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Expert: Michael Kakuk - 9/14/2009


Question

left door
As you can see in the picture, damage is on the left rear door.  One body shop quoted an estimate of over $1500,saying that the door shell needs to be replaced, and if after tear down, there is structural damage, a new door needs to be replaced. Another body shop quoted an estimate of less than $900, saying they would just refinish the damage, and blend quarter panel.  Some of the white scratches that you see in the pic can probably be removed/buffed from 3M rubbing compound, and i can call the Door Dent specialist to remove those dents.   Car is free and clear.   My main concern is trying to preserve the factory orginal paint.  Honest opinion, what should i do?

Answer
DAVID......Paintless dent repair would not be able to get all the damages out but it would look a bit smaller than in the photo...but you would still have a dent.

It looks like repairing the door and blending the quarter is acceptable from the photo.
The advantages of this repair are that you are not disturbing the seams at the door
skin.

If you choose a good repair shop I wouldn't be to concerned about the factory paint as
that changes from month to month.

If you would like to know more about the repair process and what to look for in a repair
facility please visit mpkglobalsolutions .com for more info.

Michael Kakuk

Expertise

I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.

Experience

15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector. 10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.

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Votech School Chief Frame School Hunter Alignment school I-CAR Certified Plastic Repairs Aluminum Repairs

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