what to do :(

Kensley · 07-19-2013, 12:53 AM

got hit on the hood and debating whether or not to get cf hood or just fix it.. any suggestions?

E90_boostjunky · 07-19-2013, 12:55 AM

was it a hit a run? If not I would deffinently go somewhere and get an estimate, take it to their insurance, take the money and buy a carbon fiber hood, look at it as an opportunity to upgrade, now or might as well never...

Snaggletooth · 07-19-2013, 01:12 AM

CF for sure!

Kuch335 · 07-19-2013, 01:31 AM

dent wizard can probably fix that. i'd fix.. had the same issue and went with CF.. going back to stock soon.. CF look got old and fitment is never as good as stock..

fazman · 07-19-2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kuch335

dent wizard can probably fix that. i'd fix.. had the same issue and went with CF.. going back to stock soon.. CF look got old and fitment is never as good as stock..

CF is nice for like a year and then it cracks

get the PDR done instead and enjoy oem/stock

AndyR83 · 07-19-2013, 07:15 AM

That is 100% identical to a dent I got last year. Found mine that way in a parking lot... I decided to just repair it rather than swap in an aftermarket hood. It cost about 300 bucks.

ChasVS · 07-19-2013, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kuch335

dent wizard can probably fix that. i'd fix.. had the same issue and went with CF.. going back to stock soon.. CF look got old and fitment is never as good as stock..

Bingobimmer · 07-19-2013, 07:48 AM

Just fix it

AzureHaze · 07-19-2013, 10:35 AM

Doesn't look that bad bro. Fix it. CF hoods are just meh IMHO.

Kensley · 07-19-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuch335

dent wizard can probably fix that. i'd fix.. had the same issue and went with CF.. going back to stock soon.. CF look got old and fitment is never as good as stock..

how much does it usually cost? dent repair and repaint?

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Originally Posted by fazman

CF is nice for like a year and then it cracks

get the PDR done instead and enjoy oem/stock

how much does it usually cost?

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Originally Posted by AndyR83

That is 100% identical to a dent I got last year. Found mine that way in a parking lot... I decided to just repair it rather than swap in an aftermarket hood. It cost about 300 bucks.

300? what did you get done

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Originally Posted by Bingobimmer

Just fix it

where and how much should it run me?

ZROFCKSGVN · 07-19-2013, 05:08 PM

step 1: file insurance claim for a hit and run.

Step 2: get it appraised at the most expensive shop you can think of.

Step 3: have your insurance write you a check.

Step 4: order a carbon fiber hood with the insurance money.

Step 5: sell your OEM hood for an insignificant amount of money.

Step 6: use that insignificant amount of money to go party with your friends.

i did it and it worked for me

AndyR83 · 07-19-2013, 06:06 PM

This is what it looked like before:

For $300, I had the shop straighten it out and respray the whole hood. My insurance deductible is $250, so I figured it wasn't worth getting the mark against my record/carfax. CF hoods appear to be more around $800 shipped, so this seemed to be the best course of action for me.

tony20009 · 07-19-2013, 06:29 PM

If I could get a CF hood that matches the rest of the car, I might do that. Otherwise, I'd just fix it. What I wouldn't do, because I think it'd look ridiculous with a giant block of grey CF in the middle of the hood on an otherwise all white car, is install a grey CF hood on a car that otherwise has no CR large bits, such as a hood and trunk. Even then, I probably wouldn't do it, in grey at least.

The one exception to my statement above is were the car almost exclusively (or exclusively) a track car where the function should supercede the aesthetic factors.

All the best.

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E90_boostjunky Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: BMW 335I E90 SGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA, IL iTrader: (1)	was it a hit a run? If not I would deffinently go somewhere and get an estimate, take it to their insurance, take the money and buy a carbon fiber hood, look at it as an opportunity to upgrade, now or might as well never...
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Kuch335 2007 335i E92 44 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 TiAg, 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: OH iTrader: (4)	dent wizard can probably fix that. i'd fix.. had the same issue and went with CF.. going back to stock soon.. CF look got old and fitment is never as good as stock.. __________________ 2007 335i E92 AT - MHD E85 Flash, xHP Stage 3 , MR5 Intake, VRSF DPs, VRSF 7in FMIC, ER CP, Fuel-It Stage 1, RB PCV, UUC Corsa Exhaust, BL R8 Coils, Sachs SRE Coilovers, M3 Control Arms, H&R Sway, BA Diff Lock, MDF Scoops, Tint, CF Hood, Mini Battery :: 2011 X3 xDrive 35i - MHD Stage 1, Alum Charge Pipe
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AndyR83 Major 60 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	That is 100% identical to a dent I got last year. Found mine that way in a parking lot... I decided to just repair it rather than swap in an aftermarket hood. It cost about 300 bucks.
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Bingobimmer Captain 157 Rep 637 Posts Drives: e90 n54 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: On the road... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 E90 335i sedan [0.00]	Just fix it __________________ LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2009 E90 335i AW... Black grills/jb4/lux angel eyes/clear side reflectors/and a few more small mods 2011 e92 335iSSSS Black
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AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Doesn't look that bad bro. Fix it. CF hoods are just meh IMHO. __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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ZROFCKSGVN Hi Hater 15 Rep 424 Posts Drives: Reckless Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: All Over iTrader: (0)	step 1: file insurance claim for a hit and run. Step 2: get it appraised at the most expensive shop you can think of. Step 3: have your insurance write you a check. Step 4: order a carbon fiber hood with the insurance money. Step 5: sell your OEM hood for an insignificant amount of money. Step 6: use that insignificant amount of money to go party with your friends. i did it and it worked for me
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AndyR83 Major 60 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	This is what it looked like before: For $300, I had the shop straighten it out and respray the whole hood. My insurance deductible is $250, so I figured it wasn't worth getting the mark against my record/carfax. CF hoods appear to be more around $800 shipped, so this seemed to be the best course of action for me. __________________ Do NOT do business with IAN HAAN, aka n54bewst, aka 747tuned aka H17M3, a scammer who STILL has an account here on e90post!
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tony20009 Major General 1048 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	If I could get a CF hood that matches the rest of the car, I might do that. Otherwise, I'd just fix it. What I wouldn't do, because I think it'd look ridiculous with a giant block of grey CF in the middle of the hood on an otherwise all white car, is install a grey CF hood on a car that otherwise has no CR large bits, such as a hood and trunk. Even then, I probably wouldn't do it, in grey at least. The one exception to my statement above is were the car almost exclusively (or exclusively) a track car where the function should supercede the aesthetic factors. All the best. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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