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ShadowPuppet · 03-17-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Lots of good info here and not hard to do!

Yea definitely going to pamper the crap out of this thing once it starts getting warmer

JustRaf · 03-17-2013, 04:49 PM

Not that bad. Just leave it like that as a remembrance from your favorite Uncle.

steel insane · 03-17-2013, 05:43 PM

you'll get most of it out... what's left adds character....

Thrillz · 03-17-2013, 05:55 PM

Try some over the counter products first like scratchX with turtle wax ice. I don't see a dent so no way i would send it to a shop. If that doesn't work i would try some of the professional products like Adams next. The worse case scenario would be going to the dealership to get touch up paint if it cant be buffed out.If you want to educate yourself on detailing read the Junkmans posts in the detail section of the forums here he's awesome. Not a big deal honestly. Just remember its just a car your uncle did it by mistake cut him some slack. You will laugh it off one day with him.

oldfriend · 03-17-2013, 07:10 PM

Tell your uncle that its not a big deal , try to fix it yourself , with some products readly available
Don't sweat it , it can be easily done , from what I can see in the pictures
And next time remind your uncle that the beers are on him .

Cheveey57 · 03-17-2013, 07:20 PM

Take the car and have it buffed out, all those swirls will come out and most of what your uncle did. (Assuming you don't know how to) Be nice and let him off the hook.

BlackIce1066 · 03-18-2013, 06:16 AM

Been there/Done that.

dcoates18481 · 03-18-2013, 06:39 AM

Sometimes Dry Ice will draw a dent out.
place a dry washcloth on the dented area, place sufficient dry ice to the area, let it freeze then warm normally.
I've seen this done with Hailstone damage with great results.
Won't fix your paint though.

KeepItShut · 03-18-2013, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dcoates18481

Sometimes Dry Ice will draw a dent out.
place a dry washcloth on the dented area, place sufficient dry ice to the area, let it freeze then warm normally.
I've seen this done with Hailstone damage with great results.
Won't fix your paint though.

Never heard that before! Gonna have to try on a door ding I've got

2Muchmark · 03-18-2013, 11:24 AM

Try just rubbing it out to make sure that it's just not scuffed. It the paint is chipped just apply a little touch-up to it or try one of those scratch-remover products you see on TV.

Do not take it anywhere to be painted. It will cost you money and they will do a shitty job of it. You know they will. Wait until you have an accident with your car or you get more damage to that side and then get it fixed under your insurance instead.

Most importantly, let your uncle off the hook. It's just an accident, and its just a car. He feels guilty already. Buy the man a beer for crissakes....

Swacer · 03-18-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowPuppet

So my uncle just saw my Camaro for the first time (only had it 4 days lol) and decided it would be a cool idea to open the door for me so he could look inside and he whacked my door against his and it scratched the hell out of the edge and dented it a bit...

He said he'd pay for the repair so the real question is does anyone know any good repair shops around here? Here being, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada?

Also any idea on how much it'll cost?

Who publicly calls out a relative on a forum? This seems like something that should be a facebook status written by a 15yr old.

Simply say you have a scratch on your door and need a recommendation for repairs in your area.

'11 cyber grey vert · 03-19-2013, 01:20 PM

Shadowpuppet,
if you are not comfortable doing what is suggested above yourself.You may want to speak to someone at autobahn auto salon in vaughan.They are a professional detailing shop that some other camaro owners have utilized.They might be able to help,if not then good body shop,but I would start with speaking to an auto detailer to see if anything can be done as this would be the less expensive option

03-17-2013, 05:55 PM	#18
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Try some over the counter products first like scratchX with turtle wax ice. I don't see a dent so no way i would send it to a shop. If that doesn't work i would try some of the professional products like Adams next. The worse case scenario would be going to the dealership to get touch up paint if it cant be buffed out.If you want to educate yourself on detailing read the Junkmans posts in the detail section of the forums here he's awesome. Not a big deal honestly. Just remember its just a car your uncle did it by mistake cut him some slack. You will laugh it off one day with him. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

03-17-2013, 07:20 PM	#20
Cheveey57 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,425	Take the car and have it buffed out, all those swirls will come out and most of what your uncle did. (Assuming you don't know how to) Be nice and let him off the hook. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

03-18-2013, 06:16 AM	#21
BlackIce1066 Black Ice Drives: 2SS/RS Black w/ silver ice stripes Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pueblo,Co. Posts: 898	Been there/Done that. __________________

03-18-2013, 06:39 AM	#22
dcoates18481 Drives: 2010 CAMARO RALLY YELLOW SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Aransas Pass Texas Posts: 565 View My Garage	Sometimes Dry Ice will draw a dent out. place a dry washcloth on the dented area, place sufficient dry ice to the area, let it freeze then warm normally. I've seen this done with Hailstone damage with great results. Won't fix your paint though. __________________ I LIKE TO GO FAST! Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam Kit, Melling oil pump, C5R Timing Chain, Dyno Tuned by Shawn@Lethal Racing, Vararam Tuned intake, Vararam Power Wedge, LSR Tri Ax Short throw Shifter, VMAX Ported T/B, TSP 2" L/T Headers, TSP Cat delete, Borla axle back exhaust, Innovate A/F monitor, 471.7 HP/438.8 TQ

03-17-2013, 04:49 PM	#16
JustRaf YOU.ONLY.LIVE.ONCE Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS 2013 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central CA Posts: 874	Not that bad. Just leave it like that as a remembrance from your favorite Uncle.

03-17-2013, 05:43 PM	#17
steel insane Drives: 2012 2LT Black (Vengeance) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: pa Posts: 637	you'll get most of it out... what's left adds character....

03-17-2013, 07:10 PM	#19
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Tell your uncle that its not a big deal , try to fix it yourself , with some products readly available Don't sweat it , it can be easily done , from what I can see in the pictures And next time remind your uncle that the beers are on him .

03-18-2013, 11:24 AM	#24
2Muchmark Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 857	Try just rubbing it out to make sure that it's just not scuffed. It the paint is chipped just apply a little touch-up to it or try one of those scratch-remover products you see on TV. Do not take it anywhere to be painted. It will cost you money and they will do a shitty job of it. You know they will. Wait until you have an accident with your car or you get more damage to that side and then get it fixed under your insurance instead. Most importantly, let your uncle off the hook. It's just an accident, and its just a car. He feels guilty already. Buy the man a beer for crissakes....

03-19-2013, 01:20 PM	#26
'11 cyber grey vert "SHARK" Born Apr.26,2011 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mississauga,Ontario Posts: 870	Shadowpuppet, if you are not comfortable doing what is suggested above yourself.You may want to speak to someone at autobahn auto salon in vaughan.They are a professional detailing shop that some other camaro owners have utilized.They might be able to help,if not then good body shop,but I would start with speaking to an auto detailer to see if anything can be done as this would be the less expensive option