abcrndm
09-15-2008, 05:27 PM
so i go out to my car, and i see these gigantic scratches (both all along both doors) and some dents. i was parallel parked on a dead-end street, and some white SUV must have nailed me somehow. terrible driver.
anyways, anyone know how much this would cost to fix? some sort of cheap dent removal place with touch up paint? someplace to buy touch up paint online? i did file a police report, but my deductible is high and i'm sure it's not worth it to go through the insurance.
Fredsvt
09-15-2008, 06:06 PM
Dent removal and touch up paint would look like crap, imo.
It need to be professionally repaired. If you have comprehensive coverage, which usually has a lower deductible, you should be able to get it repaired via insurance.
Out of pocket, I'd be willing to bet close to a grand, knowing body shop prices.
MatmanVT
09-15-2008, 06:31 PM
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, That sucks man. Nothing pisses me off more then when people damage something you work hard for...... :thumbsdow
Make sure you get the damage repaired the way you want, if you get it down halfway to save a couple of $, its gonna haunt you everytime you look at that side.
Sorry to see that happen to you though, that is not cool
Marc08EX
09-15-2008, 10:11 PM
That looks like paint transfer... So you can probably clay and buff it off. Ask a professional detailer.
abcrndm
09-16-2008, 08:11 AM
That looks like paint transfer... So you can probably clay and buff it off. Ask a professional detailer.
some of it is. but there's also 2 deep scratches that go all the way along the car.
SatinSilver
09-16-2008, 09:08 AM
I've seen some great results with the dent repair. No new paint to match or body filler to crack or change color. No claim on insurance. Usually the repair person can help remove scratches. Check out this thread from Princess...
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1125&highlight=dent
For any deep scratches(from MotorCityHonda..an incredible detailing guru):
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13138&highlight=langka
brobo
09-16-2008, 10:46 AM
do you have uninsured motorist coverage?
usually the deductible is $300 for hit and run.
the repair would at the very minimum would cost $1000.