here are some pics of the damage on my 2000 integra type R.






let me know what you guys think would be the best option to go with

 

BOTH I would take it to a body shop...and PREFERABLY have them replace the whole panel. This is on insurance right?

 

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how did that happen? :S

 

Bring it to a body shop. They'll just cut and paste another integras piece right there. its not worth paying to have the whole panel replaced

 

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thats the problen. you cant just buy PART of the quarter. you have to buy the full panel. granted it may be cheaper to replace a small part of it (labor-wise) but cost of parts will be the same. you just need to decide how much you wanna pay for labor.

your other alternative is to spend 100 bucks on a stick welder and buy your own quarter and do it yourself

 

do not do it yourself, if you have no bodywork experience. It dont look that bad, & can be repaired & not replaced.

You shouldnt replace a 1/4 panel unless it really needs to be. theres alot of bad thing that can happen when replacing 1/4 panels like rust. If you or the body shop needs to touch factory welds, there is a good change of rust.

 

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You shouldnt replace a 1/4 panel unless it really needs to be. theres alot of bad thing that can happen when replacing 1/4 panels like rust. If you or the body shop needs to touch factory welds, there is a good change of rust.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i work at a bodyshop and i realize how much work goes into replacing a quarter panel. if you want the cleanest, best finish your best bet IS to replace the entire quarter.

as for that being repairable...yeah it is. but you would waste so much time trying to pull that flat, doing mudwork, sanding ect. if you wanna try this, fine a that bottom rocker piece at a junkyard, cut a piece thats larger than what you need, and then go from there. if you wanna do this bad enough you can.

it WILL not rust if you take the necessary/correct precautions. make sure u sand the entire surface down to bare metal if youre going to weld anything. when you reseal that part (i would suggest using seam sealer (fusor) in the seams in the door jam and where it meets the pinch weld) make sure you prep the surface correctly. pretty much just take your time na dif you want a good learning experience in body work this is it.

good luck hop i helped...

 

i also work at a body shop, and my opinion is you dont need to replace the quarter panel. if you take it to a body shop that knows what they are doing, that thing can be fixed easily.

you'll see when you take it to one, they'll suggest to fix it, a lot less work and less money for you to pay.

 

let a shop handle that . You do not want to take on a job like that .