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MG · 12-11-2010, 10:08 PM

I need to fix what happened to my car in the past few days.

Ding in roof panel after a stupid kid threw a chunk of concrete at my car

Door keyed a few days later

I wanna fix it because I cant stand looking at it. Both on the dirver's side, they're like a punch in the face everytime I walk up to the car.

My neighborhood shop quoted me something like $750 for a full on repair of all damage.

Something like $200 and change for a "touch up" of both. Does that sound right $$?

I think I will go with the touch up, but only because I can't guarantee it won't happen again.

I figure the damage should be good as gone anyway, no?

JKLNHYD · 12-11-2010, 10:42 PM

I'd be pounding on the door of the kid's house who threw the concrete. That's got to be worth at least half that...

Glizzy6d · 12-11-2010, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKLNHYD

I'd be pounding on the door of the kid's house who threw the concrete. That's got to be worth at least half that...

Yellojacket · 12-11-2010, 10:58 PM

I am always paranoid that one of the neighborhood brats will do some dumb thing to mine while I'm at work so I went out and got a game camera and put it in the tree in front of my house. Whenever anyone/ anything comes into view I have a nice little pic of who/what is too close to my car.

Here are some pics. Without the camera I would never have known about the (fox/coyote) not sure what living in my neighborhood....

Revo1 · 12-11-2010, 11:07 PM

^^^Is that a coyote???

mulletman · 12-12-2010, 01:08 AM

Brush wolf, also known as coyote.

CamaroDreams07 · 12-12-2010, 01:13 AM

Killer idea on the camera...

anyway OP, yes that quote sounds about right considering the dent repair/paint and then the sanding to get the keymark out. The damage you have I wouldn't tackle myself, but if you are adept with wetsanding you could take care of the keying yourself. I don't think they are reeming you with the price though, it simply costs a lot for anything these days.

Iwantone2 · 12-12-2010, 01:27 AM

Yeah, with that dent being right on a crease-line it's gonna take some good effort to get out. That's just my feable opinion...

thorn · 12-12-2010, 06:33 AM

So sorry for what has happened..I know exactly how you feel.

Mr_Draco · 12-12-2010, 06:42 AM

The key mark looks like it can just be polished out and not need painting but can't tell for sure without closer inspection.

As for the dent, a $200 touch up won't fix that. With it being right on the crease it will take some serious effort to get it out and looking like new.

PHEOX · 12-12-2010, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellojacket

I am always paranoid that one of the neighborhood brats will do some dumb thing to mine while I'm at work so I went out and got a game camera and put it in the tree in front of my house. Whenever anyone/ anything comes into view I have a nice little pic of who/what is too close to my car.

Here are some pics. Without the camera I would never have known about the (fox/coyote) not sure what living in my neighborhood....

I think I may have pissed myself when I saw that thing!

MG · 12-12-2010, 09:52 AM

Looks like I'll go with the touch up. I hope that takes care of it good enough. The guy told me they will have to "pull out" the dent. (Does that mean they'll drill a whole in it?

)

And I didn't ask around for different quotes becasue these guys are within walking distance from my house so I figured I could ask here if $200 and change is fair.

Tonyzblkmaro · 12-12-2010, 10:47 AM

I don't know what your comp deductible (comp pays out for theft, vandalism, acts of nature) is right now on your insurance, but it doesn't cost much to lower it down to let's say $100 which comes in handy for these cases. Good Luck

Revo1 · 12-12-2010, 01:43 PM

Here's how ya fix it...

12-11-2010, 10:08 PM	#1
MG Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 627	How Much to Fix the VANDALISM I need to fix what happened to my car in the past few days. Ding in roof panel after a stupid kid threw a chunk of concrete at my car Door keyed a few days later I wanna fix it because I cant stand looking at it. Both on the dirver's side, they're like a punch in the face everytime I walk up to the car. My neighborhood shop quoted me something like $750 for a full on repair of all damage. Something like $200 and change for a "touch up" of both. Does that sound right $$? I think I will go with the touch up, but only because I can't guarantee it won't happen again. I figure the damage should be good as gone anyway, no? Attached Images

12-11-2010, 10:42 PM	#2
JKLNHYD Defending the Nation... Drives: '16 Summit White 2SS, A8, Sunroof Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 443 View My Garage	I'd be pounding on the door of the kid's house who threw the concrete. That's got to be worth at least half that... __________________ '16 2SS, A8, Sunroof, non-NPP "SURSUM AB ORDINE"

12-11-2010, 10:58 PM	#4
Yellojacket Drives: 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 373	I am always paranoid that one of the neighborhood brats will do some dumb thing to mine while I'm at work so I went out and got a game camera and put it in the tree in front of my house. Whenever anyone/ anything comes into view I have a nice little pic of who/what is too close to my car. Here are some pics. Without the camera I would never have known about the (fox/coyote) not sure what living in my neighborhood.... Attached Images

12-11-2010, 11:07 PM	#5
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	^^^Is that a coyote??? __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

12-12-2010, 01:13 AM	#7
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Killer idea on the camera... anyway OP, yes that quote sounds about right considering the dent repair/paint and then the sanding to get the keymark out. The damage you have I wouldn't tackle myself, but if you are adept with wetsanding you could take care of the keying yourself. I don't think they are reeming you with the price though, it simply costs a lot for anything these days. __________________ [B]

12-12-2010, 01:08 AM	#6
mulletman Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois trailer park Posts: 636	Brush wolf, also known as coyote.

12-12-2010, 01:27 AM	#8
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	Yeah, with that dent being right on a crease-line it's gonna take some good effort to get out. That's just my feable opinion... __________________

12-12-2010, 06:33 AM	#9
thorn Drives: 2011 M6 Lt/Rs Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stockton Posts: 73	So sorry for what has happened..I know exactly how you feel.

12-12-2010, 06:42 AM	#10
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,359	The key mark looks like it can just be polished out and not need painting but can't tell for sure without closer inspection. As for the dent, a $200 touch up won't fix that. With it being right on the crease it will take some serious effort to get it out and looking like new.

12-12-2010, 09:52 AM	#12
MG Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 627	Looks like I'll go with the touch up. I hope that takes care of it good enough. The guy told me they will have to "pull out" the dent. (Does that mean they'll drill a whole in it? ) And I didn't ask around for different quotes becasue these guys are within walking distance from my house so I figured I could ask here if $200 and change is fair.

12-12-2010, 10:47 AM	#13
Tonyzblkmaro Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: '10 Black Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 70	I don't know what your comp deductible (comp pays out for theft, vandalism, acts of nature) is right now on your insurance, but it doesn't cost much to lower it down to let's say $100 which comes in handy for these cases. Good Luck __________________ Tony 2010 Black 1LT SLP Loudmouth II exhaust RK Sport rear spoiler BMR 1" lowering springs 15% Tint all around CF front and rear bowties Blacked out side marker and reverse lights AAC Blue LED interior and trunk lighting AAC high intensity headlights Chevy bowtie anti-theft tire stem caps

12-12-2010, 01:43 PM	#14
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Here's how ya fix it... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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