Car got trashed by hail
05-02-2002, 07:52 PM
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Car got trashed by hail
Got dang! Middle of the day today the skies just open up with golfball to baseball sized hail coming in at a steep angle.
Long story short, the passenger side of my car looks like someone took a bat to it, hood roof and trunk all have damage, chrome around passenger window has damage, and one big ping on the front driver's quarter panel requiring repair as well.
Totally F___ed Up!
Well, on the bright side, there was a big ding on my passenger's side that I wanted to get fixed anyways so I guess that will be taken care of. Hopefully I can get my passengers wheels buffed out in the process as well. If that all occurs than the 500$ deductible will be well spent (I guess).
Sigh.
Thank goodness for BEER
Long story short, the passenger side of my car looks like someone took a bat to it, hood roof and trunk all have damage, chrome around passenger window has damage, and one big ping on the front driver's quarter panel requiring repair as well.
Totally F___ed Up!
Well, on the bright side, there was a big ding on my passenger's side that I wanted to get fixed anyways so I guess that will be taken care of. Hopefully I can get my passengers wheels buffed out in the process as well. If that all occurs than the 500$ deductible will be well spent (I guess).
Sigh.
Thank goodness for BEER
05-02-2002, 07:57 PM
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So what's the call on this one?
How do they repair hundreds of dings?
Does this entail new panels, new paint?
I just can't imagine how pieces of scrap-metal looking panels can be fixed to original specs.
Luckily I do know the owner of one of the most reputable autobody shops around.
Thanks for the words of kindness. I could barely walk outside to look.
How do they repair hundreds of dings?
Does this entail new panels, new paint?
I just can't imagine how pieces of scrap-metal looking panels can be fixed to original specs.
Luckily I do know the owner of one of the most reputable autobody shops around.
Thanks for the words of kindness. I could barely walk outside to look.
05-02-2002, 09:46 PM
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Originally posted by TypeSDragoon
Thank goodness for garages
sorry it happened to you tho
Thank goodness for garages
sorry it happened to you tho
I was at work, and people were looking out the windows at it.
BAD storming down here in VA...
Thank God my car was in the garage at work! I would've freaked out if it was outside!
05-02-2002, 10:14 PM
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Yeah.. the hail will kill your Car.
One day in school, it started to hail really bad, this guy I knew with a New Z28 ran out of class, went to the parking lot and laid on top of his car until the hail stopped....
back then I thought it was funny shit, now I would probably do the Same
One day in school, it started to hail really bad, this guy I knew with a New Z28 ran out of class, went to the parking lot and laid on top of his car until the hail stopped....
back then I thought it was funny shit, now I would probably do the Same
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05-02-2002, 10:46 PM
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Re: Car got trashed by hail
Originally posted by JZ
If that all occurs than the 500$ deductible will be well spent (I guess).
Sigh.
Thank goodness for BEER
If that all occurs than the 500$ deductible will be well spent (I guess).
Sigh.
Thank goodness for BEER
05-02-2002, 11:59 PM
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Sorry to hear about your car!
I'm up here in Gaithersburg, and luckily, we didn't get the hail.
I saw a number of cars that were damaged today (Thursday), while cruising through Potomac/Bethesda/Rockville.
Good luck with the repairs. I hope you get her back soon!
I'm up here in Gaithersburg, and luckily, we didn't get the hail.
I saw a number of cars that were damaged today (Thursday), while cruising through Potomac/Bethesda/Rockville.
Good luck with the repairs. I hope you get her back soon!
05-03-2002, 01:06 AM
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JZ, i feel your pain, I work in rockville/north potomac and got pelted with the same hail that pelted yours, tons of dings all over the car, I called insurance and it looks like they will take care of it, hopefully with a repaint. What is the name of the body shop that you are refering to? I dont want a cheapo job, I want it to look like new again.
