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Expert: William Forster - 5/25/2007


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knocked a piece (pie plate size) out of rear quarter panel on 2001 Silverado Sportside. The piece is plastic (PVC?) could it be glued back in and if so what glue? (would require touch up painting at least).

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Arthur, this panel needs replaced. It requires special adhesive and repair procedures that will necessitate removal of the bedside. To do it properly, that is, and no matter what, putting back in a pie plate sized piece is just too much to ask. Especially for a novice. This panel is at least 800 bucks, so you need to make an insurance claim. This is easily a 1400.00 repair. Maybe you can find a new take off bed for about that price, that is the same color as your truck. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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