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Old 11-03-2012, 07:36 PM   #1
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What dent ?

What do you think? Better than replacing the panel in order not to stare at a nasty dent int the alum.
I now have a security light. The switch is inside the AS right next to the bed.
Here are before and after pics.
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Old 11-03-2012, 07:39 PM   #2
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Old 11-03-2012, 08:11 PM   #3
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Great idea - the only other thing I would have suggested would have been a bit of filler and your favourite decal !

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Old 11-03-2012, 08:33 PM   #4
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What a bright idea!
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Old 11-03-2012, 08:59 PM   #5
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Great idea. Looks like something the factory should consider.
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Old 11-03-2012, 09:02 PM   #6
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Looks great! Do i see two marker lights there too? Was that another dent or just additional lighting..
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Old 11-04-2012, 02:03 AM   #7
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Looks great! Do i see two marker lights there too? Was that another dent or just additional lighting..
Those markers are original factory.
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Old 11-04-2012, 06:39 AM   #8
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Great fix. Sigh. If only we could strategically place all of our dreaded dents in areas conducive to great fixes!
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Old 11-04-2012, 06:51 AM   #9
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Great fix. Sigh. If only we could strategically place all of our dreaded dents in areas conducive to great fixes!
...i like the idea, lights everywhere! Then we would be confused for ufo's haha
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Brilliant!
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Old 11-04-2012, 10:40 AM   #12
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Great fix. Sigh. If only we could strategically place all of our dreaded dents in areas conducive to great fixes!
I definitely got lucky on the precise placement of this particular ding. It's a strategy that can be used in rare occasions and not often or the AS can become a Christmas tree.
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Old 11-04-2012, 10:48 AM   #13
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The creativity and MacGuyverism of this group always impresses!!!
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