As I continue my journey down the rabbit hole...ding repairs will be completed today. I'll give my opinion of Dents 'n Ding's work when I see it.
I've decided to replace the windshield and that is scheduled tomorrow morning at our home. Quantrell Cadillac in Lexington, KY contracts with Rite Way Auto Glass. RW assures me the new windshield will work as intended with cruise, rain sense and HUD. I've read the myriad horror stories regarding windshield replacement.
I'll report on the final result and have pics of the process.
Mark

Here is my last car rescue. 1990 ZR-1 Corvette with 63 original miles. It was purchased new by a physician in TN, trailered to his home and parked...for the next 32 years. It was not started during that time.

 

A little humid in that garage-- I can smell the interior from here.
Judging by the pics of your other vehicles, I'm certain it was brought back to better than new condition.

 

...I can smell the interior from here.

😁

I spent months cleaning it. The results are so much better than I could've hoped. Once cleaned, it was trailered to Haibeck Automotive in Chi-town. Marc's shop is widely considered the finest second generation ZR-1 facility on earth. After returning to me, its components continue to function as new, in every regard. The dye has been cast as it won't receive any additional miles during my ownership but, will be an original 'as new' example for current and future Corvette enthusiasts.

 

Only do OEM windshield. I went through a nightmare when I replaced my windshield. Aftermarket is not going to have the solar like OEM. Don’t let the dealer sell you aftermarket. It only benefits them. If it doesn’t say GM then don’t do it.

 

Just returned after having spent two days on dings repair. I'm not the world's most talented photographer so I will just say...I am very impressed with the result. I'm a car guy and have had 'show' cars since my early twentys. Dents 'n Dings in Lexington, KY did a beautiful job of removing every blemish. Even on the dings I was certain would need paint repair, they are gone without a trace.
I'm happy!





*Add/Edit: Regarding the windshield, the tech arrived this morning with the replacement glass. Pilkington was observed on the lower corner but had no GM notation. We discussed it and agreed his company will try to secure an OEM piece of glass and reschedule the install.

**Further: Original windshield quote was $705 and now, with OEM glass ordered from the dealer, the price is $900 with installation. I am pleasantly surprised as I thought OEM would create a more significant increase.

 

I love low mileage cars. I'm sure I don't stand a chance of winning but, I'm high bidder for now...

4-Mile 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe 1LE 6-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a 4-Mile 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe 1LE 6-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #121,235.

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Good Luck!

 

I didn't prevail on the Camaro but, I did get a new GM windshield installed today and it functions exactly as it should. Took about an hour from start to finish...

 

I didn't prevail on the Camaro but, I did get a new GM windshield installed today and it functions exactly as it should. Took about an hour from start to finish...

Too bad on the Camaro...Would have been a fun little grocery runner!