Hi Everyone, I have a 2005 Acura TL that was recently subjected to a sudden and severe hail storm in the parking lot at work. Needless to say, the trunk, roof, and hood are riddled with dents. The side panels also have dents, though not as severe. If I had to estimate without counting, I would say …

I agree with TXdealer. The paintless system is the best choice for both you and the insurance company. I had that repair one time and it was not detectible after the repair and has lasted some years without a problem.

7 year old cars with 105,000 miles on them don’t get new body panels…They would total the car (cheaper) first. The insurance company will write you a check. What you do with that check is up to you…

Here’s The Problem I See. Some Of The Dents Will Be Above Spot Welded Or Bonded Reinforcements In The Roof, Hood, And Deck Lid (Look Underneath). Those Will Not Be Removed With Paintless Dent Repair As Access To The Underside Of The Dent Is Necessary. Correct Me If I’m Wrong. Usually filler is use…

Yes go with the PDR system if you want it fixed. I have used this system it works great. If you can live with the dents take a pay off from the insurance company. Its not going hurt the value of the car at this point in it’s life. I would make sure my insurance rates were not going up if you make th…

I had a friend whose car was damaged by hail on the top, trunk and hood. The worst damage was the top and the insurance company wanted to total the car. I suggested that she might see about having a vinyl top installed on the car. The insurance company went for that and the car wasn’t totaled. I…

[image] Urk. Not a fan. PDR is fine. Replacing the body panels, involves cutting and welding on this car (they aren’t going to replace all the sheet metal, just the stuff that’s dented, and the roof doesn’t exactly just bolt on). Remember that when they get done, it’s supposed to be restored to th…

I had paintless dent removal done after a hail storm a few years ago. My insurance company contacted me and offered to pay my deductible if I went with this option. It turned out to be cheaper for all involved and the car was like new when I got it back. In addition instead of waiting days/weeks …

Gee, I’ve been waiting since Memorial Day to get mine in to the PDR guy. The body shop and the PDR guy will evaluate whether it is better to replace panels like hood and truck or to repair them. Depends on a lot of things-access, how severe, how close together and so on. In severe cases, they wil…

I watched the video and I have no idea what was going on. What part is that being repaired? Why is it suspended? What was happening when the entire image flexed? Or is it simply all a joke?

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TXdealer August 4, 2011, 11:41am 2

I didn’t watch your video, but professional paintless dent removal (PDR) is the best way to fix hail damage. Car dealers get their entire lots fixed with PDR after hail storms. Some very bad hail can not be repaired with this method, but smaller to moderate size dents can be fully repaired.

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