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"Stone Chip"? NO!!! it's a frigging "Rock Dent" - advice needed.

Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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Default "Stone Chip"? NO!!! it's a frigging "Rock Dent" - advice needed.

So I was driving to work, and a lorry coming the other way kicked up what I can only describe as a rock. I've only had "The Mistress" for 2 months, and am gutted by this, and want to know the best course of action. Am thinking these dent removal places would be no good since the paint is damaged?

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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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Wow that's brutal, I don't think a dent magician or smart repairer could make that 100% correct, I could be wrong through.
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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no expert but think the best way would be to source a new bonnet but a decent body shop should be able to fill it and paint?
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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fill + paint is the only option...
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Chipsaway etc. won't touch the chips on my bonnet. Thats a bodyshop job I'm afraid. Bob
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Thanks peeps, that's what I thought
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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im a smart repairer.although the dent can prob be sorted chips will NEVER be perfect.only way is bodyshop bonnet
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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That's terrible luck, but a bodyshop it is I'm afraid.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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sorry to see that mate gutted for ya...
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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that looks nasty mate, sorry it is nasty, and here's me smarting over the 7 stone chips i found on the bonnet after the winter months
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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Yeah, it's a pisser. Not sorted it yet. Need to replace tyres and front pads soon.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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The same thing happened to my GTR 3 days after I got it Got mine filled and painted by a smart repairer (not a franchise one, one that has bodyshop experience). Not perfect but pretty good for £25.
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