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CoV · 07-10-2013, 04:47 PM

Long story short a mower threw a rock right behind the drivers side window glass and made a nice chip in the paint with a couple of scratches. I know the guy who was doing the mowing, and he is going to pay for repair *he runs a mowing/landscaping type business*

He wants me to get 2 estimates and then I can pick a place for repairs. Sorry, as I do not have pictures at the moment.

Questions:

The proper fix for this is to take it to a body shop where they will most likely sand / repaint a large area of the rear quarter???

The color is Inferno Orange Metallic, will this be a difficult color to match properly? * the body shop doing the work supposedly can enter codes into a machine to make the right paint mix.

I am open to any other advice as I would hate to have someone respray a large section and then be told that I would have been better of to do X, Y, or Z.

Thank you in advance.

2012-1822 · 07-10-2013, 05:23 PM

Well, mine is black, and I did a Dr. whatever paint repair kit myself and I promise you that you would not be pleased with that option. I'm afraid it will take a large-ish area of repaint with fading in.

Sucks, glad the dude is going to pay for it

shockandawe · 07-10-2013, 05:25 PM

Pics?

Glen e · 07-10-2013, 08:12 PM

google PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL in your area..they can make it like it never happened and usually come to you....

Rhyder · 07-10-2013, 08:22 PM

don't worry about the match, they have that covered at any decent paint shop....they can match any paint and blend it so well noone can tell....the key to that is a decent shop...I wouldn't take it to a dealer or anything....

lscamaro · 07-10-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

google PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL in your area..they can make it like it never happened and usually come to you....

How is that going to help? He has a chip and scratches

lscamaro · 07-10-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhyder

don't worry about the match, they have that covered at any decent paint shop....they can match any paint and blend it so well noone can tell....the key to that is a decent shop...I wouldn't take it to a dealer or anything....

AdamZ · 07-10-2013, 08:49 PM

Man when I was a young wipper snapper my grandpa drove by me on his mower....a rock hit me right in the ass....I cried for an hour

Rhyder · 07-10-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Man when I was a young wipper snapper my grandpa drove by me on his mower....a rock hit me right in the ass....I cried for an hour

and if it was like mine, he yelled at you for getting in the way like that......I mean you could of really hurt yourself....

Ryanbabz71 · 07-10-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhyder

and if it was like mine, he yelled at you for getting in the way like that......I mean you could of really hurt yourself....

Probably done on purpose

Glen e · 07-10-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

How is that going to help? He has a chip and scratches

I clearly understand that........read up on what they can do....

Kinetic Kev HWSE 2013 · 07-10-2013, 09:13 PM

I would bring it to a couple of good body shops and see what they say about it. They have the most knowledge.

CoV · 07-12-2013, 10:42 AM

After talking to family friends who have a body shop, I have decided to just have it touched up and move on. I'll just live with it and consider it patina. I'll probably also spare the guy from paying for a repaint at this point. We are both business people in a rural area and will most likely have to deal with eachother on some level for many years to come.

POWERMAN · 07-12-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

I clearly understand that........read up on what they can do....

PDR only helps if there is no paint damage...

07-10-2013, 04:47 PM	#1
CoV Drives: 2010 SS IOM & 99 SS Black 6M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Deepest Pits of Hell Posts: 117	Lawnmower threw a rock into the side of the car, QUESTIONS... Long story short a mower threw a rock right behind the drivers side window glass and made a nice chip in the paint with a couple of scratches. I know the guy who was doing the mowing, and he is going to pay for repair he runs a mowing/landscaping type business He wants me to get 2 estimates and then I can pick a place for repairs. Sorry, as I do not have pictures at the moment. Questions: The proper fix for this is to take it to a body shop where they will most likely sand / repaint a large area of the rear quarter??? The color is Inferno Orange Metallic, will this be a difficult color to match properly? * the body shop doing the work supposedly can enter codes into a machine to make the right paint mix. I am open to any other advice as I would hate to have someone respray a large section and then be told that I would have been better of to do X, Y, or Z. Thank you in advance. __________________ ~~~

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07-10-2013, 08:22 PM	#5
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	don't worry about the match, they have that covered at any decent paint shop....they can match any paint and blend it so well noone can tell....the key to that is a decent shop...I wouldn't take it to a dealer or anything....

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AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	Man when I was a young wipper snapper my grandpa drove by me on his mower....a rock hit me right in the ass....I cried for an hour

07-10-2013, 09:13 PM	#12
Kinetic Kev HWSE 2013 Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Special Edition Join Date: May 2009 Location: Auburn,Mass Posts: 1,332 View My Garage	I would bring it to a couple of good body shops and see what they say about it. They have the most knowledge.

07-12-2013, 10:42 AM	#13
CoV Drives: 2010 SS IOM & 99 SS Black 6M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Deepest Pits of Hell Posts: 117	After talking to family friends who have a body shop, I have decided to just have it touched up and move on. I'll just live with it and consider it patina. I'll probably also spare the guy from paying for a repaint at this point. We are both business people in a rural area and will most likely have to deal with eachother on some level for many years to come.