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RedMenace
07-11-10, 08:51 PM
My cousin was learning how to drive and put two dents in my car. X_X



I took some photos of the damage:

http://img375.imageshack.us/i/cartr.jpg/
http://img441.imageshack.us/i/img00035s.jpg/

Does anybody know how much this would cost to repair? Without insurance, as well, as I don't want my rates to raise.
UnderseaLcpl
07-11-10, 09:12 PM
For door panel repair like that? I'd say maybe $150-$300. Replacement will easily run you another $300 in parts and labor.

If you can give the vehicle make and model I can get an estimate from a friend of mine by tommorrow.
RedMenace
07-11-10, 09:54 PM
It's a 04 Hyundai Elantra
tater
07-11-10, 11:30 PM
No idea what it cost because insurance paid for it, but my wife's BMW got paintless dent repair for hail, and it looks like it never happened. Was way cheaper than replacement panels, paint, etc.
Betonov
07-12-10, 12:28 PM
a kidney and a liver will cover, and you can get them from your cousin
something I would do
CaptainHaplo
07-12-10, 01:22 PM
Your best option since it doesnt look like there are any sharp creases - dry ice.

Take the door panels of - use a soft rubber mallet to knock out most of the damage - don't create creases. Once that is done, put dry ice on the outside to get the rest of the spots out - it cools the one side making it contract - pulling the small dings out.

Creases however are a different story.

If you take your time - probably a few hours and maybe 20 bucks in dry ice.
TarJak
07-12-10, 11:13 PM
Your best option since it doesnt look like there are any sharp creases - dry ice.

Take the door panels of - use a soft rubber mallet to knock out most of the damage - don't create creases. Once that is done, put dry ice on the outside to get the rest of the spots out - it cools the one side making it contract - pulling the small dings out.

Creases however are a different story.

If you take your time - probably a few hours and maybe 20 bucks in dry ice.
Don't forget to wear thick gloves when handling the dry ice, unless you want to remove your fingerprints for some reason.:D:03:
Castout
07-13-10, 06:24 AM
a kidney and a liver will cover, and you can get them from your cousin
something I would do

Hey a learning driver should first and foremost test all the car's equipment


So now he found out the door bars work. At least for the left side doors.

Now on to right side doors.

I'm sorry couldn't help it. :salute: