Could only happen to me...

Bauran · 11-22-2013, 05:54 AM

Got my car washed and waxed yesterday and when I got home I was admiring the work the shop did. While I was standing right there looking a pine cone fell from the tree next to our driveway and hit my hood, denting it.

It's not a really large or even deep dent but jebus...can't I have nice things???

Does anyone know of any things I can do to try to pop this little blemish out? I really hate to take it to a body shop and get reamed for such a small blemish.

Thanks!

PaulZ370 · 11-22-2013, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bauran

Got my car washed and waxed yesterday and when I got home I was admiring the work the shop did. While I was standing right there looking a pine cone fell from the tree next to our driveway and hit my hood, denting it.

It's not a really large or even deep dent but jebus...can't I have nice things???

Does anyone know of any things I can do to try to pop this little blemish out? I really hate to take it to a body shop and get reamed for such a small blemish.

Thanks!

There are places that will fix dings without having to do resurfacing and paint and so on... might want to do a search online in your area...

Sorry to hear that...

exsanity · 11-22-2013, 06:10 AM

I've used a can of compressed air and a hair dryer before. As long as there is no crease in the dent.

gurneyeagle · 11-22-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulZ370

There are places that will fix dings without having to do resurfacing and paint and so on... might want to do a search online in your area...

Sorry to hear that...

Do a google search for "paintless dent removal" in your area. It will cost you a little over $100 and you won't be able to tell it was ever dinged.

Justice97 · 11-22-2013, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Do a google search for "paintless dent removal" in your area. It will cost you a little over $100 and you won't be able to tell it was ever dinged.

Yep yep, and get a chainsaw. The tree must die!!! That won't be the only pine cone it sheds. I had a tree that was becoming problematic, by that I mean costing me money and time. $400 later, no problem.

I like trees, but at $100 plus per pine cone, it could become very expensive.

onzedge · 11-22-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Do a google search for "paintless dent removal" in your area. It will cost you a little over $100 and you won't be able to tell it was ever dinged.

kenchan · 11-22-2013, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bauran

Got my car washed and waxed yesterday and when I got home I was admiring the work the shop did. While I was standing right there looking a pine cone fell from the tree next to our driveway and hit my hood, denting it.

It's not a really large or even deep dent but jebus...can't I have nice things???

Does anyone know of any things I can do to try to pop this little blemish out? I really hate to take it to a body shop and get reamed for such a small blemish.

Thanks!

Have it pdr'ed

if its small amd can gain access, it can be pushed out

Z-Girl 12 · 11-22-2013, 07:28 AM

dang that sucks

onzedge · 11-22-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Have it pdr'ed

if its small amd can gain access, it can be pushed out

Truth. I had a nasty little dent removed and you cannot tell it was ever there.

SouthArk370Z · 11-22-2013, 08:40 AM

Shop around. As long as it's a "smooth" dent (no creases), you should be able to find a body shop or PDR place that can fix the dent for a reasonable cost. You may be able to DIY - if you can access the back of the dent, try pushing it out.

Bauran · 11-22-2013, 09:16 AM

Thanks all for the support and ideas, I'll shop around and see what I can come up with.

Gadgetech · 11-22-2013, 09:20 AM

I had hail damage on a Maxima and for $300 bucks they took out 20-30 dings or so. Don't know the exact count but it was a bunch. It was the dark cherry color too and any imperfections would have been easy to spot but there were none.

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Mt Tam I am · 11-22-2013, 09:20 AM

Good luck OP.

Elan · 11-22-2013, 01:26 PM

Bad luck Brian owns a Z now?!

DavidZ370 · 11-22-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Elan

Bad luck Brian owns a Z now?!

Tried to laugh, didn't work.

11-22-2013, 05:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bauran Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC Posts: 117 Drives: 12 370Z Nismo M6 Rep Power: 12	Could only happen to me... Got my car washed and waxed yesterday and when I got home I was admiring the work the shop did. While I was standing right there looking a pine cone fell from the tree next to our driveway and hit my hood, denting it. It's not a really large or even deep dent but jebus...can't I have nice things??? Does anyone know of any things I can do to try to pop this little blemish out? I really hate to take it to a body shop and get reamed for such a small blemish. Thanks!

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Shop around. As long as it's a "smooth" dent (no creases), you should be able to find a body shop or PDR place that can fix the dent for a reasonable cost. You may be able to DIY - if you can access the back of the dent, try pushing it out. onzedge likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 869	I had hail damage on a Maxima and for $300 bucks they took out 20-30 dings or so. Don't know the exact count but it was a bunch. It was the dark cherry color too and any imperfections would have been easy to spot but there were none. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ Upstate Z Club

11-22-2013, 09:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bauran Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC Posts: 117 Drives: 12 370Z Nismo M6 Rep Power: 12	Thanks all for the support and ideas, I'll shop around and see what I can come up with.

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