That would be the extent of the effort put forth.

I had to do the same thing as I bought a 'junk' truck for the price of the engine. Been driving that one for three years now.

You got a good deal, knew it was in an accident previous, and it’s not new. I’d live with it, too.

I got my Taco brand new in 2016, so I was just as picky as you. I still got over it in less than a year. Mine already has some battle scars and I don’t wash it weekly anymore.

Take it to a paintless dent repair shop

I think I could reach the dent if I took the little bed box out or the taillight. I’m afraid I’d make it worse though. Probably pop it out too far.
Yeah, I’ve washed it a lot but after the little dents I caused it looks better dirty. Plus, it’sa lotta work to keep it clean!

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Originally posted by PASig:
Take it to a paintless dent repair shop

Or have one come to you, they can do quite a bit and make it look gooder

Hot water, not boiling. Metal has a memory & you just might be able to pop it.
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Dent Doctor, or whatever the local name of the dent repair shop is.

I went into the cabinets in the garage where I keep all the gun boxes (and fishing lures) and pulled on the wrong box and the top one came tumbling out... onto the hood of my wife's almost-new car. Ding! That cost me over $200 at Dent Group but it was a smart thing to get it fixed.

If it has to be right, then fix it!

I had my first "lesson in life" when it comes to pristine possessions that are meant to be consumed. My father-in-law borrowed my first brand-new truck back when I was 22 yrs. old. He didn't tell me that he was gonna haul cow-shit in it (no bed liner). Neither did he tell me that he was gonna scrap the side of the truck when he pulled thru the farmer's gate.

After having a minor pity party for myself (in private), it finally occurred to me that he had given me a beautiful and motivated wife and included himself for free (one of the kindest, most generous, and supportive person I have ever known). From that point on, I have learned to take care of my personal possessions as best I can, but never allow an irritation to grow into a problem.

Note: That 1968 pickup is long-gone to the scrap heap, but the beautiful and motivated wife is still around after 56 years! That sure as heck balances the scales of life!

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Originally posted by PASig:
Take it to a paintless dent repair shop

This ^^^^ DO NOT go working on it yourself! Leave it alone or leave it to a Pro.

Used truck or not that would drive me nuts. It's something I would see every time I washed her or just drove it. I have never been of the mindset that it's "just a truck." I love my truck. She's like a member of the family.

Pounding out a dent from the backside is risky business as you can often make it look worse. Some dents can be removed by the many kits available so you might at least take a look at those.

If it were me, I would have a pro do it.

For the remaining dents I suggest either contacting a paintless dent repair pro, or quitting while you're behind and walking away. There's no "in-between" solution.

It's not a new truck.

It's a used truck with over 100k in excelant used condition.

Bob