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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1999corvettels1
Can you get the estimate, then get a check for it, do your own work?

Then you do it to perfection.

I dont think they will cut the check to me. I will know more tomorrow
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 10:43 PM
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Sure they will. You don’t even have to have it repaired. Just get a few estimates and tell them to send the check to you.

YMMV if financed.
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 10:49 PM
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What a nightmare! You have my sympathy and I hope the repair goes well.
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 10:53 PM
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Did you ask the hotel for a list of license plates or make of vehicle for that night they usually ask for it. Might give you a clue.
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 11:38 PM
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So many idiots in this world, hard to keep track. Was there video surveillance in the parking lot?
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 11:41 PM
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Good luck with the repairs, it will look just as sharp when you're done.
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 11:45 PM
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people suck...
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 08:06 AM
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I agree, not a good way to begin enjoying your gorgeous ride. Happen to me last fall with a hit and run. Karma will get them. Did the motel/hotel have security cameras on the parking lot? Might be worth the trouble to find out and if they do, ask them to review the footage for the time period the car was parked. Just maybe it will show the idiot hitting your car and a visible plate number. Good luck on your repairs.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 1999corvettels1
A diesel truck I bet.

Early today a shelf in the garage broke off the wall and a bunch of boxes and stuff fell on floor and some on my Corvette.

Passenger side headlight and area got scratched up.

That stuff had been on the shelf for over 6 years, wierd it just came off wall today.
Thanks for the motivation....I have the same situation and need to address it before the same happens to me.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Slick61
people suck...
Yes they do!

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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 1999corvettels1

wth???
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 08:50 AM
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I hate stories like this

OP - sorry man.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 09:14 AM
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OP, you may want to check with Corvette recycle yards for a MY headlight cover with factory paint.

Mark.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Moto One
OP, you may want to check with Corvette recycle yards for a MY headlight cover with factory paint.

Mark.
make sure the estimates include OEM parts.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 03:37 PM
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So here is the latest on the car. Not as much damage as I thought might be the case. Headlight cover is being replaced. Headlight motor. Left parking light. Bumper cover and headlight cover will be painted. I buffed out fender with no p set problem along with a small place on the hood.
I'm going 9nto the collision shop to do the paint work and they will reassemble.
I just want to do the paint work myself. It has to match 100 percent. So I ask if they thought that could happen.
after a brief discussion on me doing it and what I did for a living the shop manager agreed to let me do it on there both. No discount on the cos6 9f repair. But I dont care.
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Sorry dont know how to edit all the mistakes in spelling
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 03:46 PM
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See if they'll let you keep all of the road-kill bugs....(trying to add a little levity to a crap situation)
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 08:16 PM
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Well the shop called me today and said they have a color mixed. Will do a spray out tomorrow..we will see how this goes. I have a feeling 8m going to have to mix the paint myself. But I will give them a chance.
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Old Jul 13, 2018 | 01:42 PM
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First spray out was not a match.
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Old Jul 13, 2018 | 06:21 PM
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