Door Ding from HELL

empowered_one · 02-19-2018, 06:51 PM

Ugh...so, had my 18 ZCP less then 6 weeks....stopped to meet a buddy at lunch and found a nice large corner spot in the parking lot.

Well, there was a car to my passenger side but there was a pretty big distance (given how small the lot was). Unfortunately, as I parked my car, the gentlemen who had the car next to me walked and opened his door to get in his car, a HUGE gust of wind came and literally slammed his door ALL THE WAY OPEN, in which it made major contact with my rear passenger door...I was still in my car and it sounded like someone crashed into it.

So, needless to say, I am f@cking pissed...accidents happen...could have been worse I guess...but not much.

Next week i'll head over to Enthusiast Auto Group to have my buddy's paintless dent repair guru take a look...fingers crossed that he can fix it with out body work and paint...their dent removal guy is the best in the area so I have some confidence all will be ok...as mineral white would be awful to match.

Update 3/30/18: Ended up going with a long-time friend of mine that has been doing PDR for 20 years...he is always so busy I didn't want to bother him...but...he took care of it, wouldn't accept my money (I forcefully made him take it), and couldn't be happier with the results

al3xander · 02-19-2018, 07:24 PM

Ouch that's painful, I also Always look for Corner spots far Away as well and it never fails, no matter how empty the parking lot is someone will always come and park next to me. Hopefully that gets fixed with PDR. good luck man

shay2nak · 02-19-2018, 08:31 PM

That should come out. At least be thankful it wasn't on the crease above. If it was, you're basically f*cked. Happened to my E90 and no one could get it out.

allinon72 · 02-19-2018, 08:42 PM

A good PDR guy can massage that out no problem.

boss2k · 02-19-2018, 08:48 PM

PDR will take it out for sure but didn't u catch that guy to pick up the tab , he shud be paying for it

joooiiiiii · 02-19-2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

That should come out. At least be thankful it wasn't on the crease above. If it was, you're basically f*cked. Happened to my E90 and no one could get it out.

I agree. This can be fixed. Sucks nonetheless but damn, I am always careful with my door. Don't understand why anyone would throw their shitty car door open so hard. smh.

Edit: ok so I reread that--wind gusts don't count, shits happened to me before lol.

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 02-19-2018, 10:21 PM

Damn that door ding is massive

Lee808 · 02-19-2018, 10:48 PM

Been there. Sorry for your pain. I know exactly how it feels! Good luck with the repair. the insurance company still hasn't paid and it's been almost a year.

shay2nak · 02-19-2018, 10:57 PM

oh damn. That's another shitty spot to get hit.

DanMpower · 02-19-2018, 11:18 PM

Ouch, I feel your pain.

While PDR will get that out and flatten the dent, the "texture" or "orange peel" of the paint won't be the same. Good thing is it's a lot less noticeable on white most people won't see it.

I try to avoid driving my car on windy days because of this exact scenario, people don't realize when they open their doors they can become kites and swing wide open. Happened to me twice on my previous cars.

empowered_one · 02-20-2018, 05:01 PM

Thanks for the input everyone, yeah, I am fortunate my buddy has been doing PDR for 17 years...so I will get it to him this week and get some after pictures.

Thankfully, the guy had insurance so if the PDR doesn't work, then I will end up going through insurance...but then it is the dilemma...fix it right, then repaint and have it not match, or live with a blemish...i'm betting i'd live with the blemish rather than than having mineral white paint not match.

The guy texted me today and asked if I was doing OK, cause he's been sick to his stomach since yesterday...when he saw what he did he was speechless.

It will all get sorted out. Keep ya'll posted on the outcome!

lovebmwcars · 02-20-2018, 05:21 PM

oh, sorry... it will get better and clean as ever after repair

Baylorguy · 02-21-2018, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by empowered_one

Thanks for the input everyone, yeah, I am fortunate my buddy has been doing PDR for 17 years...so I will get it to him this week and get some after pictures.

