Someone shot my car
Nov 3, 2007, 09:22 AM
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I agree, it's a pellet or BB shot. I had the same thing happen on my MR2, they were aiming for the driver's side window and hit 1" below, and it had the same impression on the door skin.
The "best" fix is to replace the A pillar skin, but you are looking at LOTS of money.
The correct bang for the buck fix is to remove all the surrounding trim and tape it off, grind the BB dent and the surrounding area of all paint, oils, and to make a texture. Then bondo, smooth, primer, paint, clear coat.
It's a day job and can be done by the do-it-yourselfer with some cojones. for less than $100. Or you can call your insurance, and depending on your deductable do a comprehensive claim... or pay a body shop to do it.
The "best" fix is to replace the A pillar skin, but you are looking at LOTS of money.
The correct bang for the buck fix is to remove all the surrounding trim and tape it off, grind the BB dent and the surrounding area of all paint, oils, and to make a texture. Then bondo, smooth, primer, paint, clear coat.
It's a day job and can be done by the do-it-yourselfer with some cojones. for less than $100. Or you can call your insurance, and depending on your deductable do a comprehensive claim... or pay a body shop to do it.
Nov 3, 2007, 10:06 AM
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Thanks for all the advicve/sympathy guys. There's no way I'm going to try doing it myself, but chances are I'll have to wait a few days (or weeks) to land an appointment at a good body shop. I'm concerned that it will start rusting more before then, though. Anything I can do to keep rust at bay until a body shop can fix this?
Nov 3, 2007, 11:49 AM
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Thanks for all the advicve/sympathy guys. There's no way I'm going to try doing it myself, but chances are I'll have to wait a few days (or weeks) to land an appointment at a good body shop. I'm concerned that it will start rusting more before then, though. Anything I can do to keep rust at bay until a body shop can fix this?
Nov 3, 2007, 12:35 PM
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If u see a punk kid around ur hood i would rough him up, and ask which one of his buddys has a pellet gun. At the least word will get around, and the snot nosed kid that really did it will be scared.
sorry to see that though man
Nov 9, 2007, 10:04 PM
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looks like the work of a few bored immature hooligans. If it can do that to one of the strongest parts on the car, imagine what would happen if it were aimed at your head...
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