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Old 03-12-2008, 11:22 AM   #1
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After putting some wine bottles in the boot, I wound up with a couple of dings. I just got an estimate to repair - $570!!! They say they have to repair the dings, paint, replace the emblems, etc. Is this realistic or are there alternatives (I tried the hair dryer/keyboard cleaner trick to no avail).

I've tried uploading photos but get the message, "File system directory is not writable."
have you looked into paintless dnet repair...

dent wizard or something similar
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Old 03-12-2008, 11:32 AM   #2
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Wasn’t there a product on TV that was advertised it would take care of dings and the cost was relatively inexpensive? I just can't think of it.
I'm sure someone on this forum will have some info
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Old 03-12-2008, 11:34 AM   #3
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As long as the paint didnt chip or crack, you can use a paintless dent removal company. Car dealerships use them all the time, and the results are good.
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Old 03-12-2008, 11:44 AM   #4
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Search for paintless dent repair on Craigslist or call the used car manager of a high-end dealership and ask who they use to recondition their trade ins.
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