Is there any way to repair a dented rear fender without bondo-ing it to death (ie. can it be removed)?

PS - Paintless dent repair ain't gonna fix this one so don't bother suggesting it. There is paint missing and the edge by the rear wheel well is seriously crimpled.

 

Bondo will be your friend... Good luck...

 

Yes, it can be removed. Not for the inexperienced.

 

Picture would help us to understand wtf your talking about

 

bondo may be needed, depends on the damage...PICS!

 

it'll never be the same, unless you graft on a new rear quarter panel & re-spray the whole car. sorry for the bad news, but that's just how it is.