Scratched by BRZ. What should I do? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

nadapeter · 07-06-2015, 01:40 AM

I scratched my car on a high curb while parking.
As you can see there's a huge scratch and some dent.
Fortunately the door isn't affected.

This scratched part connects back to the rear fender.
Would the whole panel have to be replaced?
Subaru parts page suggests it's not a one whole piece though I don't see how..
http://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_201...10-522-01.html

Any guesses on the estimates and how it'll affect my insurance premium?
Thanks guys!

Turbo95eg6 · 07-06-2015, 02:14 AM

Ouch... On a positive note, at least you missed the door. Looks like the whole side of your car will need to be replaced.

Packofcrows · 07-06-2015, 03:04 AM

Sideskirts?

Spinning Sushi · 07-06-2015, 03:05 AM

The fender is an easy replacement. Most shops will use a gun and pull out the damage then bondo over the original damage for the side.

DemonRawr · 07-06-2015, 03:23 AM

Fortunately, you have a few option considering that it missed the door! The obvious answer is to take it to a shop so that they can fix it up with bondo and fresh paint. Since you will not be purchasing a new panel, it will be cheaper, but you should still expect to pay 300-700. It depends on your area, the going rate, and how bad it really is. Go around and ask for rates if you go with this route.

The other option you have is to buy some side skirts that will cover up the blemish. The STi's side skirt will definitely cover up a good majority of the damage. The only part that may still seep out would be the upper edge around where the door meets up with the other fender. You can pick some up from eBay for around 70-90 on eBay and put them on yourself. I have a pair from Bayson R on mine and fitment is fine. Their shop is actually located 20 minutes away from my place!

Good luck with whichever option you go with!

Scoobybrz · 07-14-2015, 02:33 AM

Is the scratch down to the metal?
Depending how how bad the scratch it, you might be able to buff it out. And for the dents, take it to a PDR (paintless dent removal) shop and see if they can pop it back out.

Tcoat · 07-14-2015, 09:40 AM

Was a $1000 repair but was actually cut through so a bit more work.

WhiteFRS69 · 07-14-2015, 11:09 AM

time to call insurance....
let them and a body shop of your choice deal with it!

i want to say thats an easy $1500 bill to fix it correctly

01s0uljah · 07-14-2015, 11:35 AM

I would say 700 bucks max. I had a bigger dent on my rocker panel and it was like 400 bucks..

NyC Zn6 · 07-14-2015, 03:44 PM

STI sideskirts?

adamg · 07-14-2015, 03:56 PM

yea just get sideskirts, turn a bad situation into an upgrade for a fair price

07-06-2015, 01:40 AM	#1
nadapeter Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: BRZ Location: San Francisco Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Scratched by BRZ. What should I do? I scratched my car on a high curb while parking. As you can see there's a huge scratch and some dent. Fortunately the door isn't affected. This scratched part connects back to the rear fender. Would the whole panel have to be replaced? Subaru parts page suggests it's not a one whole piece though I don't see how.. http://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_201...10-522-01.html Any guesses on the estimates and how it'll affect my insurance premium? Thanks guys!

07-06-2015, 02:14 AM	#2
Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Ouch... On a positive note, at least you missed the door. Looks like the whole side of your car will need to be replaced. __________________ Instagram: stimson

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DemonRawr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited 6M Location: NorCal Posts: 100 Thanks: 22 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Fortunately, you have a few option considering that it missed the door! The obvious answer is to take it to a shop so that they can fix it up with bondo and fresh paint. Since you will not be purchasing a new panel, it will be cheaper, but you should still expect to pay 300-700. It depends on your area, the going rate, and how bad it really is. Go around and ask for rates if you go with this route. The other option you have is to buy some side skirts that will cover up the blemish. The STi's side skirt will definitely cover up a good majority of the damage. The only part that may still seep out would be the upper edge around where the door meets up with the other fender. You can pick some up from eBay for around 70-90 on eBay and put them on yourself. I have a pair from Bayson R on mine and fitment is fine. Their shop is actually located 20 minutes away from my place! Good luck with whichever option you go with!

07-14-2015, 02:33 AM	#6
Scoobybrz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 104 Thanks: 6 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is the scratch down to the metal? Depending how how bad the scratch it, you might be able to buff it out. And for the dents, take it to a PDR (paintless dent removal) shop and see if they can pop it back out.

07-14-2015, 11:09 AM	#8
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	time to call insurance.... let them and a body shop of your choice deal with it! i want to say thats an easy $1500 bill to fix it correctly

07-14-2015, 11:35 AM	#9
01s0uljah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: SWP Subaru BRZ Sport-Tech 6AT Location: Toronto Posts: 218 Thanks: 2 Thanked 35 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would say 700 bucks max. I had a bigger dent on my rocker panel and it was like 400 bucks..

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07-14-2015, 03:56 PM	#11
adamg Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: brz Location: United States Posts: 780 Thanks: 194 Thanked 405 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yea just get sideskirts, turn a bad situation into an upgrade for a fair price

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