The dent is so small that I am thinking that I can handle it with with proper instruction and patience. I am not ruling out the use of a paintless dent repair shop though. Thats why I am asking here. If there is too much risk involved then forget it and I am going to have someone do it for me. Just dont want my stupidy of closing the hood on a tool to cost me $$$. If I can fix it myself I will, but maybe your all right and I should just pony up the cash and in the future make sure all my tools are policed up before closing the lid