Hail Damage Estimate

HOT RAM

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:mad: I went for an estimate to fix the dents from the hail storm/tornado a few weeks ago :mad:

They said $1,100.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: and I could pick it up the same day.If I had full coverage insurance they would fix a few other un-noticeable imperfections for $1,500.00,but since I don't and have to pay out of pocket they reduced it to $1,100.00

It has about six dents on the hood and about the same on the roof of the cab.Does this sound right or ????????????? :dontknow: :confused: :dontknow:
 
HOT RAM said:
:mad: I went for an estimate to fix the dents from the hail storm/tornado a few weeks ago :mad:

They said $1,100.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: and I could pick it up the same day.If I had full coverage insurance they would fix a few other un-noticeable imperfections for $1,500.00,but since I don't and have to pay out of pocket they reduced it to $1,100.00

It has about six dents on the hood and about the same on the roof of the cab.Does this sound right or ????????????? :dontknow: :confused: :dontknow:

Sounds about right to me... But, I live in Southern California....

D
 
HOT RAM said:
:mad: I went for an estimate to fix the dents from the hail storm/tornado a few weeks ago :mad:

They said $1,100.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: and I could pick it up the same day.If I had full coverage insurance they would fix a few other un-noticeable imperfections for $1,500.00,but since I don't and have to pay out of pocket they reduced it to $1,100.00

It has about six dents on the hood and about the same on the roof of the cab.Does this sound right or ????????????? :dontknow: :confused: :dontknow:
Couple hundered per dent for pianless removal sounds about right.

Look on utube ( paintless dent removal) and buy some dry ice, you can probably do most of it yourself.
 
In the last vid I posted the guy does admit that the hot sun can make the dent re-appear. Could be a problem with a black truck.
 
SilvrSRT10 said:
In the last vid I posted the guy does admit that the hot sun can make the dent re-appear. Could be a problem with a black truck.


well,what a let-down ! :( :(

mine sits in the hot sun all summer,usually covered,though
 
HOT RAM said:
well,what a let-down ! :( :(

mine sits in the hot sun all summer,usually covered,though
Depending on how severe the dents are, I still think I'd give it a shot.
 
I do hope the guy in the second video isn't anyone here....

By the 2 minute mark I was ready to strangle his boring ass with a cheese wire.

D
 
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Out here in sunny (hot) Cali they do it all the time, haven't heard any complaints...............Go for it, the worst is you'll have to carry an ice chest:D
 
includemeout said:
Out here in sunny (hot) Cali they do it all the time, haven't heard any complaints...............Go for it, the worst is you'll have to carry an ice chest:D
hahahaha

I guess it couldn't hurt
 
HOT RAM said:
hahahaha

I guess it couldn't hurt
And if ya carried dry ice wit ya , yall could start one of those wart removal services, ya know door to door, neighborly like and all :D :D :D :D ;)
 
Nelson, was the quote from a regular body shop or a paintless dent removal system? The paintless dent removal is awesome and cost about 50 to 75% less than a body shop. Just had some dings removed from my quarter panel and you can not tell where they were.

Hey with all these extra hoods floating around I'll bet you could find a black one at a reasonable price.:rock: :rock:
 
FATJACK said:
Nelson, was the quote from a regular body shop or a paintless dent removal system? The paintless dent removal is awesome and cost about 50 to 75% less than a body shop. Just had some dings removed from my quarter panel and you can not tell where they were.

Hey with all these extra hoods floating around I'll bet you could find a black one at a reasonable price.:rock: :rock:


Seems most guys are going to keep theirs or they are wanting $500 and up.

The HEMI guys are willing to pay big bucks to get an SRT hood and they are driving the prices up.

The most I would give is about $400 :eek:
 
You could call around and get estimates from some local mobile dent repairers,But if its only a matter of a few bucks difference,I would go with the one with the highest recommendation.If you go the self repair route,your a braver man than me!!For roof repair,I would think the headliner would have to be removed.Maybe you could remove it yourself and save a few bucks there, as well as the hood!!:dontknow:

I feel real bad for you guys up north with the hail concerns.Good luck with the repairs!!
 
1qksrt said:
You could call around and get estimates from some local mobile dent repairers,But if its only a matter of a few bucks difference,I would go with the one with the highest recommendation.If you go the self repair route,your a braver man than me!!For roof repair,I would think the headliner would have to be removed.Maybe you could remove it yourself and save a few bucks there, as well as the hood!!:dontknow:

I feel real bad for you guys up north with the hail concerns.Good luck with the repairs!!


The only method I would be willing to try is the dry ice.Body work is NOT my thing.I can barely wash and wax it without making a mess :eek:
 
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1qksrt said:
You could call around and get estimates from some local mobile dent repairers,But if its only a matter of a few bucks difference,I would go with the one with the highest recommendation.If you go the self repair route,your a braver man than me!!For roof repair,I would think the headliner would have to be removed.Maybe you could remove it yourself and save a few bucks there, as well as the hood!!:dontknow:

I feel real bad for you guys up north with the hail concerns.Good luck with the repairs!!


The 74 Bronco had zero damage :rock:
The 99 RAM 4X4 had barely noticeable pings
 
HOT RAM said:
The 74 Bronco had zero damage :rock:
The 99 RAM 4X4 had barely noticeable pings
Oh yeah, cars were much more substantial back in '74. Today's vehicles are basically aluminum foil with car manufacturers trying to make them lighter.
 
SilvrSRT10 said:
Oh yeah, cars were much more substantial back in '74. Today's vehicles are basically aluminum foil with car manufacturers trying to make them lighter.


Amazing how much thinner they are from 99 to 04 :mad:
And the 99 4x4 weighs within 100 lbs of the SRT
 

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