its a bit dark... and cold, but i checked around the body and it does seem to go all the way around the car... and if you open the door that is where it is welded to the front part of the car... so with that said that would seem to be a rediculous amount of work for that size of a dent. Just take it to maaco.. ive had a good experience with them so far and the will get it out, touch up the paint and make it all better :).