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Dent Damage - What should I do?

Brett

Member
Jul 10, 2013
240
47
Los Angeles
David and his team at SOS Dent did a great job with my car today. They took it apart for access and it took all day. It's like 75% right. I can still see a small bump but hopefully won't notice after a while. Oh well. I would definitely recommend SOS Dent. They really took on the aluminum challenge. David runs a clean, organized shop.

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As far as finding the coward that hit my car, I have contacted the head of security of the facility where I was parked, and am waiting to hear back.
 
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dratifk

Model 3 S+ Frisco Tx
Oct 31, 2013
246
14
Frisco, Texas United States
Get a BlackVue 550 Dual Camera System. Only cost $290 and well worth it. I've been reading too many hit and run threads. Also, Cover the remaining defect with Spoiler which should hide it completely. Plus I like the look of the spoiler.
 

Brett

Member
Jul 10, 2013
240
47
Los Angeles
Follow up - I finally heard back from the facility where I was parked, and they reviewed the security camera footage. Unfortunately, apparently there was some freight near where I was parked, and the cameras were pointed towards that, and my car was not covered. Frustrating. I would have loved to have caught the person that caused this.

On a more positive note - I DID get the carbon fiber matte spoiler installed. Looks great!
 

dratifk

Model 3 S+ Frisco Tx
Oct 31, 2013
246
14
Frisco, Texas United States
Sorry you didn't get the guy who did it. Next project should be installing a Cam. After reviewing all the options I think the best one is Mobius which are cheap. My Blackview is good but you are paying for features you can't use like GPS. Tesla windshield prevents GPS lock.
 

Runs Kwh

Member
May 16, 2014
83
1
Los Angeles
I wouldn't rule out paintless dent repair. I'd at least have a PDR shop take a look at it.

A dash cam with a rear camera would have taken a video of the incident and identified the culprit. That's precisely why I have this. The rear camera and front cameras are always on when I'm parked. The Inavi FXD900 rocks: HD images, sound, everything.

How much did it cost?
 

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