Hail Damage Repair - Vehicle 1 of two

[gerhard]

OK guys,

I had two cars damaged by hail as discussed in some of the other threads.

I am insured with AAMI with both cars, and there was a fair bit of AAMI bashing in those earlier threads, and in plenty of other threads in the past.

The cars were duly booked with the AAMI contractor Australasian Hail Network.

The Jackaroo is finished, two days ahead of schedule. All I can say about the repair is this

WOW !!! Unbelieveable!!!!

The Jack shows ZERO traces of hail damage, and they removed three or 4 non-hail dings as well, including one in the drivers door caused by an a**hole in an F100 years ago. It annoyed the hell out of me every time I drove the car. If I'd known it could be removed without painting I'd have had it fixed at the time, but I was unaware this sort of work was possible.

The GTI is now at the repairer. If the job on the GTI is as traceless as the Jackaroo, it will be as new again, and there is no reason to suppose they will be worse at the GTI repair.

I also saw a number of other cars finished, including a black BMW - don't know how badly it was dinged, but it was perfect. I gave it a really good look over and there was no trace visible in the bonnet or anywhere else.

So, am I happy - yes and no,

Yes, because the Jack is better than it was before the hail, and the GTI will be perfect again as well.

No, because the damn hail cost me $1000 in excesses.

[Tensixty6]

Excellent news Mr. G. Congratulations.

[SimonH]

Thanks for the info, my Jetta goes into tomorrow for repair with AAMI and the Australasian Hail network. I was half expecting a write off but the guy knew what he was doing and said that the paint VW uses means that paintless repair is effective and safe. Some other paint types aren't apparently !

[lump_a_charcoal]

Just found this thread while searching for the number for Aus hail network - Dropped my GTI in there last week.

I hope it turns out as good as you all say it could!

[Speed]

They call it paintless dent removal. You can have dents removed between $50 and $100. Hail damage cars are usually a fixed price due to the large number of dents.

[mikinoz]

You know anyone that can do a good job of this in Sydney?

[Speed]

You know anyone that can do a good job of this in Sydney?

The guy I knew moved to Perth. Will contact him tomorrow and find out who he would suggest.

[lump_a_charcoal]

You know anyone that can do a good job of this in Sydney?

Australasian Hail network, in Castle Hill may be good - I'll let you know in a couple of days when I pick it up.

[ian]

You know anyone that can do a good job of this in Sydney?

I know Kingswood Smash repairs do Hail damage give them a ring .

[lump_a_charcoal]

If you want repairs done soon, I would avoid the penrith area, due to the massive storms here a few months back.

[ian]

I was at Kingswood smash yesterday and its a very big repair versatility it has over 5 sections where all kinds of repairs are done,if your interested its only a phone call 1300 663 763

[Speed]

Originally Posted by mikinoz
You know anyone that can do a good job of this in Sydney?

The guy I knew moved to Perth. Will contact him tomorrow and find out who he would suggest.

Guys name is Fernando. He invented the glue they use for paintless dent removal.
Still trying to track him down. He often gets called for work OS.

Will keep you updated.

[lump_a_charcoal]

I picked up my GTI today from Aus Hail Network, and it is flawless!

Very impressed indeed!