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bueshy
post Jul 12 2008, 12:25 AM
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i put on my turbo spoiler and i now i have those pesky holes in the quarter panels where the stock spoiler was. I have no experience with body work and i dont want to start on my car. how much would a body shop cost to fill holes and paint? i know every shop is different but im just looking for a ballpark as to what you think i should pay?
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post Jul 12 2008, 05:02 AM
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Im thinking some where around $150-$200
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post Jul 12 2008, 05:35 AM
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:thumbsup: first, u check with the dealer, how much will cost u for a new panels than you check with the repair shop, how much will cost 4 the repair. if the repair cost is almost equivalent 2 replace a new panels, than i suggest is better 2 change a new 1, off cause if the cost is much much cheaper than u can put 4 repair.

:thumbsup: another way, what we often do is 2 fit a flat head shining inside hexagon bolt n rubber sealed cover out the factory hole n is made your car look even sporty.

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post Jul 12 2008, 09:01 AM
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New panels? Are you cracked out? If you want an easy quick fix, throw a couple stickers on there. A step up would be using some bondo, some sanding and some paint. Above that, the best is to weld those holes up, use a light filler to smooth out the surface, then paint.
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post Jul 12 2008, 10:29 AM
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Rob got it in one.
Your best two options are to use some bondo on the holes, sand, and paint. This is not the best fix though, as bondo is fragile with out a backing, and may crack, and fall through.
Best way period, is to weld the holes up with a MIG, then bondo, sand, and paint.
You could also use fiber glass on the back side of the holes for a good backing, then when it is dry, bondo, sand, and paint. This would be your second best option.
Good luck.
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post Jul 12 2008, 12:35 PM
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hmmm...i like the options. replacing the quarter panels is def out tho. and 150-200 sounds really cheap for a repair. but if thats the case that would be awesome. Unfortunately i know nothing about welding. if i did then my oil pan would be fabbed and my turbo kit on. I will have to look into welding and see what i can do. thanks for the suggestions guys
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post Jul 14 2008, 07:06 AM
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some guys have used round stickers in the same shade as their car color. I think you can find them at walmart. it looks bad close up but from 10ft no one can tell
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post Jul 14 2008, 03:37 PM
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QUOTE(pwee05 @ Jul 14 2008, 07:06 AM)
some guys have used round stickers in the same shade as their car color.  I think you can find them at walmart.  it looks bad close up but from 10ft no one can tell
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lol im not gonna do that. sounds a little ghetto
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post Jul 14 2008, 03:38 PM
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Besides, you can't replace the uni-body.
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post Jul 14 2008, 04:55 PM
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Yes you can but it requires cutting and welding.... and lots of work.
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post Jul 14 2008, 09:11 PM
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can u post pics of it, I want to see what it looks like, Im thinking of converting mine.
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post Jul 14 2008, 10:01 PM
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i know you have seen the commercials!!!! mighty putty just take some of it put it in the holes let it harden and spray paint that spot.. thats what i did when i took off talon wing. the stuff is like 4 dollars on ebay. :thumbsup:
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post Jul 15 2008, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE(nason @ Jul 14 2008, 09:11 PM)
can u post pics of it, I want to see what it looks like, Im thinking of converting mine.
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yea i will tomorrow. it will be from a camera phone but will give you an idea none the less


and i have decided i will just have a body shop fill the holes and paint. may be expensive but worth it
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post Jul 15 2008, 09:05 AM
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QUOTE(EMC 3000gt @ Jul 14 2008, 05:55 PM)
Yes you can but it requires cutting and welding.... and lots of work.
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Well yeah, I just meant replacing in a snap, like a fender, ****. :grin:
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post Jul 15 2008, 12:01 PM
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Right behind you buddy, Always making sure to clean up your messes...





















Not sure if I really should have posted that.
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post Jul 15 2008, 01:02 PM
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QUOTE(nason @ Jul 14 2008, 09:11 PM)
can u post pics of it, I want to see what it looks like, Im thinking of converting mine.
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here you go buddy



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post Jul 16 2008, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(EMC 3000gt @ Jul 15 2008, 01:01 PM)
Right behind you buddy, Always making sure to clean up your messes...
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