Auto body repair & detailing/Body Repairs

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Expert: - 1/29/2009


Question

rear door and quarter
Is filler viable way to repair a minor dent in a rear quarter panel and door? Two
shops I brought the vehicle to wanted $2600 and $1600 to repair. They wanted
to replace the door and quarter panel or just re-skin it. A third shop said they
could straighten the dents out and fill in with bondo and make it look like new
for only $350. Is the third shop a viable way to repair the car?

Answer
Hi Dan,

350 bucks sounds way too cheap to fix this type of damage. Usually it's not a good idea to use a thick build of filler on the door edge and quarter, because slamming the door could cause the filler to crack and pop loose. With that said, I believe you should go with a reputable shop that has been in business for many years. Typically, they want your business for the future so they do good work at reasonable prices.

Gary

Expertise

I can answer most questions on auto refinishing materials. Especially PPG products. I have knowledge in the latest repair materials and techniques. When it comes to automotive paint I have a solid understanding of how things work.

Experience

I have worked in a PPG paint retail/wholesale business for the last 15 years. I have dealt with many issues regarding paint and repair materials on a daily basis over the years. I don't know that I have all the answers but I would be willing to try.

Education/Credentials
PPG Trained and Certified. Training with 3M products and Meguair's products.

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