Dents in the fit

fits_all · #1 (**permalink**) 11-20-2006, 02:48 AM

Thank God the ones i got are pretty stealth and not too noticeable, but I have noticed that the metal construction of the body panels of the Fit are pretty weak since they get dented pretty easily. Im a neat freak and been wondering if the "dent fixer" or however that thing is called could fix this..any suggestions, comments? I really dont want to feel like Im the only that gots dents around here...

quangalang · #2 (**permalink**) 11-20-2006, 02:58 AM

go get it professionally fixed, the dent fixer things dont work

hatchgeek · #3 (**permalink**) 11-21-2006, 08:53 PM

I have 2 door dings right now that are driving me crazy. I'm gonna try one of those dent repair specialists, anyone have any experience with that kind of service?

outlawhonda · #4 (**permalink**) 11-22-2006, 02:32 PM

It beats painting the whole door/panel if you really want it done right. I paid a guy $35 to fix one on my previous vehicle and it came out nice. The result really depends on what size/shape of the dent and they will normally tell you if it's doable ahead of time. I recommand to try it first since they aren't expensive before you take it to the bodyshop.

hatchgeek · #5 (**permalink**) 11-22-2006, 02:51 PM

Thanks for the advice. I don't think the dings are too bad, most likely caused by parked cars so there's no paint damage as far as I can tell and no bends in the metal, just indentions. Hopefully it will work out and be fairly inexpensive, will let you know. Thanks again.

PurrfectFit · #6 (**permalink**) 01-01-2007, 01:54 PM

Yep, the dude came to my house and fixed it in the driveway -- could never even tell afterwards, and the price was reasonable ($80.00).

Some dents/dings they cannot fix -- like if they are too close to the end of a door panel, or something like that, but many can be repaired and no repainting is required.

I was impressed. Find one (Paintless Dent Repair) in your area and you'll be pleased.

Happy New Year from Canada!
Bill