I have seen science shows describing why golf balls are dimpled-the rotation of the ball combined with the dimples improves the driving distance, etc.
Similarly, some advanced submersibles emit a thin sheen of air bubbles to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency and speed.
So, my car was just hammered in a BIG hailstorm, but I suffered no glass damage. Are those dimples going to help me out any, or do I really need the rotation (see golf-ball, above) to get aerodynamic benefits?
WAG: The dimples help with a golf ball, being a spherical object, but in terms of a car, already designed to be as aerodynamic as possible – no, I can’t seen beating up the metal being a help over a hinderance. 
[Simpsons]These are aaah… SPEED HOLES! They make the car go faster…[/Simpsons]
Did your idea come from this comic?
While I have seen several comics, including the one you linked to, the idea came from having my Volvo pounded by golfball+ sized hail in a storm on April 5. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to either live with a mauled car or spending the $2500+ insurance check on repairs, and dealing with the hassle of having a rental for a while.
PS-just to make it more fun, my car had been at the dealership for some maintenance work, so I had a loaner when the storm hit. It got pounded even worse.