/r/AutoBodyRepair
We're here for when your neighbor backs into your car
Feel free to post questions and suggestions for auto body repair!
/r/AutoBodyRepair
Not sure what is happening to this rear side panel, is it possible wrong paint was used?
any tips on how to make this better. I’ve sanded it down so that it’s one with the panels and smooth all round however I’m worried about the haze around the filler edges. Will they appear once I’ve sprayed and lacquered the panels? Does it go away after I’ve completely finished and buffed it. Do I need to sand the edges more?
I hit a side garage wall while reversing from garage and caused a damage to my driver side fender. It looks like, if I can get the black panel (that's what it's called, I guess), I can fix it by myself. Is it this - https://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~w~panel~l~fr~fender~60260-3a0-a00zz.html?
Is this hinge repairable or is a full replacement in order? I could probably do a repair myself if feasible but it's going to run about $400 to replace. Pic in comments
Any idea how to fix this? Thanks
As the title states, is it possible to fix this myself?
This looks like it's just the panel that's rusted. Body shops told me they can't give an estimate until they take it off and see what's underneath. Should I be worried?
We got the problem coming from my car diagnosed. The intercooler pipe that connects to the turbo has a gash going through it. It’s a $200 dollar part and the mechanic was trying to charge us $600 for getting it diagnosed and replaced. We said no to the replacement so we have to get it picked up before 4 tomorrow. Going to just order the part and put it in myself. It’s literally not even like a 20 minute job and requires no big power tools. It’s right underneath the car. You unclip and pop the new one in. :/ Am I crazy or does $400 in work sound like way too much?
Urgent!! Panel repairf advice How much does it take to do a repair like this? I accidentally backed into the neighbors car at night. I don’t have insurance for now, but I’m happy to pay out of pocket. Anything would be appreciated, thanks!
Hello all,
What would your best advice be to stop/slow further rusting? This is in front of both rear wheel arches behind the fender liner. My plan was to cut out and grind off as much rust as possible and then cover it in Mastercoat rust sealer as far as I can reach. After that, I need to make some sort of patch panel to cover the holes.
Any other ideas/tips? I’m just looking to extend the life of the car for as long as possible.
Looking to see if I can get some and advice on if it's possible to take my hitch off my 2004 4Runner and put it on my 2017 Chevy Colorado. It it possible that it is compatible with the Chevy Colorado frame?
Not sure how to go about peeling trim, would it need to be repainted?
My kid's car that he just got. He was backing up and hit a mailbox (he says the mailbox is fine 😮).
I was just wondering what ballpark is to get it fixed to decide if we just live with it. It's a 2015 Subaru Outback.