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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 01:29 PM
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Just Zoomed in on the rear extension piece. Here’s Zoomed in and Unzoomed.







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At first I said the same. I think what you are seeing is a photo with and insert included. The insert is a very slightly zoomed photo of the original. That's my take.
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Something in this picture doesn't look right ???
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 01:52 PM
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Find a local reputable body shop that specializes in higher end vehicles. Shouldn't be too bad of a repair.
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 02:05 PM
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instead of all these fruity workaround suggestions being offered, take it to a decent body shop and spend the couple hundred bucks for such a small area to be sanded/painted/blended properly. no you cant fix that with buffing/etc, the paint is rubbed off.

dont be ghetto, get it fixed right.
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by phalse
instead of all these fruity workaround suggestions being offered, take it to a decent body shop and spend the couple hundred bucks for such a small area to be sanded/painted/blended properly. no you cant fix that with buffing/etc, the paint is rubbed off.

dont be ghetto, get it fixed right.
It's not rocket science. Just a simple repair. GM touch up paint, clear coat, some sanding, some buffing is all that's needed.
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by KGrant
Just Zoomed in on the rear extension piece. Here’s Zoomed in and Unzoomed.


Now that looks better! and makes sense.
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Wvstingray16
Backed into something (obviously)

2016 and first mark on her smh

What is this??
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Stackenali
Find a local reputable body shop that specializes in higher end vehicles. Shouldn't be too bad of a repair.
Never seen local reputable body shop that specializes in low end vehicle have you? Now that I think about it, I have never seen a local unreputable body shop that specializes in high end vehicles either.
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
What is this??
It's a skuff.

Me thinks you meant to ask where.
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 10:53 PM
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 11:01 PM
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MMD
Never seen local reputable body shop that specializes in low end vehicle have you? Now that I think about it, I have never seen a local unreputable body shop that specializes in high end vehicles either.
Never have seen any body shop that advertises reputable either.
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 12:03 PM
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Nothing "fruity" there are many here quite capable of excellent spot repairs, but mainly because of years of experience. If someone has never done it or is unsure of their capabilities then by all means go to a shop to have a "professional" repair. It is all about the right materials, prep, and patience to follow steps ... we are just trying to help.
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Wvstingray16
Backed into something (obviously)

2016 and first mark on her smh

I feel your PAIN!

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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
Never have seen any body shop that advertises reputable either.
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