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In this article, we will talk about is your vehicle\u2019s\u00a0paint job can be damaged by hail and what to do if your hail damage repair claim has been denied by your insurance company due to paint damage.<\/p>\n
It is a terrible feeling when you watch as your vehicle gets pounded by hail. Maybe you are at work and do not have access to covered parking. It could be that you do not have a garage and driving your vehicle to safety in a damaging hail storm just isn\u2019t possible.<\/p>\n
A big question we get from vehicle owners that call us for hail damage repair is, \u201cDoes hail damage hurt the paint?\u201d<\/p>\n
In most cases, no.<\/p>\n
In some cases, when the hailstones that are striking your vehicle are over a couple of inches in diameter, yes \u2013 paint damage can happen, BUT, it is a bit rare. Of the thousands\u00a0of vehicles we have inspected over the years for auto hail damage, we have seen this maybe 2-3.<\/p>\n
If you feel that hail damage has damaged the paint on your vehicle, we can inspect the damage for free and if we feel it was the hail that caused paint damage, we will take that up with your insurance company.<\/p>\n
Auto hail damage<\/a>\u00a0happens when a hailstone, typically 1 \u2013 1 1\/2\u2033 in diameter, strikes a panel and leaves behind a dent. A\u00a0 good description of how hail damage will look on very badly damaged vehicle is \u201cdimpled\u201d.<\/p>\n Natural\u00a0hail\u00a0is relatively soft and, typically,\u00a0does\u00a0not harm\u00a0paint.<\/p>\nWhat To Do If Insurance Company Denies The Hail Damage Claim<\/h4>\n