|
Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) Discussions about cosmetic mods. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
01-12-2014, 07:42 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Drives: 2013 Raven Fr-s, 2013 Versa Sedan
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 167
Thanks: 128
Thanked 42 Times in 25 Posts
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Body Shop Guru's needed..
So as i went into a gas station a small truck hit me just slightly and made a dent in my rear bumper. No cameras or anything caught it but now i have a small dent and I'm just wondering what do you think I'd be looking at as far as price from a decent bodyshop?? Quarter size dent + a couple scratches??
|
01-12-2014, 09:17 PM | #2 |
Sideways and smiling!
Join Date: Jan 2012
Drives: First 86 FRS 5/8/2012 (second US)
Location: Oregon
Posts: 941
Thanks: 17
Thanked 273 Times in 179 Posts
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
With out pics it's hard to say. But if paint is needed expect 1500$ because they will also have to blend it to make it look right.
__________________
|
01-12-2014, 09:35 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Drives: Moped
Location: CA
Posts: 4,298
Thanks: 4,897
Thanked 2,128 Times in 1,193 Posts
Mentioned: 21 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
If it's just a dent/minor scratches you might be able to get away with paintless dent repair/touch up paint.
PDR is much cheaper/easier than dealing with a bodyshop, and it can work for a variety of dents, as long as they are not on/in a body panel crease... |
The Following User Says Thank You to Lonewolf For This Useful Post: | kodyo (01-12-2014) |
01-12-2014, 10:15 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Drives: 2013 Raven Fr-s, 2013 Versa Sedan
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 167
Thanks: 128
Thanked 42 Times in 25 Posts
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I see I'll try to post some pics when its daylight, but if it cost enough I'll just go head and make an uninsured motorist claim just didn't want to deal with insurance if it was minor enough.
|
01-12-2014, 11:50 PM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Drives: RX-7 / BRZ
Location: USA
Posts: 2,339
Thanks: 1,024
Thanked 2,499 Times in 1,079 Posts
Mentioned: 27 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Dent in the bumper? Heat it up with a hair dryer and try to push it out from the back side yourself. A shop shouldn't charge more than 0.5 to fix the dent, 2 hours to paint and 1.0 to r&i the bumper (top of the head.) >$400
If the dent is towards the back they will be able to spot repair the area and keep the color blend within the bumper, they would then reclear the whole bumper. That way you wouldn't have to worry about blending the paint into the decklid, quarter panel, ect. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Help Needed shop/ place | Fallen43 | CANADA | 0 | 12-11-2013 11:27 PM |
Audio Guru help needed | Thongpocket | Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment | 17 | 10-03-2013 06:13 AM |
Body Shop or Detail Shop | Gary in NJ | Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) | 7 | 09-22-2013 09:35 PM |
Anyone know of a body shop. | Minovsky | CANADA | 12 | 06-27-2013 03:29 AM |
SoCal Audio Shop Needed | dlux | Southern California | 5 | 05-17-2013 05:24 PM |