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      04-01-2009, 02:06 PM   #1
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Hi all,

I got a big and sharp damage on the hood yesterday.

Please recommend me what way is best to repair my car.

I live in Sacramento.
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      04-01-2009, 02:21 PM   #2
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So sorry to see your car get damaged. To me it looks like a body shop repair.

Can I ask...what is the hell caused that?
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So sorry to see your car get damaged. To me it looks like a body shop repair.

Can I ask...what is the hell caused that?
+1. Get nailed by a toll booth thingy?
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Someting looks like bearing was bounced on the highway and hit my car.
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Suprised the windshield didn't get hit.
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Suprised the windshield didn't get hit.
looks like it might have hit the windshield wiper and bounced off......def take it to a body shop it would be a lot easier than bondo-ing it yourself.
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Maybe it is the time to get a CF hood........
Good that you are safe!
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Daaaaamn. Definitely a repair for a body shop. I'd guess 500-700.
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