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Old 07-16-2009, 02:54 PM
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Damaged Fender

I was in a hit and run about two days ago and my fender is damaged. I am not sure if I should get a new one or if I should get the old one fixed. If anyone has any ideas or maybe has had to repair some body work, please share your thoughts. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Old 07-16-2009, 04:34 PM
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I'd just be looking for a replacement fender.
Once you do a repaint, it will always look better than the original fixed up.
Probably save yourself some $$$ in the process too.
Of course, no matter what you do, the real question is whether you want to do a panel/spot repaint, or do the whole car. If you don't do the whole car, you NEED to find a shop that will do a single stage paint job, not one with a clearcoat. The clear will age and show differently than the rest.
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Old 07-19-2009, 10:36 PM
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Definitely new fender

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