8 days old and already damaged by rock - dent and chipped paint

[Bronco21fan]

Why can’t auto makers use more paint on there vehicles,es as much as these vehicles cost there should be more than just a thin coat

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[old goat]

I bet it was a jeep that flung that rock

 

[Lcubed]

And this is why I'm PPFing and Ceramic Coating the SECOND I drive off the lot.

It'd bother the hell out of me too, my man. It's okay to love your things and want to keep them nice.

i'm a big advocate for PPF but the ceramic coating won't make a difference on strike that leaves a dimple.

 

[Krimzun]

Nothing a mobile dent repair guy can't fix and a dab of touch up paint, congrats on your first beauty mark!

 

[Zero_chance]

I've promised myself that I will be utterly furious about the first dent/scratch/ping that I get, and then not give a shit about the rest after that. It's a truck, after all.

Designed for off

Picked up my Bronco Tuesday of last week. I was on the interstate today running some errands. A rock bounced off the hood and hit the windshield! Not only did it chip the paint, it actually dented the metal.....right in middle of the hood. Luckily the windshield chip is barely noticeable. Stopped by Ford dealer and they can get it in the shop in a couple weeks. To most it may seem insignificant, but I am extremely anal when it comes to my vehicles.

wont be off-roading it very much then I would presume?

 

[JMcBronco]

Picked up my Bronco Tuesday of last week. I was on the interstate today running some errands. A rock bounced off the hood and hit the windshield! Not only did it chip the paint, it actually dented the metal.....right in middle of the hood. Luckily the windshield chip is barely noticeable. Stopped by Ford dealer and they can get it in the shop in a couple weeks. To most it may seem insignificant, but I am extremely anal when it comes to my vehicles.

That first ding, scratch and dent will drive me nuts too. I will even lose sleep over it. That said, I'm preparing myself for a lot of "character" for all off-roading adventures (and on-road guess). It's the same reason I got wash out floors and marine vinyl seats. Built Ford Tough. Can't wait.

 

[the poacher]

Picked up my Bronco Tuesday of last week. I was on the interstate today running some errands. A rock bounced off the hood and hit the windshield! Not only did it chip the paint, it actually dented the metal.....right in middle of the hood. Luckily the windshield chip is barely noticeable. Stopped by Ford dealer and they can get it in the shop in a couple weeks. To most it may seem insignificant, but I am extremely anal when it comes to my vehicles.

I know exactly how you feel. Ouch!

 

[guerro]

Picked up my Bronco Tuesday of last week. I was on the interstate today running some errands. A rock bounced off the hood and hit the windshield! Not only did it chip the paint, it actually dented the metal.....right in middle of the hood. Luckily the windshield chip is barely noticeable. Stopped by Ford dealer and they can get it in the shop in a couple weeks. To most it may seem insignificant, but I am extremely anal when it comes to my vehicles.

This screams touch-up paint and not actual body work.

Sorry for your loss.

 

[guerro]

Why can’t auto makers use more paint on there vehicles, as much as these vehicles cost there should be more than just a thin coat

How thick should the paint be? Asking for a friend.

 

[shimmy825]

Ford dealer gave me an estimate of $450 to remove hood, repair ding, paint the chip and blend into hood, and clearcoat entire hood. I think my insurance deductible is $500

also - if you go through insurance, that'll show up on a carfax report. Not worth it. Pay out of pocket

 

[shimmy825]

I'm terrified for the first person to post on here that theirs was totaled

...but also kind of excited?

 

[604Bronco]

Ford dealer gave me an estimate of $450 to remove hood, repair ding, paint the chip and blend into hood, and clearcoat entire hood. I think my insurance deductible is $500

$450 isn’t terrible, but maybe some touch up paint work make it less noticeable at least?

The first ding is always shitty. Especially in a more visible location.

 

[Bronco21fan]

How thick should the paint be? Asking for a friend.

Each company is different some do a better job a d use more than others. But let’s just say that if you were going to do a paint correction on a bronco there wouldn’t be much paint to work with when you buff cause it looks thin in pictures. Maybe it’s not as bad as I think I won’t be able to tell untill I see one up close.

 

[Cbiggs]

Ford dealer gave me an estimate of $450 to remove hood, repair ding, paint the chip and blend into hood, and clearcoat entire hood. I think my insurance deductible is $500

I‘d be concerned with a spot repair on the hood.

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