Possible fix for dented tailgates

A friend of mine said there is a Tacoma website, and looks like I found it!

Great info here - thank you to all the contributors.

My tailgate is dented (see pic), and the cost to replace w a new one, paint etc is high.

I'm considering buying this accessory (see other pic) which fits over the tailgate and might cover over the damage. Of course I'd have to bang out the dent as best I can first. Anyone try this before? Think it might work?

 

I'd contact a paintless dent repair specialist in your area first. If they can't fix it I'd just turn it in on my insurance. Shit happens and that's what insurance is for.

 

I dont see that working out too well imho.

 

Welcome to TacomaWorld

 

Thanks dessert taco - I will see if I can find a dent specialist.

I agree w you moto - as I see myself making it worse.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Might depend how good a banger you are.

I'd be shopping used from wrecking yards. 3rd gens are 6 model yrs in now, some have to be showing up

 

I’d try the PDR first, some of those guys can work wonders.

 

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visit a salvage yard

no doubt there is 1 undamaged.................U might have to beat the bushes

maybe repaint a good 1

 

I've found there is no time effective way to see if salvage yards have a Tacoma tailgate. None of the yards near me list their available vehicles online - so I guess one has to drive from yard to yard w fingers crossed?

 

didnt say it was convenient

could be rewarding

in my area we have a p/u only salvage yard

it works

 

Ended up making a claim w insurance co.
$500 deductible, which is still better than what used salvage piece + new paint woulda cost me.