Is there a fix?

[ac7nj]

This is easy to fix with epoxy and fiberglass filters. The most problematic part is matching the color. Sometimes it’s easier to mask off and paint.
This project takes a little time every day until the patch doesn’t show. Getting the surface smooth is vital. I often used water to make it shiny, spotting more to be done.

[MDFiver]

What's on the other side of the cap? Maybe you can remove a bed or wall on the inside and push the dent out from the inside. Might be more trouble than it's worth.

[Doug Nelson]

There are many pointless dent repair. They are great at their craft and reasonably priced.

[rudedawg1951]

Paint - less dent repair, if its metal. They are great and affordable.


https://www.dentvanishaz.com/home/


I used this guy in Phoenix AZ. His web site shows befor and after pics. I am sure you have someone in your area that can fix that dent at a reasonable price. Good Luck

[Bonron]

Originally Posted by OldWEB

Well, I'd have a Pepsi!

All kidding aside, it’s probably aluminum so get some dry ice and rub it against the dent, that may pull the metal back into shape. Or,, there’s always the fix-a-dent guys could probably correct it.

[DonDee]

Turned too sharp while backing on uneven surface and wrinkled our cargo trailer. 2 pieces of aluminum diamond plate and looks like it belongs.

[THenne1713]

Originally Posted by deeojoe

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Anyone know a fix for this without replacing the whole cap?

Suction cups and hot glue gun sticks used at 'PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL" body shops? Might send PIC to one of them and see what they say?

[10EC]

just leave it and look at it all the time to remind you to be carefull. Or could just trade it in for a new one.

[TimtheToolGy]

OP Keep in mind that your time is worth something. Let's call it $20 to $60 an hour. Investigating, determining what to do, body work, painting, appearance, durability, ...

Get rough quote on repair and if too high then either do nothing or consider covering it with decent material which will cost some money but is low risk, should look fine for most people and likely would not take much time or skill to do.

I would be tempted to not seal around outside of cover but seal well around perimeter under cover and where screws would pierce (under) cover with a gap at bottom for moisture to drain.

[Gammel]

What? Nobody's suggested 'duck' tape yet?

[Empty nest]

Get a chisel-point Sharpie in black or red and draw some large arrows around it pointing at it and come up with a good “I hit a 16-point deer” story and use it as a conversation piece. We just bought a 45’ Tiffin Allegro Bus (used of course) and I got way to close to a small tree making a turn in an RV park and I left 6 really good scratch marks on one of the slides. My wife refuses to let me get it painted until I learn how to drive it (probably not such a bad idea) but it’s really driving me crazy knowing it’s there. She actually reminded of it this evening over dinner. She’s such a loving wife! RVs are a lot like helicopters. They will humble you.

[Jchemie]

Stop banging you head on the cap when checking the battery box!

[Dave Pelletier]

Originally Posted by 1JetDoc

It's not going to be an easy repair. The crease at the top of the dent means the metal has been stretched and it isn't just going to pop out. Filling the dent with Bondo and covering it with a sticker may look good for a day or two, but it's eventually going to pop out and look even worse.

I have seen some trailers that have the entire lower front section covered with diamond plate aluminum sheet material. It may cost a bit more at the start, but if done properly, it not only looks good, but will protect the front of your trailer from rock chips and more dents.

Ditto.

[GeorgeandTheBear]

Repair as best you can and then take it to a vehicle wrap place and have them put fake diamond plate up high enough to cover the repair. Or, order it from Amazon and attempt it yourself. The pattern should camouflage imperfections pretty well.