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GreenAndWhiteRanger · 01-01-2017, 10:26 AM

Happy new year?

Walked out to my car this morning and saw this happened last night, of course no note or anything.

How much would you estimate this would cost to fix?

Also, can this even be called a door ding, it looks more like a gash, it is ugly and I guess I'll have to pay to fix it.

It's over the LR tire.

NC_SS · 01-01-2017, 10:30 AM

You can order a paint pen or go to a body shop and have them repainted the panel

That's the two options I was given when I tried to get a similar ding fixed. Went ahead and ordered a OEM paint pen which is fine for temporary fixes

GreenAndWhiteRanger · 01-01-2017, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NC_SS

You can order a paint pen or go to a body shop and have them repainted the panel

That's the two options I was given when I tried to get a similar ding fixed. Went ahead and ordered a OEM paint pen which is fine for temporary fixes

Okay thanks. Did you get a quote from a body shop? There's also a dent, I know it's hard to see in the pictures.

Rock-It Man · 01-01-2017, 10:50 AM

This is no door ding. Someone hit you, and it's down to bare metal.

That means you need a professional repair that will preserve your rust warranty and make the area look new.

Olddudesrule · 01-01-2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

This is no door ding. Someone hit you, and it's down to bare metal.

That means you need a professional repair that will preserve your rust warranty and make the area look new.

This^. You have paint and slight body damage. Don't do a half ass repair. If you're insurance company is worth it's weight, and you haven't been involved in any recent accidents, they should just let it ride. I would estimate @ $500 to get it done right. If your deductible is near that, might just suck it up and have it fixed on your dime. Sucks that once again, a total lack of personal responsibility is evident.....

GreenAndWhiteRanger · 01-01-2017, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

This^. You have paint and slight body damage. Don't do a half ass repair. If you're insurance company is worth it's weight, and you haven't been involved in any recent accidents, they should just let it ride. I would estimate @ $500 to get it done right. If your deductible is near that, might just suck it up and have it fixed on your dime. Sucks that once again, a total lack of personal responsibility is evident.....

Thanks you two. No chance I'm doing a half ass job. I'll go ahead and dish out the cash for it. It just sucks. I kinda figured someone hit me.. but that denial stage is a tough one.

NC_SS · 01-01-2017, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenAndWhiteRanger

Okay thanks. Did you get a quote from a body shop? There's also a dent, I know it's hard to see in the pictures.

Yea yours is worse than mine

I think it was around $1100 or something to get my whole quarter panel repainted the right way by a GM dealer body shop but like I said mine just needed a touch up job not a whole repaint

gringo · 01-01-2017, 05:56 PM

I would have a PDR guy remove the dent and then take it to a body shop for paint repair. That way, you won't have bondo on it when they fix the paint

18LTLoveIt · 01-01-2017, 06:40 PM

I sort of see what your mentioning. Pics too close. It should be a no fault accident, so you just pay your deductible (hope it's not too high).

01-01-2017, 10:26 AM	#1
GreenAndWhiteRanger Drives: 2014 2SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: MI Posts: 24	Door ding? Happy new year? Walked out to my car this morning and saw this happened last night, of course no note or anything. How much would you estimate this would cost to fix? Also, can this even be called a door ding, it looks more like a gash, it is ugly and I guess I'll have to pay to fix it. It's over the LR tire. Attached Images

01-01-2017, 10:30 AM	#2
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	You can order a paint pen or go to a body shop and have them repainted the panel That's the two options I was given when I tried to get a similar ding fixed. Went ahead and ordered a OEM paint pen which is fine for temporary fixes __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

01-01-2017, 10:50 AM	#4
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,029 View My Garage	This is no door ding. Someone hit you, and it's down to bare metal. That means you need a professional repair that will preserve your rust warranty and make the area look new.

01-01-2017, 05:56 PM	#8
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	I would have a PDR guy remove the dent and then take it to a body shop for paint repair. That way, you won't have bondo on it when they fix the paint

01-01-2017, 06:40 PM	#9
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	I sort of see what your mentioning. Pics too close. It should be a no fault accident, so you just pay your deductible (hope it's not too high).