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Old 04-14-2018, 03:50 PM
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Default C5 Rocker Panel Damage - Fix or replace?

The corner of my rocker panel is damaged (below in the picture). I have fixed some small fiberglass issues before but I am wondering if this is a bit too much of an awkward spot to fix. Replacing the panel is pretty expensive since it is bonded to the car so I am hoping I can repair it. For the experts out there:
  • Is this too big/awkward of a spot to repair damage?
  • If not, what would recommend using it to make it a bit better? I realize color matching will not be perfect.

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Old 04-14-2018, 05:46 PM
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Need a photo of it. It did not show up.

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Need to get a better picture or 4...
Lighting is horrible.
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I agree. A close up is fine ..but also take one back a bit so it can actually be determined where the damage is located on the rocker.

From what I can see...it is repairable...but ...if your photo does not show what you can clearly see...then you need to take a photo that lets us see what you can see.

The extent of spider or stress cracks and may not show up in a photo should be mentioned by you.

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