dent

[D1SR240]

on friday my mom backed up into my 240, since i was backed in the driveway and she was pulling out, she put a nice big dent in my passanger size quarter panel. its not that bit but its noticible, and some paint is chiped off, does anyone know how much it would cost to fix this?

~swave

[BadMojo]

on friday my mom backed up into my 240, since i was backed in the driveway and she was pulling out, she put a nice big dent in my passanger size quarter panel. its not that bit but its noticible, and some paint is chiped off, does anyone know how much it would cost to fix this?~swave

It's tough to even begin to guess without pictures. Anyway, I say you seek restitution on "Judge Judy".

Anyway, you got any photos of the damage?

[SmithSR]

OMG on your day off of work, take it to a body shop that's got a good local reputation for doing good repair/painting, and have them give you an estimate!

You know, the places that have the signs in big bold letters that say "Free Estimates"

They can give you a complete job price in 5 minutes.

$217.84 plus whatever local taxes are in your area, is my guess on prepping/evening the panel, prime, paint, color-matching the surrounding area/panel, clear coat, finish work, and toxic material handling and supply fees.

EDIT: that's figuring maybe too much labor cost. $182.42 plus taxes is my new figure.

[D1SR240]

i got an estimate today from a ****ty shop they said 1000, but i think the owner took me for a dumb *** cuz i was a young kid, but that place is outa the picture, i'm gonna try and get some pics up soon. but 1000 bux is way too much, even i know that.thnx for the help guys.

~swave

[Radian]

That is the way body shops work though, and to remove a dent with all the work involved + repaint the body panel you could very possibly be looking at $1000. Since the paint cracked you are deffinatly looking at ~$300 for just a repaint. I would suggest you get some experiance with body work by pulling the dent and filling yourself - as long as you are not overly concerned about the final product being perfect. You could even rattle-can the paint if you want to save more $$ (will look like sh*t though).

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE DING KING!:pface

[[Zero-S]]

The ding king was the biggest pos I have ever used in my life.

[D1SR240]

what is the ding king?

~swave

[IveBeenBad]

what is the ding king?

~swave

paintless dent repair

[Radian]

*shrugs*I've used the ding king a couple of times and it worked just fine. You need to use a different glue than what they give you though.

[Mr1der]

make your mom file the accident:D

qaurter panel damage sucks, why not the fender! why god why!!!

[spec-u-later]

Just try to get another fender thats the same color. Couldn't possible cost more than $300 tops.

[D1SR240]

the 240 is a unibody, you can't just take off the rear quarter panels, they're part of the frame : )

~swave

[Z3Px]

Just be happy she wasnt going fast.....

[Z3Px]

I also refuse to fix this, as the quotes im getting would be the same as a new car, or an SR. I think ill opt. for an SR and be different

[Toahk]

Drift into a tree or something?

[Z3Px]

I would like to say so, but someone hit me....i can honestly say i have the worst drivers in my town.

[Mr1der]

Gah!

that's pretty nasty, how bad does it affect driving and handling?

[Z3Px]

it actually doesnt affect it at all from what i can tell. it just doesnt look the best

[IveBeenBad]

Ohhh let me do take a pic of my borked corner...

[IveBeenBad]

[IlIkEmYz]

I would like to say so, but someone hit me....i can honestly say i have the worst drivers in my town.

same here

[XCrunner19420]

I think ill opt. for an SR and be different

hmmmmmm.....different i see......