Boombai

Sadly i dented my drivers side door very bad on my 2014 gs350 f sport yesterday. I'm assuming i have to get my whole door replaced? Or just the metal part on the outside and use the same inner panel/mirror from my current door? Anyone have an idea how much this will cost me or the best way to get it fixed?

SNiiP3R

iTrader: (3)

You're probably looking close to a $1,000 in repairs. There are some used doors on eBay for $600, I'm sure that's cheaper than buying a new one from a dealer.

Boombai

Would it be better to get it fixed at the dealer or would a regular body shop be fine?

dano

Without pictures it sounds like you need a door reskin. I would ask your dealer for references from past customers and also ask around town about the best independent body shop.

Boombai

Heres the pic

AJLex19

The dealers use local body shops anyway and to me, that looks like it can be repaired by a good local guy...i'd get a quote from a reputable shop nearby.

kmm

A new door skin, not a repair is what is needed here.

I speak from experience-it was cheaper then repairing the door skin. (another vehicle-not my GS).

Boombai

Just an update for whoever may be in my same position:

1st shop said that it would be cheaper to replace the outer skin and quoted me $1800 and 4 days to complete the job.

2nd shop said it can be repaired and new skin isn't necessary and may be harder to do. He quoted me $825 and 1-2 days to complete.

The 2nd place had good reviews too so i just went with them. I'll update when the work is done. Hope it goes well!

shurik74

iTrader: (5)

I would suggest to call junk yards and see if they have the door in same color (color code 083), you end up pay just for part, basically ask for shell only, easy swap by any body shop. You can drive around couple months while searching. I was lucky couple times like that!

To see availability at junk yards around you use car-parts.com

LatinLS430

iTrader: (1)

Good luck! Post results when they repair it.

lysis250

iTrader: (18)

+1 on this, however you can always buy a different color and get it repainted which would be even cheaper than what the shop quoted you. I picked up a door shell at a junk yard for $350 and had it repainted to match, final cost was about $500.

jtrue28

Good luck man. I don't think that door can be repaired, it has a hole in it. Not to mention your door sill is all scratched up as well.

e60bmw

iTrader: (1)

Honestly instead of paying that much for a door you may be able to find a entire placement door thats already in that color. Thats a pretty serious dent. Theres lots of doors one ebay and other wrecked car sites.

lamikela1

They will probably use a lot of Bondo to repair that door. I hope your results are good but I doubt that they will be able to do a good job on it. That crease is way too deep and the metal is stretched to where it would be tough to get it back in shape.

Boombai

Heres the finished product! Very happy with the job!