1969 Barracuda trunk finish panel

Yes, that is the panel in question. Was there a difference in quality, or was one just damaged and returned?
The one I returned had a couple small scratch/dents. It was obviously returned before, since it had multiple layers of tape on the shipping box...

This is the one I sent back.

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My original finish panel.
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After putting many hours into removing the dents and scratches. A couple spots still need a little more work.
It's put it away for now. Might get it out and finish it some day... I used a little hammer and some deep 1/4" drive sockets as my dent removal tools.

I've never compared the weight.

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My Finish Panel Before



After several hours and hours more needed...



I think a set of "Paintless Dent Removal" tools would work for some of the remaining imperfections... “¯\_(ツ)_/¯“
I just wanted to see if I could straighten it. Tap, tap, tap, Tap, tap, tap... Just takes time.
Anodizing, Painting, and/or Correctly Refinishing is another story.