Originally Posted by rainman1ne

Actually if you get a steel hood next to an aluminum hood and try to put a dent into it, the steel will dent easier vs the aluminum. People think of a coke can when they hear aluminum and expect it to be very soft. The steel is easier to repair and can take more damage vs aluminum. Being in the PDR business we upcharge on aluminum panels because of how much harder it is to push the dents out. It takes a lot more force rather than steel panels.