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Locke · 07-17-2023, 09:00 PM

So, maybe someone with experience will know this better than I do, what is the key 'sweet spot' concerning cars and hail damage?

Other than just general size and composition of hail of course.

I've always kind of thought its when you get caught on the road in a hail storm, because you're combining the momentum of your vehicle with the momentum of the hail?

Today I got caught in it, I pulled into a parking lot just to stop moving and let the storm pass, there was no cover but I've never seen my car get pelted like that before, that storm was wild.

After it passed I went and inspected it and there was nary a dent. Survived it perfectly fine.

Meanwhile I saw people protecting their cars and trucks with blankets and tarps and sleeping bags while my vehicle didnt even get a scratch wide out in the open in a parking lot.

So...people who have experienced Hail Damage...whats the scoop?

07-17-2023, 09:00 PM	#3365
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	So, maybe someone with experience will know this better than I do, what is the key 'sweet spot' concerning cars and hail damage? Other than just general size and composition of hail of course. I've always kind of thought its when you get caught on the road in a hail storm, because you're combining the momentum of your vehicle with the momentum of the hail? Today I got caught in it, I pulled into a parking lot just to stop moving and let the storm pass, there was no cover but I've never seen my car get pelted like that before, that storm was wild. After it passed I went and inspected it and there was nary a dent. Survived it perfectly fine. Meanwhile I saw people protecting their cars and trucks with blankets and tarps and sleeping bags while my vehicle didnt even get a scratch wide out in the open in a parking lot. So...people who have experienced Hail Damage...whats the scoop? __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.