Tungsten Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I was on my typical daily drive and all of a sudden as I enter a highway ramp, a 2x4 plank comes right at me and nails me right on the nose. I tried beating the dent out but nothing worked so far as it is smashed right where the grille is. FML... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Buy a bug shield... DENT GONE!!! Out of site-out of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Try removing the grill and drilling through or cutting away the inside of the hood and then hammer it out with a wooden dowel. On my truck I would probably just leave it. It's a beauty mark. Reminds me of the time I was pulling Beastpath out of the snow and his truck kept sliding until his spare kissed my hood and dented it. He was all upset about it and offered to replace it, but I simply told him "It's not that kind of truck". Is your truck "that kind of truck"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I kinda like the bug guard idea, but I wouldn't worry about the dent either. Hell, if you were closer (and it was the same color) I'd swap you the hood off of my parts truck... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJSquirrel Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Oxford is parting out a red pathy. He's in Pennsylvania, and you are in NJ? It might work out to meet halfway. Before you go and do something rash like trying to pop the dent yourself, talk to a bodyshop. Your paint doesn't appear to be broken, and you might be able to get it done by guys who know what they are doing for a lot less than you might expect. It would be a great way to scope out a shop for future rocker panel replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 well... i tried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 well... i tried... I will give you an "E" for effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJSquirrel Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Your rig just has a beauty mark now. I've got one on my hood, too. Welcome to the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 If you can get the plastic vent bit back in, you are golden. Just tell people you took out a garden gnome... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlFairweather Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Go to Canadian Tire and rent a Uni Spotter. Sand down then area of dent. Use the Uni Spotter to weld the copper pins on. Then use the pull hammer that comes with the Uni spotter to pull out the dent. Grind off the copper pins. Put a light coating of bondo ( Make sure you mix it right ) Then cheese grade and block. Then put a fine skim of putty. ( Let the putty dry at least over night to get it nice and hard. Then sand down with a high grit sand paper. Prime and paint. I would suggest putting a black line across the bottom of your whole hood. That way you wont have to colour match. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Go to Canadian Tire and rent a Uni Spotter. Earl Yeah, they don't have those in the UNITED STATES.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlFairweather Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 LOL my bad, as far as im concerned Canadian tire should be world wide haha. But any good place where you can rent tools should have one. Or even if you know a buddy that works in a body shop, or has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 yea i wish now i need that vent insert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 You should look in the Classified/Parts For Sale for people who are parting out vehicles!! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Yeah, they don't have those in the UNITED STATES.... Yeah not so bad overall, keep looking and I am sure you will find a replacement hood if you want it gone. Otherwise, if you want to hide it, then the bug shield will do that. Or claim it as a battle scare and wear the badge with pride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlFairweather Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Im buying a red parts truck on Saturday but I think your too far from me to get the hood. If you want to drive up ill give it too you for a decen t price. Or I can give you a vent from my parts truck right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 I picked up some vents on a visit to a scrap yard. Got extras in case I loose one again or if anyone else wants one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) I guess I will just leave it like this: Edited July 18, 2010 by Tungsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 It looks fine you baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Seriously though, get a bug shield! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 It looks fine you baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Yea dude, it is hardly noticeable now. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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