Auto body repair & detailing/92 Mazda Miata

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Expert: William Forster - 7/25/2007


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I have a 92 Miata that club race. I have some hood dings, one up (due to throttle body hit) and one that is depressed (about 5" in dia). This is an aluminum hood, what would be the best way to fix my dents? Thanks for your advice

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Take it to your local Mazda dealership, and have them see if it's a candidate for a paintless dent repair. If it is, it's about 1/3 the price of having it painted. I don't recommend a novice try paintless repair, the results are always disappointing. Hell, I've been fixing cars for over 23 years, and even I'm not as good as the dent doctors. Let a pro handle it. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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