ouch, looks bad but should be a pretty simple fix at a good quality shop.

 

I got quoted $450 for paintless dent removal.. Guy said it shouldn't be too hard but might see a slight wave if examined closely.

 

That's probably the cheapest route then.

 

450 is too much! My guy here in FL 200 to repair that. Maybe because he does a lot more work for new car dealers. Maybe call around to used/new car dealers like lexus, Cadillac, carmax etc ask who they use. Whomever they hire will most likely do it for less and better job. Maybe you can tell the pdr guy you can meet him at one of these dealers when he has a few cars lined up if he can squeeze you in. Thats what I do!

 

Also any imperfections after the pdr work you can wetsand with 1500-2000 and buff out.

 

The waves will be in the sheetmetal not the paint.

 

+1

I wouldn't go the PDR route since the dent extends to the edge of the trunk lid panel which will leave the "waves."
PDR would be appropriate for isolated dents that don't come into contact with other panels and edges.

 

Correct the waves are in the sheetmetal, but you can wet sand PDR repair to get rid of the tooling marks. I have done it several times and my buddy owns a well known PDR business. What you will be doing is flatting out the top waves marks. If done right you can almost have a perfect finish

 

shameless plug ......but i have a brand new trunk lid cover Im trying to get rid of for $250 + whatever fees it would be for shipping

 

What color/year is it?

 

06-08 year...and it's grey not OEM color...may possibly fit newer models too but don't quote me on that

 

That looks pretty good to me! How does it look up close in-person?

 

Damn nice! how much did they cost you?

 

Cost $450 and took about 4.5hrs. Looks pretty good and not noticeable unless you really stare at it and see unnatural reflections.

 

^Wow that turned out better than I was expecting

nice