My 95 EH was hit on Sat. Some women delivery driver at my parts supllier backed into it while I was picking up some parts. Did a real number on the drivers side fender. The company has agreed to cover the repair costs which includes replacing my CF hood. The car is Milano red and in amazing original condition so I have opted to pay a bit extra and have them spray the whole car. I'm staying with the orig. colour because I like it and I don't want to mess with having a different colour engine bay and I don't have time to completely take apart the car. I have already asked for all factory Honda parts, and it will be a 2 stage paint job. My question is; Is there anything I should be specifically asking for when it goes in? I know nothing about bodywork. The car has zero rust, just a few dings. Should I tell them no bondo please? or do they neeed to use it to smooth out any dents. Like i said I know nothing. Please educate me so I am happy when my car is done. I have had cars painted before and NEVER been pleased. Tips, advice, anything would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
in Advance.

D.

 

Pics of the women delivery driver!

I don't know Sh*t about body work either, good luck!

 

some dents can be removed by paintless dent repair, but now all. bondo is used in bodyshops all day, just better quality stuff then you get at pep boys or whatever. make sure you get all brand new oem parts as they fit so much better then aftermarket parts. ask if they are going to take the handles and moldings off when they paint the whole car. along with mirrors 'n' lights. you dont want to have a lot of lil things taped off. that way you wont have paint edges. depending on how it looks at the end you could have them rub out the paint to remove any orange peel in the paint if there is any. that should be it. as long as the job gets done at a good shop, they should take care of all these things 'n' do the job the correct way as long as you are willing to pay for it. i hope this helps...............................

 

redhonda91 - really good advise Always stick w/ OEM parts!

 

I specified all Honda OEM parts, and they ahve agreed to remove all mouldings, trim etc. The car is a CX, shuld I have them paint the mirriors and door handles?