Dent on the hood by a Chrysler: fixable?

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-27-2009, 03:16 AM

I got a small dent on the hood (right on top of the driver side grille). It was caused by a freaking Chrysler "300" series when it reversed and literally sat on my hood. The grille cracked too, and my front license plate fell off as well. Sigh. This all happened when my car was parked and I was watching it from my window. The Chrysler wasn't even parked at a legal spot--in fact it was in front of a fire hydrant. before I got to it, it sped away and I failed to get the license plate number =(

Anyway, the dent isn't huge, but it's definitely noticeable (since it's right on top of the grille). I was wondering whether its possible to fix the dent at a mechanic. I've heard they use some tool to pretty much pull the dent so it rounds up again. Is this even possible? I really don't want to spend 600+ for another hood, but I also don't want to keep my love damaged like that =(

Any suggestions?

Dent is right on top of the cracked grille =(

So, fixable? Yes, No?

Addicted2Boost · 07-27-2009, 03:25 AM

post some pics. Best bet is to take it to a shop and see what they can do for you.

JFU · 07-27-2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Addicted2Boost

post some pics. Best bet is to take it to a shop and see what they can do for you.

+1

How big is the dent?

You can try some paintless dent removal services.
they usually charge around 60-70 for a dime size dent
or around 125 dollars an hour for labor (where I'm from)

Time to upgrade to a carbon fiber hood?
(on second thought if that happend with a cf hood, i think the damage would not be fixable)

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-27-2009, 09:34 PM

I'll post pics up as soon as possible. What's the difference between carbon fiber body parts vs regular ones, anyway? (I have regular)

jopa489 · 07-27-2009, 09:47 PM

If it's just a dent, PDR can work wonders (and for very cheap money). It can't be too close to the edge though, that will be your only concern.

Express · 07-27-2009, 09:48 PM

chrysler.

lol.

Noc57 · 07-27-2009, 09:56 PM

PDR? dunno it really depends, I'd have to see it.

But judging by what you described I'd say probably not, you'll most likely need a new hood.

again...

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-28-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Noc57

PDR? dunno it really depends, I'd have to see it.

But judging by what you described I'd say probably not, you'll most likely need a new hood.

again...

Haha, funny banner. Alright alright, I posted the pics

ska///235i · 07-28-2009, 09:46 PM

so the dent is ON the grill....just change the grill

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-28-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

so the dent is ON the grill....just change the grill

No no, sorry if the pics aren't that clear (due to flash), but the dent is right on top of the grille (when the grille finishes). You see that small opening on top of the grille? That's where the hood got dented.

JayKay335i · 07-29-2009, 01:42 AM

See if a body shop can fix it. If you need a new hood than go with a sweet CF hood. Blacked out grills. If its to much, claim it as a hit and run.

nr09 · 07-29-2009, 03:00 AM

I just got a dent removed from the center of my door and the specialist said that dents that occur at the edges of body panels are impossible to remove. Good luck tho.

jewishcubbiesfan · 07-29-2009, 08:49 AM

it looks like your car has a unibrow. Time to get that shit shaved or waxed. I don't think PDR will be able to fix that, but it doesnt hurt to ask. Stop by a shop and see what they say, if they can't fix it, buy a new hood. The person that hit you is a dick for driving away and not leaving any note or anything.

jopa489 · 07-29-2009, 06:33 PM

That's too close for me to tell. Can't hurt to take it to a place for a quote though.

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-29-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jewishcubbiesfan

it looks like your car has a unibrow. Time to get that shit shaved or waxed. I don't think PDR will be able to fix that, but it doesnt hurt to ask. Stop by a shop and see what they say, if they can't fix it, buy a new hood. The person that hit you is a dick for driving away and not leaving any note or anything.

That "unibrow" is the paint made by the car that went on top of mine. I already got it off lol

Yeah, I'm just gonna go to a shop blah. There goes money for no reason.

UncleWede · 07-30-2009, 10:01 AM

Do you not have uninsured motorist coverage? Usually the deductible is a lot lower on that.

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-31-2009, 04:06 PM

I do have insurance, but if I claim it as "hit and run", will they really buy into that? I mean, i never got the plate number down, so basically I have no proof that someone else did it and not me. I'm so upset =(

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UnknownSpiritX5 Drive till Infinity 35 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 07 328i (E90), 2020 X5 40i (G0 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Dent on the hood by a Chrysler: fixable? I got a small dent on the hood (right on top of the driver side grille). It was caused by a freaking Chrysler "300" series when it reversed and literally sat on my hood. The grille cracked too, and my front license plate fell off as well. Sigh. This all happened when my car was parked and I was watching it from my window. The Chrysler wasn't even parked at a legal spot--in fact it was in front of a fire hydrant. before I got to it, it sped away and I failed to get the license plate number =( Anyway, the dent isn't huge, but it's definitely noticeable (since it's right on top of the grille). I was wondering whether its possible to fix the dent at a mechanic. I've heard they use some tool to pretty much pull the dent so it rounds up again. Is this even possible? I really don't want to spend 600+ for another hood, but I also don't want to keep my love damaged like that =( Any suggestions? Dent is right on top of the cracked grille =( So, fixable? Yes, No? __________________ Drive till Infinity \| '07 Jet Back 328i \| Sport-LESS ._. \| Last edited by UnknownSpiritX5; 07-28-2009 at 10:03 PM..
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Addicted2Boost FBO 62 Rep 2,504 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	post some pics. Best bet is to take it to a shop and see what they can do for you. __________________
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UnknownSpiritX5 Drive till Infinity 35 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 07 328i (E90), 2020 X5 40i (G0 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	I'll post pics up as soon as possible. What's the difference between carbon fiber body parts vs regular ones, anyway? (I have regular) __________________ Drive till Infinity \| '07 Jet Back 328i \| Sport-LESS ._. \|
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jopa489 Major General 124 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	If it's just a dent, PDR can work wonders (and for very cheap money). It can't be too close to the edge though, that will be your only concern. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 76 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	PDR? dunno it really depends, I'd have to see it. But judging by what you described I'd say probably not, you'll most likely need a new hood. again...
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ska///235i ***** noob 1412 Rep 10,477 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	so the dent is ON the grill....just change the grill __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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JayKay335i Banned 198 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	See if a body shop can fix it. If you need a new hood than go with a sweet CF hood. Blacked out grills. If its to much, claim it as a hit and run.
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nr09 New Member 2 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I just got a dent removed from the center of my door and the specialist said that dents that occur at the edges of body panels are impossible to remove. Good luck tho. __________________ 2006 325i \| Sparkling Graphite \| Black Interior \| Steptronic \| Premium Pkg \| iDrive \| Xenons \| Heated Seats
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jewishcubbiesfan Private First Class 13 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 07 Montego Blue E90 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (0)	it looks like your car has a unibrow. Time to get that shit shaved or waxed. I don't think PDR will be able to fix that, but it doesnt hurt to ask. Stop by a shop and see what they say, if they can't fix it, buy a new hood. The person that hit you is a dick for driving away and not leaving any note or anything.
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jopa489 Major General 124 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	That's too close for me to tell. Can't hurt to take it to a place for a quote though. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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UnknownSpiritX5 Drive till Infinity 35 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 07 328i (E90), 2020 X5 40i (G0 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	I do have insurance, but if I claim it as "hit and run", will they really buy into that? I mean, i never got the plate number down, so basically I have no proof that someone else did it and not me. I'm so upset =( __________________ Drive till Infinity \| '07 Jet Back 328i \| Sport-LESS ._. \|
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