Thankfully, the guy had insurance so if the PDR doesn't work, then I will end up going through insurance...but then it is the dilemma...fix it right, then repaint and have it not match, or live with a blemish...i'm betting i'd live with the blemish rather than than having mineral white paint not match.

The guy texted me today and asked if I was doing OK, cause he's been sick to his stomach since yesterday...when he saw what he did he was speechless.

It will all get sorted out. Keep ya'll posted on the outcome!

Sorry this happened, it really sucks.

That being said, that is a text book pdr so all will be made right. Sounds like the person that did this is genuinely concerned, which is a rarity these days. Most people are jerks and drive off, etc.

Encanto · 02-21-2018, 09:48 AM

This and the Bermuda Triangle are my two biggest mysteries...

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Originally Posted by al3xander

Ouch that's painful, I also Always look for Corner spots far Away as well and it never fails, no matter how empty the parking lot is someone will always come and park next to me. Hopefully that gets fixed with PDR. good luck man

Lee808 · 02-21-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Baylorguy

Quote:

Originally Posted by empowered_one

Thanks for the input everyone, yeah, I am fortunate my buddy has been doing PDR for 17 years...so I will get it to him this week and get some after pictures.

Thankfully, the guy had insurance so if the PDR doesn't work, then I will end up going through insurance...but then it is the dilemma...fix it right, then repaint and have it not match, or live with a blemish...i'm betting i'd live with the blemish rather than than having mineral white paint not match.

The guy texted me today and asked if I was doing OK, cause he's been sick to his stomach since yesterday...when he saw what he did he was speechless.

It will all get sorted out. Keep ya'll posted on the outcome!

Sorry this happened, it really sucks.

That being said, that is a text book pdr so all will be made right. Sounds like the person that did this is genuinely concerned, which is a rarity these days. Most people are jerks and drive off, etc.

Yep the guy that hit me is ducking and dodging my insurance. The insurance card he gave me was expired! I should have called the cops but my own insurance advised that it was not necessary. FML. Now I'm out a deductible while I wait for insurance to collect.

Looks like OP got lucky and unlucky at the same time

empowered_one · 03-30-2018, 11:58 AM

All fixed!

DonkeyKong · 04-01-2018, 11:24 AM

Very Nice!! PDR can be a major stress reducer

As long as the paint is not chipped, most dents will come clean with PDR.

maniz · 04-02-2018, 02:56 PM

Looks great! My mountain bike fell over its wall mount in my garage and caused 2 large cluster dents (2-3 dents close together) in the fender and door of my F10 550i. The PDR guy meticulously took them all out for $150 although IIRC my insurance had reimbursed me $900 for fill and re-paint because they were positive it was the only option due to the locations of the dents.

The best PDR guys are miracle workers.

boss2k · 04-02-2018, 09:32 PM

Very nice job

R-M4 · 04-02-2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by al3xander

Ouch that's painful, I also Always look for Corner spots far Away as well and it never fails, no matter how empty the parking lot is someone will always come and park next to me. Hopefully that gets fixed with PDR. good luck man

Lol!
I do the SAME thing.

