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I have a 2000 Honda Civic (4-dr, DX) and I have dents on the door skin on the drivers side (both front and back doors). As far as I can tell, there is no frame damage. I was wondering how I would go about removing and replacing (or repairing) the door skins. I have a Honda service manual, but it only shows how to open the door panel from the inside.
Door skins are not a job for an amateur, they are crimped on all the way around. The skin needs removed, then the new skin crimped on. It's a difficult task for even guys with a couple years of body work under their belt. You will likely mangle the skin trying to crimp it to the old frame, and the new skin needs carefully alligned on the old panel. Once it's on, if it's crooked, it's crooked for life. Honda door gaps are already unforgiving. I suggest finding used doors instead, Most amateurs can handle nuts and bolts. Bill
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William Forster
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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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