I'm going to paint the car because it would be reported with a different color.
What's wrong with the car? Why would it be reported?
I was in a hit and run so I need to hide.
Did you hit something important? You shouldn't paint the car if it was involved in an accident.
I hit a tree.
Well a tree unless it was something really fancy is not a big deal. It is wrong you fled but maybe fix the dents before getting it painted.