Body Panel Damage: Repair or Replace?
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From: San Diego, CA "leaf" "tee" "e"
I want to say those fenders are ~$300 in fiberglass and $750 in carbon fiber...per side. If you can run without a paint job, and can install it yourself, it'll be cheaper than a painted OEM fender.
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
Thanks for the ball park figures - helps with budget in many many ways.
We shall see what the weekend holds
Rain
We shall see what the weekend holds
Rain
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
Thanks to everyone who offered up body parts and advice.
Talked to my local repair guy today (finally).
Going the repair route simply due to a lack of funds to replace the panels.
If this doesn't work, then Im right back where I started.
fingers crossed - should go into the shop next Monday.
Thanks again
Rain
Talked to my local repair guy today (finally).
Going the repair route simply due to a lack of funds to replace the panels.
If this doesn't work, then Im right back where I started.
fingers crossed - should go into the shop next Monday.
Thanks again
Rain
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
ok - some before and after shots
$571 dollars later - Shop repaired and painted. (even re-painted when they were not totally happy with the results the first time.)
Only took a few days. I had them keep it another day to align the headlights and hood.. and to touch up paint where the headlights were rubbing the aftermarket hood.
I appreciate everyone's input and assistance. (Sorry GM Junkie - could not justify the road trip but would certainly like to get over your way sometime down the line)
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$571 dollars later - Shop repaired and painted. (even re-painted when they were not totally happy with the results the first time.)
Only took a few days. I had them keep it another day to align the headlights and hood.. and to touch up paint where the headlights were rubbing the aftermarket hood.
I appreciate everyone's input and assistance. (Sorry GM Junkie - could not justify the road trip but would certainly like to get over your way sometime down the line)
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Last edited by RainJ; Apr 11, 2005 at 09:16 PM.