02-19-2018, 06:51 PM	#1
empowered_one Private 31 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Mineral White Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Door Ding from HELL Ugh...so, had my 18 ZCP less then 6 weeks....stopped to meet a buddy at lunch and found a nice large corner spot in the parking lot. Well, there was a car to my passenger side but there was a pretty big distance (given how small the lot was). Unfortunately, as I parked my car, the gentlemen who had the car next to me walked and opened his door to get in his car, a HUGE gust of wind came and literally slammed his door ALL THE WAY OPEN, in which it made major contact with my rear passenger door...I was still in my car and it sounded like someone crashed into it. So, needless to say, I am f@cking pissed...accidents happen...could have been worse I guess...but not much. Next week i'll head over to Enthusiast Auto Group to have my buddy's paintless dent repair guru take a look...fingers crossed that he can fix it with out body work and paint...their dent removal guy is the best in the area so I have some confidence all will be ok...as mineral white would be awful to match. Update 3/30/18: Ended up going with a long-time friend of mine that has been doing PDR for 20 years...he is always so busy I didn't want to bother him...but...he took care of it, wouldn't accept my money (I forcefully made him take it), and couldn't be happier with the results Attached Images __________________ I.G. double_d_1310 Last edited by empowered_one; 03-30-2018 at 11:41 AM..
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al3xander Lieutenant 382 Rep 534 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Ouch that's painful, I also Always look for Corner spots far Away as well and it never fails, no matter how empty the parking lot is someone will always come and park next to me. Hopefully that gets fixed with PDR. good luck man
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shay2nak smoke if ya got 'em 1070 Rep 2,179 Posts Drives: F80 M3/Lotus Exige/500 Abarth Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calipornia iTrader: (0)	That should come out. At least be thankful it wasn't on the crease above. If it was, you're basically f*cked. Happened to my E90 and no one could get it out.
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allinon72 Brigadier General 4908 Rep 3,790 Posts Drives: 20' M2C, 23' X1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (2)	A good PDR guy can massage that out no problem.
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boss2k Colonel 1069 Rep 2,782 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	PDR will take it out for sure but didn't u catch that guy to pick up the tab , he shud be paying for it
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G35POPPEDMYCHERRY Banned 4995 Rep 4,139 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	Damn that door ding is massive
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Lee808 Out in the middle of the sea 231 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Been there. Sorry for your pain. I know exactly how it feels! Good luck with the repair. the insurance company still hasn't paid and it's been almost a year. Attached Images
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shay2nak smoke if ya got 'em 1070 Rep 2,179 Posts Drives: F80 M3/Lotus Exige/500 Abarth Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calipornia iTrader: (0)	oh damn. That's another shitty spot to get hit.
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DanMpower Colonel 3231 Rep 2,159 Posts Drives: BMW M3s and a Red VW Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (28)	Ouch, I feel your pain. While PDR will get that out and flatten the dent, the "texture" or "orange peel" of the paint won't be the same. Good thing is it's a lot less noticeable on white most people won't see it. I try to avoid driving my car on windy days because of this exact scenario, people don't realize when they open their doors they can become kites and swing wide open. Happened to me twice on my previous cars.
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02-20-2018, 05:01 PM	#11
empowered_one Private 31 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Mineral White Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input everyone, yeah, I am fortunate my buddy has been doing PDR for 17 years...so I will get it to him this week and get some after pictures. Thankfully, the guy had insurance so if the PDR doesn't work, then I will end up going through insurance...but then it is the dilemma...fix it right, then repaint and have it not match, or live with a blemish...i'm betting i'd live with the blemish rather than than having mineral white paint not match. The guy texted me today and asked if I was doing OK, cause he's been sick to his stomach since yesterday...when he saw what he did he was speechless. It will all get sorted out. Keep ya'll posted on the outcome! __________________ I.G. double_d_1310
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lovebmwcars New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	oh, sorry... it will get better and clean as ever after repair
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DonkeyKong Private First Class 44 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 Join Date: May 2016 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Very Nice!! PDR can be a major stress reducer As long as the paint is not chipped, most dents will come clean with PDR.
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maniz Assistant TO the Regional Manager 617 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Looks great! My mountain bike fell over its wall mount in my garage and caused 2 large cluster dents (2-3 dents close together) in the fender and door of my F10 550i. The PDR guy meticulously took them all out for $150 although IIRC my insurance had reimbursed me $900 for fill and re-paint because they were positive it was the only option due to the locations of the dents. The best PDR guys are miracle workers. __________________ 2018 M4 Coupe. 6MT. Der stärkste buchstabe der welt
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