[Leinster] Panel beater for a very difficult bit of bodywork?

JerryHispano

As I was changing my brakes recently, I left a piece of trim on top of the engine and shut the bonnet, resulting in a small upward dent. Brought it to a manufacturer certified body shop and they said they didn't want to touch it as the metal is stretched, not just dented. They mentioned that a very skilled person may be able to do it without having to repaint the whole bonnet.

If anyone knows know of a panel beater that would take on such a job, I would very much appreciate hearing from you.

I am in the Dublin region but would be willing to travel a good bit to sort this!

kev1.3s

I know the type of dent and I'd be very surprised if you could sort it without paint.

Guest0000

Try this guy, he is very good at what he does, and will advise as to wheather the dent is suitable for his method of work..
Dents away.com.

Fiesta

Guest0000 wrote: »

Try this guy, he is very good at what he does, and will advise as to wheather the dent is suitable for his method of work..
Dents away.com.

OP is in Galway, dentsaway.com is in America....he probably wants somewhere a little closer :pac:

slimjimmc

Fiesta wrote: »

OP is in Galway, dentsaway.com is in America....he probably wants somewhere a little closer :pac:

Indeed, but he recommended "dents away.com" not "dentsaway.com" :pac:
I think he means "dents-away.com" which redirects to "dents-away.ie" which is an Irish based operation.

Drummerboy08

What kind of car is it?

Rucking_Fetard

http://www.dentdoctor.ie/

Seen their work on a ding, thought it was good.

Im not connected to them.

lifer_sean

Not Leinster obviously, but if you are looking for paintless dent repair in the Limerick area, Artur is a genius : www.pdrlimerick.com

No affiliation, just a very happy repeat customer !

JerryHispano

Ok, thanks everybody. I'll follow up on those links.

It's an e90 3 series. I've attached photos of the damage, though it's very awkward to photograph. Looks worse than the photos show.

JerryHispano

kev1.3s wrote: »

I know the type of dent and I'd be very surprised if you could sort it without paint.

Yes, I think it may be looking that way

kev1.3s

I had an e46 a couple of years ago that a mechanic left a tool on top of the engine and done the same, I had to paint because the metal was stretched and also creased. Good luck in you're search tho.

Tail Docker

No hope of opening the bonnet, putting the bit of trim in the same place, except across a bit, slamming it again and calling them a "feature"?