Smart repair possible?

[paul38]

Guys,


Opinions valued, would a smart repair be possible on this dent?

My mother-in-law clipped her gate post and most likely wont spend the money on a full repair, but given the cars about 6 mths old, im trying to talking her into not leaving as is, although each to their own and all that!





Cheers
Paul

[zb]

I'm in no way qualified to comment, but that's never stopped anyone on here before. I'll just repeat some hearsay, that I understand if the paint is broken then it can't be smart repaired.

[jason s4]

I think it can be as its within a 9" ish maximum.

However, as paint will be needed, i would take it to a reputable body shop.

Might cost a bit more but should be a better repair.

hth.

[HustleRussell]

It's in a very conspicuous place and it'd never look perfect after smart repair.

[paul38]

Cheers for replies guys,

If it was mine, without doubt it'd be in for repair. However being mother-in-law's car which "still drives fine" she is reluctant to spend the cash on a proper repair, im trying to get a mid point between the cost of the full repair and touch up paint opposed to leaving a 6mth old car in that state.

To be honest i agree, especially given the colour it'd be very hard to get a good smart repair which isn't noticable, as said, its in a very conspicious area.

I've emailed the photos t a few local repair places to see what the options available are and the cost.

Any idea of what we would expect to pay for a proper repair - i estimated approx £300?

cheers
Paul

[snuffle]

Renault?

[paul38]

yep

megan, rear door

[HustleRussell]

snuffle said:

Renault?

You used the etching on the window and that, sir, is cheating.

[snuffle]

HustleRussell said:

snuffle said:

Renault?

You used the etching on the window and that, sir, is cheating.

[deltashad]

Could try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILVWPzO_swY

and this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Genuine-RENAULT-Touc...

Not perfect but £20...

[abbotsmike]

I wouldn't bother really, I see where you're coming from, but what are the chances she'll just do it again?