So i got in an accident.
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So i got in an accident.
A girl hit me from behind, made a dent a small scratch...$400 in damage to repaint and repair the 1/4 panel. I am thinking of repainting the entire car by paying the cash difference
what do you think.
what do you think.
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Re: So i got in an accident. (1.8 HB)
just fix the panel
you will NEVER get as good of a paint job then you do from the factory. I dont care what someone tells you.
you will NEVER get as good of a paint job then you do from the factory. I dont care what someone tells you.
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Re: So i got in an accident. (FifthGearOnline)
I totally agree because i have gone through enough body work and a paint job with my 2 old civics...what i learned is (common sense) that if i just fix the 1/4 panel it will always be shinier than the rest of the car since it's new paint vs old paint and no matter how much i buff it or polish it, i it will always be like that and that will bother me a lot. I am a perfectionist
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Re: So i got in an accident. (The G2 Racer)
If you repaint it however, it may not match the rest of the car..depending on your existing paint's condition. How much will it cost to repaint? Do you know any reputable shops that can do a good job? If you can get it done for say around $1000 (minus $400 = $600 total) then I'd say go for it
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if U don't have a body kit and plane on getting one get then just get the pannel fixed because if U paint and then get the kit and mold it on the U r gona have to have the car repainted
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if U don't have a body kit and plane on getting one get then just get the pannel fixed because if U paint and then get the kit and mold it on the U r gona have to have the car repainted
i'd think those 28 posts put SOME good into you.
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Re: So i got in an accident. (HybridHackBatch)
A girl hit me from behind
I would just get it fixed, But if you can squeeze a nice repaint of red. Also a bonus. Repainting in a dffrent color nd havig it look great always costs cash.
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Re: So i got in an accident. (1.8 HB)
if u plan on gettin a body kit sometime, don't even fix it, just save all that money and get a paint job after u get ur body kit, who kares if ur quarter panel is scratchd newais, it'll save u a lotta money just to wait til u get ur body kit, if u don't want a body kit though, just repaint it, or go to the junk yard and see if u kan find a quarter panel that matches ur car, hehe
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Re: So i got in an accident. (1.8 HB)
Whats all this talk about body kits? Unfortunately, everyone is right about the color match. If you only paint the panel, it will clash with the the rest of the body. If you are a perfectionist, like many here, save up and do a total repaint.
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Re: So i got in an accident. (CheEsEsTeAk168)
if u plan on gettin a body kit sometime, don't even fix it, just save all that money and get a paint job after u get ur body kit, who kares if ur quarter panel is scratchd newais, it'll save u a lotta money just to wait til u get ur body kit, if u don't want a body kit though, just repaint it, or go to the junk yard and see if u kan find a quarter panel that matches ur car, hehe
B. A rear 1/4 panel isn't really a swap out piece as far as I know.
I would just paint the whole car either red or silver depending on what you want. The newly painted section is going to look different than the rest of the car depending on age/condition of paint.
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Re: So i got in an accident. (WhiteEJOne)
it doesnt look bad at all. with the choices youve listed, i would say replace the 1/4 panel. but if i were you id take the cash and leave that tiny scuff.
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Re: So i got in an accident. (Toda Party)
well said. paint is my last concern. i have deep scratches in my rear bumper and chips in my front. i'd just dump that money into more stuff under the hood
a little dent or scratch doesnt mean anything when your too fast to see
good luck with whatever u choose man
a little dent or scratch doesnt mean anything when your too fast to see
good luck with whatever u choose man
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Re: So i got in an accident. (FifthGearOnline)
you will NEVER get as good of a paint job then you do from the factory. I dont care what someone tells you.
If your paint isn't oxidizing or faded I'd say just fix the panel and roll with it...
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Re: So i got in an accident. (markpaco)
Call me blind but I can't see anything that a little polish can't take out.
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Re: So i got in an accident. (Kangaroo_Boy)
i say go to a junk yard. find a 1/4 panel that will fit thats the same color. buy it for 20 bux, put it on, pocket the other $380
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Re: So i got in an accident. (Toda Party)
**** if that was me i'd say **** the paint, 400 bucks will go right into the "power" department for me thanks