Sorry this happened to you Rich!

The points about just scuffing the panels needing paint and getting them painted by a shop before installation is excellent. You'll have all new paint for a fraction of the cost of getting it all done on the car and it'll be top notch.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.