05-03-2002, 02:18 AM
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my previous car got thrashed by hail, that's how i got the acura ... of course ... so did the roof of the house ... $30,000 later ... 20 mexicans from texas ... and 5 days later ... all new cedar shake ... smelled NICE!!!
ps. no offense to anyone, the guys that worked on my roof were in fact mexicans from texas, the started at 6am, and worked till 6pm. they got paid in cash
at the end of everday !
ps. no offense to anyone, the guys that worked on my roof were in fact mexicans from texas, the started at 6am, and worked till 6pm. they got paid in cash
at the end of everday !
05-03-2002, 02:21 AM
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JZ that sucks to hear man. my parents live in Rockville near the intersection on 28 and Georgia Ave. my dad said they got the same kinda hail and they of course left the car outside. sounds like they were more fortunate than you tho.
i hope it all gets fixed soon. i'd think that they will put new body panels on the car and then repaint them...... there a just too many dents to beat out........ i could be worng tho.
i hope it all gets fixed soon. i'd think that they will put new body panels on the car and then repaint them...... there a just too many dents to beat out........ i could be worng tho.
05-03-2002, 06:32 AM
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Aegean--
There are two bodyshops around here that are top notch. One in Gaithersburg by the airpark called Shannon autobody and one on Gude Drive that my friend owns called Zamora's. Zamora's does all sorts of work on exotics etc. and they have done great work for me in the past. If you do go there ask for Andy and tell him Jon Zmuda sent you.
I'm leaving for San Fran. first thing tomorrow morning so I probably won't even talk to an actual adjuster until next Thrusday (maybe I'll call them today just in case).
I might spend a couple bucks of my own money to see if I can black out the chrome around the windows.
If I do need a repaint, should I go for a different color?
There are two bodyshops around here that are top notch. One in Gaithersburg by the airpark called Shannon autobody and one on Gude Drive that my friend owns called Zamora's. Zamora's does all sorts of work on exotics etc. and they have done great work for me in the past. If you do go there ask for Andy and tell him Jon Zmuda sent you.
I'm leaving for San Fran. first thing tomorrow morning so I probably won't even talk to an actual adjuster until next Thrusday (maybe I'll call them today just in case).
I might spend a couple bucks of my own money to see if I can black out the chrome around the windows.
If I do need a repaint, should I go for a different color?
05-03-2002, 06:55 AM
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Originally posted by JZ
Aegean--
There are two bodyshops around here that are top notch. One in Gaithersburg by the airpark called Shannon autobody and one on Gude Drive that my friend owns called Zamora's. Zamora's does all sorts of work on exotics etc. and they have done great work for me in the past. If you do go there ask for Andy and tell him Jon Zmuda sent you.
I'm leaving for San Fran. first thing tomorrow morning so I probably won't even talk to an actual adjuster until next Thrusday (maybe I'll call them today just in case).
I might spend a couple bucks of my own money to see if I can black out the chrome around the windows.
If I do need a repaint, should I go for a different color?
Aegean--
There are two bodyshops around here that are top notch. One in Gaithersburg by the airpark called Shannon autobody and one on Gude Drive that my friend owns called Zamora's. Zamora's does all sorts of work on exotics etc. and they have done great work for me in the past. If you do go there ask for Andy and tell him Jon Zmuda sent you.
I'm leaving for San Fran. first thing tomorrow morning so I probably won't even talk to an actual adjuster until next Thrusday (maybe I'll call them today just in case).
I might spend a couple bucks of my own money to see if I can black out the chrome around the windows.
If I do need a repaint, should I go for a different color?
I keep my cover in the trunk for what it is worth. I guess it would help stop some hail damage.
05-03-2002, 07:23 AM
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Originally posted by Dom418
Yeah.. the hail will kill your Car.
One day in school, it started to hail really bad, this guy I knew with a New Z28 ran out of class, went to the parking lot and laid on top of his car until the hail stopped....
back then I thought it was funny shit, now I would probably do the Same
Yeah.. the hail will kill your Car.
One day in school, it started to hail really bad, this guy I knew with a New Z28 ran out of class, went to the parking lot and laid on top of his car until the hail stopped....
back then I thought it was funny shit, now I would probably do the Same
05-03-2002, 07:28 AM
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Sorry to hear about your car. Even if you don't have a garage, car-ports work wonders.
The owner of that Z28 must have been hurting with baseball sized hail falling on his body.
