View Poll Results: In your opinion, would body filler in a C7 reduce its value?
Yes, I would use this to barter a lower purchase price for the vehicle.
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No, as long as the repair looked great, I wouldn't care.
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Would body filler in a C7 reduce the value of the car?
01-17-2018, 11:40 AM
#22
. . . or were repaired with no record. With no record, you'll never know on a well-done repair of minor damage. However, major damage is virtually impossible to hide. 
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01-17-2018, 11:48 AM
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01-17-2018, 11:54 AM
#24
Ironically, a properly-repaired SMC panel will be stronger in the repaired area than a new or original panel. It will also likely be smoother than a new panel because it's been hand-finished. OEM panels do not receive that level of attention.
Moreover, bonding of the proper plastic repair material to SMC is not problematic as "bondo" can be on a metal-bodied car, the latter of which can deteriorate over time.
Moreover, bonding of the proper plastic repair material to SMC is not problematic as "bondo" can be on a metal-bodied car, the latter of which can deteriorate over time.
Last edited by Foosh; 01-17-2018 at 12:20 PM.