(Apologize in advance if this in the wrong thread, seemed most appropriate to me)
Hey everyone, I have a 93 Accord Sedan LX that unfortunately got ran over by an 18 wheeler while parked (not kidding, I'm serious) but was extremely lucky and escaped with only a smashed up passenger side door and no other damage whatsoever. Long story short I have to pay out of pocket until further notice because life sucks. Window is intact and door still closes safely with no leaks, but nonetheless it looks like SHIT and may end up leaking sooner or later. And of course the locking system is messed up so I can't lock my car now
My rear quarter panels have some nasty, nasty rust. Quarter sized holes on both sides, as well as the spot where the bumpers meet the quarter panels, just the typical for this car.
Also, my rear bumper lost some bumper clips on one side and it hangs about 1/2 inch, maybe less.
The body work is very, very sad looking. Trying to figure out the best budget way to get all this done and get it done right the first time. I would also like a complete new paint job on the entire car as well since it's sun faded and also sad looking.
I called a few body shops for the door only (which will be replaced completely and color matched via VIN if I decide what's going on with the paint) to get an idea and they estimated anywhere between $500-$1,500. Holy wow, that seems like a lot for such an old car with NO paint!
I have not yet had an estimate done by a professional for paint. Haven't decided if I will be taking care of the rust prior to bringing it in though I would much prefer to, but with a big move coming up who knows if I'll have time.
Where do you guys get your color matched body panels/pieces from if you do them yourself? (Ex: website, junk/scrap yard/craigslist etc etc..) And what do you pay for each panel on average?
If you prefer to have a body garage do it, what do you feel is a fair price for certain panels?
With such dramatic rust on the quarter panels, is it best to cut and replace or bondo up like a simple repair?
What's a fair price to have a body shop paint alone, or paint and repair rust? (Note: I will be painting it a flat/satin color if I were to have a shop do it.)
I have been trying to figure something out since early spring with no prevail, help! D:
Hey everyone, I have a 93 Accord Sedan LX that unfortunately got ran over by an 18 wheeler while parked (not kidding, I'm serious) but was extremely lucky and escaped with only a smashed up passenger side door and no other damage whatsoever. Long story short I have to pay out of pocket until further notice because life sucks. Window is intact and door still closes safely with no leaks, but nonetheless it looks like SHIT and may end up leaking sooner or later. And of course the locking system is messed up so I can't lock my car now
My rear quarter panels have some nasty, nasty rust. Quarter sized holes on both sides, as well as the spot where the bumpers meet the quarter panels, just the typical for this car.
Also, my rear bumper lost some bumper clips on one side and it hangs about 1/2 inch, maybe less.
The body work is very, very sad looking. Trying to figure out the best budget way to get all this done and get it done right the first time. I would also like a complete new paint job on the entire car as well since it's sun faded and also sad looking.
I called a few body shops for the door only (which will be replaced completely and color matched via VIN if I decide what's going on with the paint) to get an idea and they estimated anywhere between $500-$1,500. Holy wow, that seems like a lot for such an old car with NO paint!
I have not yet had an estimate done by a professional for paint. Haven't decided if I will be taking care of the rust prior to bringing it in though I would much prefer to, but with a big move coming up who knows if I'll have time.
Where do you guys get your color matched body panels/pieces from if you do them yourself? (Ex: website, junk/scrap yard/craigslist etc etc..) And what do you pay for each panel on average?
If you prefer to have a body garage do it, what do you feel is a fair price for certain panels?
With such dramatic rust on the quarter panels, is it best to cut and replace or bondo up like a simple repair?
What's a fair price to have a body shop paint alone, or paint and repair rust? (Note: I will be painting it a flat/satin color if I were to have a shop do it.)
I have been trying to figure something out since early spring with no prevail, help! D:
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