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  Jun 17 2015, 12:03 PM
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You may remember reading about my horrible day stuck in a winter storm on the highway earlier this year. During the event, a fellow motorist helped get me "unstuck" by slamming into my passenger rear door with all his might. Well, the combination of his strength and the thinness of the Forte's sheet metal created a pretty nasty dent. I finally got it fixed today.
Back when I had my GT, I had PDR (paintless dent removal) done to it by a guy who was featured on Motorweek. He did great work so I tried to get in touch with him again but he has since retired. I called a couple places but they didn't call me back. I guess the third time was the charm. I called a place called Dent Wizard that apparently is a nationwide outfit that mostly does work for local dealers. I met the repair guy at a local Mazda dealership. He gave me a price of $175 and I agreed. Anyway... after starting to do his thing, he realized the job might be easier than he thought and told me he'd do it for $100. How often does that happen? A repair guy lowering his estimate! Maybe my angel Tammy was at work again and helping me out. He did the complete job in less than an hour and it looks near perfect.  --------------------  |
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Jun 17 2015, 01:42 PM
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 That Guy..  Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.18 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
Nice man. But we needs pictures.
--------------------  "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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Jun 17 2015, 01:51 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.03 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
All the pictures will show is smooth sheetmetal. I don't have any before pictures.
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Jun 17 2015, 02:33 PM
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 That Mitsubishi Guy Group: Leader Posts: 2,568 Posts Per Day: 0.57 Thanks Received: 423 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 13-November 11 From: Central MA Member No.: 11,480 Mood: Complacent |
glad to hear your car looks nice and flat again
-------------------- 2014 Veloster Turbo - racecar
2002 Elantra GLS - DEAD AND GONE DEAD AND GONE |
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Jun 17 2015, 02:48 PM
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 Outta the way! Group: Leader Posts: 5,972 Posts Per Day: 0.85 Thanks Received: 272 Trader Stats: 4 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: Citrus Heights, CA Member No.: 33 Mood: Cocky |
QUOTE (elantragt @ Jun 17 2015, 11:51 AM)  All the pictures will show is smooth sheetmetal. I don't have any before pictures. I think they just want to see more pics of your hot car! -Roy -------------------- "If what Jesus said was good, what can it matter if he was God or not?" - Kurt Vonnegut
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Jun 17 2015, 04:40 PM
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That Guy.. Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.18 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
QUOTE (roydjt @ Jun 17 2015, 02:48 PM) I think they just want to see more pics of your hot car! -Roy Well that too. -------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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Jun 17 2015, 06:07 PM
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Most of the PDR guys around here are crazy high.
Awhile back I got a $275 quote to fix 4 or 5 small door dings on a customers car. -------------------- 2000 Elantra
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Jun 25 2015, 08:21 PM
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 aka J-Dubb Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,158 Posts Per Day: 0.18 Thanks Received: 36 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 11-January 07 From: West Michigan Member No.: 3,249 Mood: Exhausted |
Awesome, glad it worked out well for you!
--------------------  QUOTE (Veloster.org) - MTD - "As long TCS is defeatable like in the current Genesis, I dont have a problem with it." - GreyGhost12 "Anything is "defeatable" with a set of snips... Just like a Vasectomy, your troops are instantly "defeated" with a quick snip. ;-)" QUOTE (Rob @ Feb 27 2009, 12:38 PM) [snapback]273652[/snapback] The only thing "hardcore" about a Civic is fuel economy! QUOTE (cobas @ Feb 8 2011, 01:30 PM) [snapback]323365[/snapback] This car is perfect for the late teen, early 20 something who wants to be 2 fast and 2 furious on a budget. You'll look the part, you just won't be fast but you will sound like you are!" |
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Jun 25 2015, 08:59 PM
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 Sleep is for the weak! Group: Leader Posts: 2,999 Posts Per Day: 0.43 Thanks Received: 197 Trader Stats: 8 (100%) Joined: 2-February 05 From: New Jersey Member No.: 250 Mood: Stressed |
I'd love to see them work. I've done some dent repairs myself with a kit from Harbor Freight it came out pretty good. It all depends on the location of the dent.
-------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Jun 25 2015, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE (elantragt @ Jun 17 2015, 01:03 PM) He gave me a price of $175 and I agreed. Anyway... after starting to do his thing, he realized the job might be easier than he thought and told me he'd do it for $100. How often does that happen? A repair guy lowering his estimate! Maybe my angel Tammy was at work again and helping me out. He did the complete job in less than an hour and it looks near perfect. I have always believed in angels. Very happy for you -------------------- -Christian
A proud member of the club. I live every day for my wife. She is my world... |
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Jun 26 2015, 02:01 PM
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Rock on, Mitch! Glad he cut you a deal, too.
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