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vh_supra26 · 12-14-2012, 12:00 AM

Hi guys, my car was hit by a truck. My question is from the photo below, does it look like the best way to repair the quarter panel is to drill and pull it out then used bondo or replace the whole panel all together. And how much do y'all think it will cost? Thanks, I don't know much about body work.

6-Shift · 12-14-2012, 12:48 AM

I mean it depends on how much you want to pay...I don't imagine this being an easy panel to replace but at the same time this is a very large and deep dent, so who knows if it even could be pulled out with permanent creases

Good luck with whatever works for you.

whaap · 12-14-2012, 12:52 AM

I would want to save the panel if at all possible. Cutting out a piece and welding in another piece can be very dicey. I would try to find a good body shop in the area and get their opinion. Good body shop doesn't necessarily mean the dealership. More often than not the smaller independent shop is going to be the place you want to go. If you have any high end dealers (Rolls, Mercedes, Porsche, etc.) in the area that don't have their own body shop, stop in and ask them who they have do their body work. If I didn't have a clue, that's the route I would take.

Mr. Sparkle · 12-14-2012, 01:52 PM

some PDR guys (paintless dent repair) can really work miracles. Do some research for an experienced PDR professional in your area. Chances are if you provide them with good photos, they can tell you whether its in their ballpark or if its strictly a body shop deal

diirk · 12-14-2012, 02:24 PM

Pound it out and add a widebody kit.

vh_supra26 · 12-14-2012, 05:26 PM

Thanks for the help, I'm going to shop around. Going back to school soon so cash is gonna be a little tight.

RRnold · 12-14-2012, 05:52 PM

Call Curt to see if you can order a rear left. I know one guy ordered a right quarter but one post on SF mentioned that it might not be available anymore. If that's the case, have the body shop, hammer out as much as they can then fill it in.

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whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would want to save the panel if at all possible. Cutting out a piece and welding in another piece can be very dicey. I would try to find a good body shop in the area and get their opinion. Good body shop doesn't necessarily mean the dealership. More often than not the smaller independent shop is going to be the place you want to go. If you have any high end dealers (Rolls, Mercedes, Porsche, etc.) in the area that don't have their own body shop, stop in and ask them who they have do their body work. If I didn't have a clue, that's the route I would take.

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Mr. Sparkle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Mr. Sparkle Detailing Wagon Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 225 Thanks: 3 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	some PDR guys (paintless dent repair) can really work miracles. Do some research for an experienced PDR professional in your area. Chances are if you provide them with good photos, they can tell you whether its in their ballpark or if its strictly a body shop deal

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vh_supra26 Site Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: Supra Location: Houston Posts: 2,797 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 2,182 Times in 965 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Thanks for the help, I'm going to shop around. Going back to school soon so cash is gonna be a little tight.

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