sshiny007

I was involved in an auto accident last year (June 2008) with my 1999 Honda CR-V. The fender has a dent in it and some rust started. I'd like to know what I should do to fix this. Here are the options that I have considered. Please feel free to comment, vote or add another option if available:

A. Remove fender; beat dent out; repaint green to match OEM color
B. Buy new fender; paint; replace
C. Fill in dent with bondo; paint

Any suggestions? Here is a picture to give you an idea of how much damage is at stake. It's not much. Everything lines up straight and bumper is ok along with hood, headlight/turn signal and even the fender "flare".

Thanks in advance...

b15

I'd probably replace it being as the part prob isnt that much from an aftermarket company at a local parts store plus it would save you all the labor of fixing the rust and bondo'ing it. Consider your materials cost to fix it, and then your time, and it will outweigh the cost of just buying a new fender

mike9571

A fender is gonna run you anywhere from 80-300. There are low and higher quality aftermarket parts. The problem with throwing a fender on is 9 times out of 10 the adjacent panel isnt going to match. Therefor you would need to blend it to match. If you were to fix it you wouldnt need to worry about blending the door. Only because the damage is so far front you wouldnt have color at the back of the fender. 90% of that can easily be hammered and dollied out. I live in lancaster so if you need any help let me know, I do autobody for a living.

Ziprock

i would choose to fix it.. looks fixable with some hammer and dolly work.

91civisedaner

^+1 If your decent with a hammer and dolly,yeah fix it,if not find a buddy who is.I don't suggest replacing a body panel unless it's f*****