12-21-2012, 05:31 PM | #1 |
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I've had the car for less than 48 hours....
and I already have a f***'in dent on the hood. Must have been something falling from the trees this morning during a wind storm. Similar thing happened to my brand new Porsche (a branch fell from a tree and left a nice sized dent on the hood). At least PDR took care of the Porsche dent perfectly. Hope it's just as easy for the BMW.
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I am so sorry to hear that. Please try a pdr first. |
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About two months after taking delivery someone dinged rear quarter panel just above the bend at the wheel well. I called the dealer and they quoted $185 thought too much and called local auto body shop I have used in the past and they just recommended someone they use. He quoted over the phone $175 if diameter not greater than quarter.
He came to my house and I watched him remove the deep dent, it was amazing, I can no longer find where the exact spot of the dent is. BTW - those videos you see on-line would have never worked. It took him about an hour using hot adhesive, suction cup, and hammer. He stated that the location of the dent he was not able to push the dent out from behind, why it took longer than it should. Also must be factory applied paint, if aftermarket the paint will just come off. At the end he charged me $150, well worth the price, but $88 would have been better. Good luck, I am sure it will look just like new with the exception of a lighter wallet. |
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12-21-2012, 06:22 PM | #11 | |
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Seriously, tend to those trees. Hire an arborist and have them thinned/trimmed. A properly maintained tree will never shed limbs during a storm unless it's a really healthy blow or a really unhealthy tree. Good luck with the PDR. |
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obviously not, since it's the second car it's happened to. all kididng aside that does suck. I feel for you bro..
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You can see just how thin the new hood is compared to the E90. I think I might have to get a car cover or figure something out for the fall. All those acorns falling are going to wreak havoc. |
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