Badly Scraped My Car
07-20-13, 09:48 AM
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Badly Scraped My Car
Hey guys,
I badly scraped my car earlier this month in my parking lot (I know, ****ty driver).
Got an estimate and the body shop said it'll cost $900 to repair + repaint. Was wondering if I had any other options or if you dudes could suggest something else to make it look good. Body kits?
Thanks!
I badly scraped my car earlier this month in my parking lot (I know, ****ty driver).
Got an estimate and the body shop said it'll cost $900 to repair + repaint. Was wondering if I had any other options or if you dudes could suggest something else to make it look good. Body kits?
Thanks!
07-20-13, 03:17 PM
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Obviously what everyone else said about having it properly fixed. But if you don't have the cash on hand... I would bet quality rubbing compound like 3M and a rag and some elbow grease would at least get rid of a lot of the paint transfer and stuff so it wouldnt look quite AS bad.
Thought I'd throw that out there
Thought I'd throw that out there
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07-20-13, 10:24 PM
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Damage looks extensive on the rear quarter panel.
No body kit can hide that damage. Like others have said do it right the first time and get it fixed at a body shop.
$900-$1000 might seem expensive now but it will be worth it. Just start saving up.
Good luck with the repairs.
No body kit can hide that damage. Like others have said do it right the first time and get it fixed at a body shop.
$900-$1000 might seem expensive now but it will be worth it. Just start saving up.
Good luck with the repairs.
07-22-13, 07:23 AM
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900 is a bit high, had that happen to my old car and it was about 450 to fix with paint. I would shop around and find out. Maaco is always pretty good (depending on location) and impartial to types of cars. I know when shops see a lexus or benz drive in, they are quick to price gouge.
Im pretty handy with body work now so when it comes do dings like that, I would try to bang that dent out CAREFULLY then start applying some bondo to those deep scratches. After that use a block sander to get the body back into shape and smoothed out. After that, its pretty much paint so finding someone to do it for under 200 should be easy. If you buy the paint your self then maybe even less. A lot of shops don't like people who bring in their own paint because that's where most of their mark up is for profit so like I said, SHOP AROUND. There is always gonna be that one guy who thinks you made his life easier buy doing most of the heavy work yourself so it would be a quick 1-200 bucks.
Im pretty handy with body work now so when it comes do dings like that, I would try to bang that dent out CAREFULLY then start applying some bondo to those deep scratches. After that use a block sander to get the body back into shape and smoothed out. After that, its pretty much paint so finding someone to do it for under 200 should be easy. If you buy the paint your self then maybe even less. A lot of shops don't like people who bring in their own paint because that's where most of their mark up is for profit so like I said, SHOP AROUND. There is always gonna be that one guy who thinks you made his life easier buy doing most of the heavy work yourself so it would be a quick 1-200 bucks.
07-22-13, 04:40 PM
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Sweet, thanks for the help everyone!
I'll search around for more body shops; I too thought that 900 was kind of pricey. Really appreciate all the help and suggestions.
I'll search around for more body shops; I too thought that 900 was kind of pricey. Really appreciate all the help and suggestions.
07-22-13, 07:13 PM
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always better to get another quote. or 3. and see if they can price match it if one place is better than another. goodluck dude, what sucks is that you hit it on the fender, bumper and a little bit on the door 
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