Rear Fender body work- need some advice

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mrzabala
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Joined: Thu Jun 08, 2006 4:34 pm
Car: 93 Nissan 240SX SE Hatch

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Hi. Just want some advice on how to be able to get it ready for finishing and paint by a professional. The thing is I want to pull it out and make it almost back to what it was so I can save some money. Ive called around my area and most give me a quote from 800-1100 with paint. So which tools should I go with? Ill have to lift the car to get the bottom part, inside, and also take out the tire If I were to use the hammer and a dolly. Or have a dent puller hand tool 7.5-10lbs. Thanks for any advice, really appreciate it.


180fan
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leave that to a body shop to do. That's not going to be an easy one to fix. If you're asking what kinds of tools you're going to need to try to pull and fix a dent like that, you're out of your element. leave that one to the pros.

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zer0c123
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Joined: Sat Sep 20, 2003 9:39 pm
Car: 1993 Nissan 240SX Hatch
Location: Bay Area Norcal

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Yea take it to the shop, and the quote you got is right. From your description, you won;t be able to fix it like that or even perfectly. If you wanted to gain access to the back of the quarter panel, you have to remove the plastic parts in the interior of the car and there's not alot of room to work with.

The shop will probably drill some holes in the area to pop the dent out. If you're thinking about replacing the quarter panel with one from a junk yard, then taking it to the shop to get painted. Well the panel is welded on.....good luck


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