What to do with 6k for body work
11-15-2010, 07:15 AM
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What to do with 6k for body work
The insurance company will give me 6,000 dollars for the hail dents on my 04 silver stone. So I am unsure what to do with it, it seems I have 3 options.
1. Pay for Paintless dent repair and keep the rest of the money. But they may not be able to fix all of it.
2. Get a wide body kit put on and painted
3. Pay for conventional body repair.
Also I am looking for a trunk and hood, preferably silver stone. Let me know if you have one.
1. Pay for Paintless dent repair and keep the rest of the money. But they may not be able to fix all of it.
2. Get a wide body kit put on and painted
3. Pay for conventional body repair.
Also I am looking for a trunk and hood, preferably silver stone. Let me know if you have one.
11-15-2010, 07:16 AM
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#3...unless you have plans to build your car, then maybe look into slightly different body panels...but stay away from widebody...
11-15-2010, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dat boi,Nov 15 2010, 08:19 AM
I'd buy used painted panels from the same year car that match well for the parts that are badly dented and fix the rest with paintless dent repair if possible.
11-15-2010, 07:38 AM
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Keep in mind just doing PDR imo could hurt resale. I am sure all of this hail information is now on your cars record (carfax). No matter how good the PDR is, there will always be small blemishes, the car will never be 100%. For me, if a car has hail damage, i would only ever buy it if the panels were replaced....just some more food for thought.
I like the idea of buying used panels, then getting the car repainted! It should not be hard to find fenders, hoods, and trunks, then just get the whole car resprayed. DO NOT LET THEM BLEND!!!! Silverstone is a major PITA, and really needs to be re-sprayed entirely. Trust me on this!
I like the idea of buying used panels, then getting the car repainted! It should not be hard to find fenders, hoods, and trunks, then just get the whole car resprayed. DO NOT LET THEM BLEND!!!! Silverstone is a major PITA, and really needs to be re-sprayed entirely. Trust me on this!
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11-15-2010, 09:33 AM
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I can put pictures up, I would like to be able to make it to meets so you guys could see for yourselves but I have only been back in the states for about a week and I have been working almost every day sense.
My original idea was to buy used OEM panels that were Silver Stone, but it is harder to locate them then I thought. If I get the whole car resprayed maby I should just get a J's Racing Type JS Kit? I like the look of an OEM car but this will probably be my only chance seance I may be getting it re sprayed.
My original idea was to buy used OEM panels that were Silver Stone, but it is harder to locate them then I thought. If I get the whole car resprayed maby I should just get a J's Racing Type JS Kit? I like the look of an OEM car but this will probably be my only chance seance I may be getting it re sprayed.
11-15-2010, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by adrs2k,Nov 15 2010, 08:16 AM
#3...unless you have plans to build your car, then maybe look into slightly different body panels...but stay away from widebody...
11-15-2010, 09:46 AM
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Well 6 grand is not enough to do it first off!
Had plenty of talks with Bren about his Tracysports kit, and he said, i would never do it again...it is a ton of work and money. IMO, his car came out looking awesome, but it is a serious investment in time, money, and dedication. Going widebody isnt something to do, just for the sake of doing it. You really should have your sh** together.
Had plenty of talks with Bren about his Tracysports kit, and he said, i would never do it again...it is a ton of work and money. IMO, his car came out looking awesome, but it is a serious investment in time, money, and dedication. Going widebody isnt something to do, just for the sake of doing it. You really should have your sh** together.