I loaned out my 95 Accord LX to my girlfriend today, and she somehow managed to hit a big concrete pillar while backing out. The panel to the left of the front right wheelwell is beyond repair as is the panel that borders the rest of the wheelwell on top and on the right. Because I'm 17 I don't think I'll want to be claiming this on my insurance, so I really don't want to get fucked over in repairs. I have some basic questions

How much would you expect it to cost to remove/order/paint/replace just these two panels assuming nothing else is wrong?

About how much will it costs just for parts to get both of these panels painted and delivered?

Mechanically, I'm pretty competent and I'd be willing to put a lot of work into this if it will save me money. Is this a repair I could feasibly do myself?

I've been reading these forums for a while now and it's one of the few honda-specific forums I've found that isn't primarily populated by braindead ***** I'd appreciate any and all help, even if you're inclined to just point me in a better direction. Thanks!

Also, I can snap some pics if that'd be of use


[Modified by Sparks, 5:38 AM 7/26/2002]

 

take it to a shop for a estimate....then they give you a computer print out of all the parts required and prices...go around, search, call around the junkyards
http://www.car-parts.com

find yourself already prepainted OEM panels and simply slap them on...

front fenders are no more then $100 for superb condition ones