MB dealership put door ding in my CLKBS

Apr 15, 2009 | 08:04 PM

toddturbos

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MB dealership put door ding in my CLKBS

Just picked up my CLK BS and the passenger side front panel had a door ding just below the A-pillar, bummer. Looks like it's going to be difficult to fix. The service rep and I were taping on the panel, and it appears to be plastic, is it? When tapping, there is a noticeable difference in sound.

Anyone had any similar door dings in this area, if so, were you successful in repairing without body work?

Thanks
Todd

Apr 15, 2009 | 10:56 PM

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Not a door ding its a crease in the fender, most of the BS have them. If the dealer orders another fender it'll have the same crease after its mounted. I believe it's due to the mounting hardware that pull the composite in. Search is your friend.
Jimmy

Apr 16, 2009 | 12:13 AM

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Thanks Jimmy.

Apr 16, 2009 | 08:36 AM

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Toddturbos,

There is also a survey that pointed out the color and built date of most of the affected vehicles.

What is your vehicles color and build date..?

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Apr 16, 2009 | 10:50 AM

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Color is Silver, not sure what the build date.

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Apr 16, 2009 | 12:14 PM

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Color is Silver, not sure what the build date.

Todd

I think the build date is in the door jam?

Apr 17, 2009 | 03:02 AM

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It's not a door ding. The front quarter panels are made of carbon / urethane I believe. I recall my dent guy previously told me that it can't be dented like the Saturn doors.