[cheapa55]

2 days ago on my way to work on the freeway, I hear a thump on the hood then the windshield. I saw what looked like a black ball 1/2 the size of a golf ball hit the windshield. Sounded like a soft material, but I was probably going 75-80mph. I didn't look at it until today. This is the result.

I know it's a lot of the same pic, but I'm just pissed! I know there's nothing I can do about it but it dented the hood pretty good and can be seen from under the hood as well.

Any ideas how much it would cost to fix this? what options do I have?

[Jonny550]

omg it got right down to the sheet metal wow!!!.


my suggetions

1 get some Tiag touch up paint

2.buff out the black scuffs

3.fill in the hole with the touch up paint



but iam not an expert at scratches down to the metal.if it was a clear coat /paint problem i could have helped you out a lil better

[BillLee]

ouch. that looks pretty deep.

[liquord]

That looks pretty wicked. Body shop ASAP.

[cheapa55]

I'm tempted to buff it out, but it looks like the paint is going to chip off around there. Don't even want to wash the car.

any ideas on cost to fix at body shop?

[Jonny550]

Originally Posted by cheapa55

I'm tempted to buff it out, but it looks like the paint is going to chip off around there. Don't even want to wash the car.

any ideas on cost to fix at body shop?

anywhere for $30-100 bucks shouldnt be more than that




btw dont listen to asshole whose going to want to repaint your whole hood in order to fix it.

[cheapa55]

Originally Posted by Jon335iFL

anywhere for $30-100 bucks shouldnt be more than that




btw dont listen to asshole whose going to want to repaint your whole hood in order to fix it.

that's it? Wow, if that's all it is, then I'm relieved. But I have a feeling where I live, someones going to try to rip me off.

[RevC]

Originally Posted by cheapa55

that's it? Wow, if that's all it is, then I'm relieved. But I have a feeling where I live, someones going to try to rip me off.

not a chance..i had a little burn mark resprayed from a reputable paint shop and the color did not match at all, had it done again by BMW for 200 and it matched perfectly and even, they even vacuum your car. get it done RIGHT from BMW for..~200-250 out the door.

[cheapa55]

Originally Posted by RevC

not a chance..i had a little burn mark resprayed from a reputable paint shop and the color did not match at all, had it done again by BMW for 200 and it matched perfectly and even, they even vacuum your car. get it done RIGHT from BMW for..~200-250 out the door.

BMW dealer? ok, I guess I'll get a quote from them first. Then see what a body shop charges. I am concerned about the color match though.

How much for a new hood? j/k

[flukey]

insurance + vorsteiner hood

[cheapa55]

Originally Posted by flukey

insurance + vorsteiner hood

Hehe, that's what my frivolous side wants to do.

[BMWKLR]

Try your hand at fixing it. I dont think you can make it worse and it will give you a little know how in case you get a smaller chip one day and you want to repair it.

[montreal red]

Originally Posted by RevC

not a chance..i had a little burn mark resprayed from a reputable paint shop and the color did not match at all, had it done again by BMW for 200 and it matched perfectly and even, they even vacuum your car. get it done RIGHT from BMW for..~200-250 out the door.

i dont think bringing the car back to bmw will cost only 200 to 250... i am pretty sure its going to cost more than that.

[cheapa55]

Originally Posted by montreal red

i dont think bringing the car back to bmw will cost only 200 to 250... i am pretty sure its going to cost more than that.

that's what I was thinking. I'd imagine it'd be at least $400, but more like $600.

[torontoe92]

+1 on the vorsteiner!

It will make you feel like the damage was a hidden blessing...sort of. GL with the repairs if that is the route you choose

[iheartsole]

damn thats pretty deep

[Craig@SupremePower]

ouch!!

[lonestar22]

you guys really think it will be that cheap even though its dented?

[E92-Lighting]

talk about deep

[Zink330xi]

My BMW dealer tore my door apart (due to the location, window had to be removed), removed dent and repainted for $400. Some jackass caved mine in with a red G5/Cobalt/whatever coupe.

Mine is TiAg and redone pretty darn well. Personally, I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for.

And, IMHO, there is always (as the other gents put it) VORSTEINER!!

[cheapa55]

Originally Posted by Zink330xi

My BMW dealer tore my door apart (due to the location, window had to be removed), removed dent and repainted for $400. Some jackass caved mine in with a red G5/Cobalt/whatever coupe.

Mine is TiAg and redone pretty darn well. Personally, I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for.

And, IMHO, there is always (as the other gents put it) VORSTEINER!!

e-92 lighting, I was actually about to install your mtec bulbs until I saw this, I was so pissed, I was in a bad mood to install the bulbs.

I think I'll take it to the dealer and pay a little more. But I'm heavily considering a new hood. I just hope my wife doesn't check this forum. j/k.

[choicez]

ouch! it hurt me looking at that pic. sorry bro.