Fender Bender

[Big Panda]

"Fender Bender"?

since the 'fenders' on a smart are plastic, technically shouldn't this thread be titled "Fender Flexer"?

[skyzdlimit59]

Originally Posted by Jeepster55

"Fender Bender"?

since the 'fenders' on a smart are plastic, technically shouldn't this thread be titled "Fender Flexer"?

Good point jeepster.

[hsterk]

Originally Posted by skyzdlimit59

Here's a picture, not the best but you get the idea. I am fine, thanks for the concern, but it was truly just a fender bender.
I have an appt today with the dealer to get an estimate. I'll keep you posted on the ETA of an individual panel and how much.

Sorry to hear about you fender bender but glad that you are OK.

The front panel is the largest single piece of plastic of all the panels, thus it's price. Not knowing which route you will take (repair or replace), it may be possible to replace and paint this panel without your car, but the color match may be a question. Repairing would certainly reduce the possibility of a gross mismatch in color.

Just my thoughts.

[SmartyPants25]

Sorry to hear about this! Wouldn't this be a good opportunity to switch to the yellow you bought AND of course get the blue panel fixed?

[skyzdlimit59]

Originally Posted by hsterk

Sorry to hear about you fender bender but glad that you are OK.

The front panel is the largest single piece of plastic of all the panels, thus it's price. Not knowing which route you will take (repair or replace), it may be possible to replace and paint this panel without your car, but the color match may be a question. Repairing would certainly reduce the possibility of a gross mismatch in color.

Just my thoughts.

hsterk, the panel damaged was actually the rear passenger side panel. Much of the cost entails the specialized paint (I guess because it goes on flexible plastic, it needs to be pliable so it won't crack) along with the labor involved. All three rear pieces, along with the valance, need to be removed.

[skyzdlimit59]

Originally Posted by SmartyPants25

Sorry to hear about this! Wouldn't this be a good opportunity to switch to the yellow you bought AND of course get the blue panel fixed?

My thoughts exactly. Only problem is the body shop is not located at the dealer. We'll see, this whole thing has me thinking it's a good time to be yellow.

[hsterk]

Originally Posted by skyzdlimit59

hsterk, the panel damaged was actually the rear passenger side panel. Much of the cost entails the specialized paint (I guess because it goes on flexible plastic, it needs to be pliable so it won't crack) along with the labor involved. All three rear pieces, along with the valance, need to be removed.

Thanks for pointing that out to me. You are absolutely correct!

[Turbo42]

the color will be fine the blue silver and red panels are painted and the scatch is so small u blend with in the panel you wont even see a difference

[skyzdlimit59]

Originally Posted by babybenz

the color will be fine the blue silver and red panels are painted and the scatch is so small u blend with in the panel you wont even see a difference

Thanks babybenz, I hope you are right. I have been a bit depressed since it happened. I know it's silly, the scratch is negligable, but I have really grown quite attached to the car and I hate that it's been marred from no fault of my own.

[Turbo42]

im a painter at a ford dealership i would not stir you wrong relax it will be fine