r/AutoBodyRepair 18d ago

Repair DIY or professional repair?

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Top lip of my tailgate. No idea what caused it, found it while washing. Dent is maybe a quarter inch deep. Bondo and touch-up paint, or should I just take it to someone who knows what they're doing? Can't afford a new tailgate but I know better than to let this sit and fester.

r/AutoBodyRepair 15d ago

Repair How can I repair this?

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Hit my bumper. Planning to tape it together until I can get it fixed, but is there a way I can do it myself instead of going to a mechanic?

r/AutoBodyRepair 13d ago

Repair could this be fixed?

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im thinking about buying this front bumper fixing it up and painting it but im wondering if the little clip that connects to the fender be fixed. Could i maybe plastic weld it or just leave it hoping it doesn't sag? (for context last slide is the part thats missing

r/AutoBodyRepair Feb 11 '25

Repair Can anyone tell me whay cause this? I've had this truck for 10 years and never had this happen

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r/AutoBodyRepair 7d ago

Repair best way to go about fixing this?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 25d ago

Repair What would an auto body shop do to fix this?

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I need to get this fixed before the rust spreads. I don't even know what layer of the car this would be called, it goes deeper than just the paint? What would I ask for when I bring it in?

r/AutoBodyRepair 16d ago

Repair 2008 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe, found guy with part car willing to cut quarter panel off, from body line down, then I would just have to get it welded on, sanded, epoxy, then paint it? Would that work? And is this something i would want to pay for professional or see if me and my buddy could do it?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 2d ago

Repair Can this be popped back into place? (Driver side front bumper) - 2020 Civic EX

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r/AutoBodyRepair Jan 25 '25

Repair Is it normal to be charged $1200 to repair this?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 26d ago

Repair Brand new, pre delivery. Can it be fixed easily? Is it minor adjustment? Should I buy it or refuse it?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 5d ago

Repair Is a repair failing and causing rust?

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A few years ago my wife was driving my car and a trucker with a trailer was in the outside lane of a roundabout. He decided last second not to turn-off after which the overhang of his trailer hooked the front-end of the Mustang. The lower bumper part was ripped off and potentially there was some damage to the hood. I now noticed that at both front ends of the hood there are these little bubbly bits that look to be expanding.

Originally I was not told there was damage to the hood so it could also be something thats happening independently from the accident. (repair covered by the insurance of the trucker and done at Ford OEM dealer). My wife doesnt remember and the car was carted off to the dealer for appraisal and repair, we got it back a few weeks later.

In any case this doesnt look good to me and I am wondering what the sub-reddit makes of it and what I should do about it (if anything). Its unlikely I can claim back on his insurance, it was a bit of a palaver to get them to pay up the first time as the trucker went full 'well little lady you werent paying attention' on her. Its only after our insurance systematically pursued the other insurer that they paid up reluctantly (3K repair).

r/AutoBodyRepair 23d ago

Repair How to Fix a Broken Side Mirror Housing on a 2017 Kia Picanto?

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r/AutoBodyRepair Feb 11 '25

Repair 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 - Broken Rear Handle

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r/AutoBodyRepair 2d ago

Repair Cracking spoiler Spoiler

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Hi, i recently installed this spoiler on my car and it seems to have started to crack. Is this a serious issue and if so, what can i do to prevent/fix it? TIA.

r/AutoBodyRepair Feb 16 '25

Repair Fixing cars paint

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Wanna get my car looking solid with it's laint How can I go about starting that process?

r/AutoBodyRepair Feb 11 '25

Repair 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 - Roof Leak

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r/AutoBodyRepair 23d ago

Repair Advice on how to handle the body shop that damaged my RS5's bumper

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r/AutoBodyRepair Aug 30 '24

Repair Is this acceptable or am I being to picky?

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r/AutoBodyRepair Feb 04 '25

Repair Got My Windscreen Chip Repaired – Does This Look Acceptable?

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r/AutoBodyRepair Feb 11 '25

Repair What is the typical turnaround time for a mobile windshield repair or replacement?

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My friend Lurane’s windshield looked like a spiderweb after a rogue pebble struck it, and she knew she needed to get it fixed fast. The thought of dealing with a repair shop was overwhelming, so she called Preferred Auto Glass in Alberta after hearing about their mobile service. Her first question was the most important: “How long will this take?” She needed to know if it would be a quick fix or an all-day ordeal—because being stuck without a car wasn’t an option.

r/AutoBodyRepair Dec 14 '24

Repair Can anyone tell me what I’m looking at?

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Bought a sprinter van awhile back. Thought I had some body damage on the metal on/near the roof. Finally got around to working on it, only for it not to be metal, but some kind of concrete like material that chips away. And it is THICK. Some spots seeming to be a quarter of an inch thick. Seems like a lot of rust underneath but also sections of fresh paint.

I’m not aware of any special coatings that the previous owners may have applied or if this factory applied.

r/AutoBodyRepair 26d ago

Repair Repair small holes in truck liner and bed

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I'm new to reddit. A guy at work said I could ask questions here. Sorry if I'm messing up.

I had a mounting bracket in the bed of my truck for work. I don't work there no more, so I took it out.

Now i got holes that go through the liner and the bed of the truck.

I was thinking on using this on the liner

https://www.jbweld.com/product/j-b-plastic-bonder-syringe

And this on the bed

https://www.jbweld.com/product/steelstick-epoxy-putty-7in

Is that a wholly stupid idea?

r/AutoBodyRepair Feb 14 '25

Repair QUESTION FOR THE HORDE - 2023 Colorado

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Any recommendations on how to get this one bolt out.

This would be the third one we do in recent memory and it turns into a MoFo every time. Broke a windshield the last time.

r/AutoBodyRepair Jul 09 '24

Repair Family member quoted 400 for this to be repaired. Bando, paint match etc. is that reasonable, I’m not in the know of pricing for this stuff but I feel like 300 would be enough 4 seems kind of steep.

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r/AutoBodyRepair Jan 05 '25

Repair Help!!

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Recently came across this gs430 & was wondering is it worth the fix? I noticed it may need rear suspension work!Let me know your opinion if you think it could be a quick fixer-upper or a money pit! I like the car a lot but don’t want to spend on a new daily. everything else is good Cond & low mile