Someone asked about it, and it's likely they would replace the panels..not repair them...if they're damaged heavily enough, that is.
The owner of that Z28 must have been hurting with baseball sized hail falling on his body.
Someone asked about it, and it's likely they would replace the panels..not repair them...if they're damaged heavily enough, that is.
05-03-2002, 08:24 AM
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I called my insurance agent last night, and they are gonna send an adjuster out to look at my car soon, hopefully they will repaint it, there are just too many small dings to repair. I was thinking about goin with a more electron blue look if they do repaint, maybe the bmw avus blue. What do you guys think?
05-03-2002, 10:32 AM
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Sorry to hear about your cars, JZ and Mark. JZ you know you need to get Aegean Blue if they repaint.
Mark, I would just get it repainted the proper color so that everything is still cool with the dealer, like touchup paint, and what about the undamaged panels the insurance company might refuse to repaint.
But I guess if you want to stand out, get a lighter shade.
Oh and JZ:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...threadid=68383
I gave our buddy the part #s so he got everything in except the harnesses (because the parts guy forgot to order them
). I'll probably get mine done end of next week. Your lights and bulbs are in though. Have a great trip to SF, what a great city.
You car would look pimp if you black it all out and get your '03 tails put in, especially with a fresh paint job you can claybar and zaino from day one.
Mark, I would just get it repainted the proper color so that everything is still cool with the dealer, like touchup paint, and what about the undamaged panels the insurance company might refuse to repaint.
But I guess if you want to stand out, get a lighter shade.
Oh and JZ:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...threadid=68383
I gave our buddy the part #s so he got everything in except the harnesses (because the parts guy forgot to order them
). I'll probably get mine done end of next week. Your lights and bulbs are in though. Have a great trip to SF, what a great city.You car would look pimp if you black it all out and get your '03 tails put in, especially with a fresh paint job you can claybar and zaino from day one.
05-03-2002, 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by JRock
Sorry to hear about your cars, JZ and Mark. JZ you know you need to get Aegean Blue if they repaint.
Mark, I would just get it repainted the proper color so that everything is still cool with the dealer, like touchup paint, and what about the undamaged panels the insurance company might refuse to repaint.
But I guess if you want to stand out, get a lighter shade.
Oh and JZ:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...threadid=68383
I gave our buddy the part #s so he got everything in except the harnesses (because the parts guy forgot to order them ). I'll probably get mine done end of next week. Your lights and bulbs are in though. Have a great trip to SF, what a great city.
You car would look pimp if you black it all out and get your '03 tails put in, especially with a fresh paint job you can claybar and zaino from day one.
Sorry to hear about your cars, JZ and Mark. JZ you know you need to get Aegean Blue if they repaint.
Mark, I would just get it repainted the proper color so that everything is still cool with the dealer, like touchup paint, and what about the undamaged panels the insurance company might refuse to repaint.
But I guess if you want to stand out, get a lighter shade.
Oh and JZ:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...threadid=68383
I gave our buddy the part #s so he got everything in except the harnesses (because the parts guy forgot to order them
). I'll probably get mine done end of next week. Your lights and bulbs are in though. Have a great trip to SF, what a great city.You car would look pimp if you black it all out and get your '03 tails put in, especially with a fresh paint job you can claybar and zaino from day one.
I'm definately gonna get that chrome shit blacked out. Hopefully I'll be able to get wheels buffed along with th whole process since both of my passenger side wheels are scratched.
I probably won't pick up my tails until after I get back from San Fran. I guess I'll put them in when I get my car back. I'm going to go and talk to my friend at the body shop in a few mintues and see what he says before I speak with the claims adjuster.
05-03-2002, 01:17 PM
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sorry to hear about what happen to both of you.. I moved my car in to the garage last minute and got saved.
3 years ago my maxima got hail damage all over the car and all state basically wrote me a check for 2500 to get the car repainted and all the dings taken care of.
Most likely they'l just 'pull' the dings out w/out scratching the paint but if it doesn't go well you'll have to get it repainted..
