Body Work (OEM vs after market)

[whowie]

Hello: This is my first post. I have a 2009 370z that sustained some minor damage to the passenger side door and rocker panel. I have been quoted near $1,500.00 to have it repaired. (The quoted body labor are 13 hours; paint labor are 5 hours; paint supplies are 5 hours x $30.00) The OEM rocker replacement is about $525.00 . I have been unable to locate any used parts to date. Do you have any advice to help get this cost down in terms of used versus after market parts? It would be less money to buy a set of aftermarket parts and have them painted and installed as opposed to than buying the one OEM part. I am not sure about the quality of some of the aftermarket products out there. Thank you for any advice you can provide. Bill H

[sx moneypit]

Welcome to NICO Bill !
I wouldn't use anything but OEM parts for repairs.I don't believe you are going to save a substantial amount of money buy using used or aftermarket parts.

[BusyBadger]

Sorry I'm late to the party, do you have any pics to show the severity of the damage?