ok thanks! yeah the filler was about 1/2 inch thick
i should get some pics but there were holes near the edge of the qp where it meets with the door-you could tell someone used a slide hammer try to pull the dent out. it's in a spot that i won't be able to get with a dolly (first time doing bodywork btw wish me luck lol). at one point i was going to just put an over fender but i'll -try- save the stock metal first