I moved my car in to the garage last minute and got saved.3 years ago my maxima got hail damage all over the car and all state basically wrote me a check for 2500 to get the car repainted and all the dings taken care of.
Most likely they'l just 'pull' the dings out w/out scratching the paint but if it doesn't go well you'll have to get it repainted..
05-03-2002, 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by NOVAwhiteTypeS
sorry to hear about what happen to both of you.. I moved my car in to the garage last minute and got saved.
3 years ago my maxima got hail damage all over the car and all state basically wrote me a check for 2500 to get the car repainted and all the dings taken care of.
Most likely they'l just 'pull' the dings out w/out scratching the paint but if it doesn't go well you'll have to get it repainted..
sorry to hear about what happen to both of you..
I moved my car in to the garage last minute and got saved.3 years ago my maxima got hail damage all over the car and all state basically wrote me a check for 2500 to get the car repainted and all the dings taken care of.
Most likely they'l just 'pull' the dings out w/out scratching the paint but if it doesn't go well you'll have to get it repainted..
I can't see how they will be able to do anything but replace the panels because there are literally hundreds of little pings that make the side of the car look like a raw piece of sheet metal.
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Zamora's auto body is a good place.
they have done two of my cars in the past, so i guess that i am a valued customer
they are good, adn Andy will take good care of you. their pain is near flawless.
they have done two of my cars in the past, so i guess that i am a valued customer
they are good, adn Andy will take good care of you. their pain is near flawless.
05-03-2002, 01:36 PM
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Yea i have an appointment to see their adjuster next week, hopefully he will give me enough money to get it repainted and the dings pulled out. Yea like JZ said, I don't see how they can pull soo many tiny lil dings out. I think it would be easier for them to replace it.
05-03-2002, 01:47 PM
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Yea i have an appointment to see their adjuster next week, hopefully he will give me enough money to get it repainted and the dings pulled out. Yea like JZ said, I don't see how they can pull soo many tiny lil dings out. I think it would be easier for them to replace it.
Yea i have an appointment to see their adjuster next week, hopefully he will give me enough money to get it repainted and the dings pulled out. Yea like JZ said, I don't see how they can pull soo many tiny lil dings out. I think it would be easier for them to replace it.
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Originally posted by JZ
I might spend a couple bucks of my own money to see if I can black out the chrome around the windows.
I might spend a couple bucks of my own money to see if I can black out the chrome around the windows.
I’m considering doing that to my car.
Good luck with the repairs.
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Couple of answers to questions:
1. There is nothing you can do to the chrome trim pieces that will be high quality. He said there is nothing that they can get to stick to that stuff well.
2. Aegean--if you go to Zamora's ask for Andy and tell him I sent you. I told him I was going to send some people his way and I think he'd be appreciative to know that. We go way back.
Anyways, if you all read my other post you'll see that the estimate was for 6000$. That's a lot of money for some frozen water.
1. There is nothing you can do to the chrome trim pieces that will be high quality. He said there is nothing that they can get to stick to that stuff well.
2. Aegean--if you go to Zamora's ask for Andy and tell him I sent you. I told him I was going to send some people his way and I think he'd be appreciative to know that. We go way back.
Anyways, if you all read my other post you'll see that the estimate was for 6000$. That's a lot of money for some frozen water.
05-03-2002, 06:09 PM
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Couple of answers to questions:
1. There is nothing you can do to the chrome trim pieces that will be high quality. He said there is nothing that they can get to stick to that stuff well.
2. Aegean--if you go to Zamora's ask for Andy and tell him I sent you. I told him I was going to send some people his way and I think he'd be appreciative to know that. We go way back.
Anyways, if you all read my other post you'll see that the estimate was for 6000$. That's a lot of money for some frozen water.
Couple of answers to questions:
1. There is nothing you can do to the chrome trim pieces that will be high quality. He said there is nothing that they can get to stick to that stuff well.
2. Aegean--if you go to Zamora's ask for Andy and tell him I sent you. I told him I was going to send some people his way and I think he'd be appreciative to know that. We go way back.
Anyways, if you all read my other post you'll see that the estimate was for 6000$. That's a lot of money for some frozen water.
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