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scuba_steve91 · 01-01-2008, 04:27 PM

Hey guys, what prices/estimate would you give to this kind of body damage if I wanted to fix it at a professional body shop. Any posts would be appreciated.

projekt_s13 · 01-01-2008, 04:30 PM

1 Million dollars... *Muhahahaah*

MURPHY · 01-01-2008, 04:30 PM

w/e price ya can get over fenders and side skirts for.

scuba_steve91 · 01-01-2008, 04:32 PM

=[[[

I don't want over fenders and side skirts, I just want the body fixed..

jackjack · 01-01-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by projekt_s13

1 Million dollars... *Muhahahaah*

thats going to be a good amount. just take it to a couple places and get an estimate. prices vary.

projekt_s13 · 01-01-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba_steve91

=[[[

I don't want over fenders and side skirts, I just want the body fixed..

Well then, buy a new car. It isnt worth getting fixed.

Dousan_PG · 01-01-2008, 04:38 PM

zilvia is an internet forum
most people here are youngsters or college kids
MOST

i cant think of any body shop owners on here

here's an idea

CALL ME CRAZY

but you could go around town to body shops to get a quote?

might be crazy enough to work!!!!

KiDyNomiTe · 01-01-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba_steve91

=[[[

I don't want over fenders and side skirts, I just want the body fixed..

That will fix the body... Just cover it up...

scuba_steve91 · 01-01-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KiDyNomiTe

That will fix the body... Just cover it up...

the car is entirely stock, don't think covering it up would be good. and besides, the whole car is in good condition besides that part, i think its worth fixing up. just wanted a couple rough estimates before going out to get some quotes. i would pay around 500-800 for that kind of damage, what do you think?

SlideWell · 01-01-2008, 05:38 PM

more than you can afford pal

no seriously, expect around 2-3g's
5-800 you are dreaming man. sorry to burst ur bubble

Zilvia4eva · 01-01-2008, 05:39 PM

I'm not a fan of fiberglass fenders,but in your case I say go for it....the body shop is gonna end up putting a whole lot of bondo anyway...

Mugenglare · 01-01-2008, 05:46 PM

I work in a body shop it all depends on what you want done.....repair 1/4 yes? From how it looks roughly 3g with out blending into the door but from the pics looks like the door doesn't match so im gonna go with 2700 to hit the dents out a lil'bit then slap body filler on and paint the 1/4.....piece of advise....go to at least 4 shops in your area....don't go to maco lol

GoodOl'S13 · 01-01-2008, 05:51 PM

I dont know, but where I live body shops will give you a free estimate. Try driving to shops in your area.

ATLspeed · 01-01-2008, 05:53 PM

did you try buffing it out?!

scuba_steve91 · 01-01-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ATLspeed

did you try buffing it out?!

no i don't do body work on my own.

RHS13KNetics · 01-01-2008, 05:58 PM

hey man, i was goin down a mountain and my rear fender nailed a few small boulders, mildy ugly..

next day i talked to this guy who runs some garage. what i got from his is

Over fenders $229

body repair $ 600

in the end i guess it all depends on what ur preference is, if something on my cars broken im gonna upgrade rather than get the same part again :/

just some advice

scuba_steve91 · 01-01-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RHS13KNetics

hey man, i was goin down a mountain and my rear fender nailed a few small boulders, mildy ugly..

next day i talked to this guy who runs some garage. what i got from his is

Over fenders $229

body repair $ 600

in the end i guess it all depends on what ur preference is, if something on my cars broken im gonna upgrade rather than get the same part again :/

just some advice

how bad was your damage?

murda-c · 01-01-2008, 06:04 PM

it was 1200 for my s14 with similar damage, but it was higher up, and more on the door and without the damage below it.

the fact that someone already tried to hammer it out though, probably gonna lead to a bunch of bondo.

RHS13KNetics · 01-01-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba_steve91

how bad was your damage?

well my rear clipped the boulders as i was coming down , so theres like 4 fat streaks that are indented and pretty much everything under the gas tank is folded inwards, pierced and warped the back right corner of the bumper aswell

scuba_steve91 · 01-01-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RHS13KNetics

well my rear clipped the boulders as i was coming down , so theres like 4 fat streaks that are indented and pretty much everything under the gas tank is folded inwards, pierced and warped the back right corner of the bumper aswell

lol ouch, hope it wasnt as ouch as mines though.

RHS13KNetics · 01-01-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba_steve91

lol ouch, hope it wasnt as ouch as mines though.

what was yours like and howd it happen lol, got pics?

bwake 5 · 01-01-2008, 06:15 PM

bondo- $9.95
sandpaper-$3.99
white spray paint-$2.99

next week hitting a wall- PRICELESS!!!!

racepar1 · 01-01-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba_steve91

the car is entirely stock, don't think covering it up would be good. and besides, the whole car is in good condition besides that part, i think its worth fixing up. just wanted a couple rough estimates before going out to get some quotes. i would pay around 500-800 for that kind of damage, what do you think?

Nah man that's gunna be about $1000 in bodywork alone, plus paint (and I bet the whole car needs paint) and you will be looking around $2000-$3000.

burnsauto · 01-01-2008, 06:41 PM

yeah, if that whole bottom section of the quarter is going to need replacement..and then a matter of hammering out the rest, and then using plastic to smooth the whole area out. which isnt going to be cheap.

unless you feel like tackling it yourself, i wouldnt bother. its going to be a great deal of money, and you dont have alot of money invested in the car to begin with.

its worth a shot (doing it yourself)...i mean..it looks like crap already....even if you fail at it...its not going to look any worse.

89singlecamnoob · 01-01-2008, 06:45 PM

looks to me like the perfect time to go widebody :P

sfljdmej2 · 01-01-2008, 06:47 PM

idk why you guys would think of bondo and stuff i say get the 1/4 skin off another fastback and take yours off,if you want bondo you know its gonna come out like shit cause thats not a little hit i say with parts and labor maybe 1g if not their jipping you.

womenbeshoppin · 01-01-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

zilvia is an internet forum
most people here are youngsters or college kids
MOST

i cant think of any body shop owners on here

here's an idea

CALL ME CRAZY

but you could go around town to body shops to get a quote?

might be crazy enough to work!!!!

YOUR FUCKING CRAZY!!!! INSANNNNE

KA-T_240 · 01-01-2008, 07:00 PM

The damage I have on my car was a larger dent buy the gas filler neck. W/ someones failed attempt at PDR and the body shop wanter $8-- as the lowest price, and that wasn't putting a new 1/4 in. So In my opinion you are WELL over 2500.

Leave it sand out the rust, spray paint the car and use it for a beater tell it blows up. Use money you were going to for body work and get a different car.

burnsauto · 01-01-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sfljdmej2

idk why you guys would think of bondo and stuff i say get the 1/4 skin off another fastback and take yours off,if you want bondo you know its gonna come out like shit cause thats not a little hit i say with parts and labor maybe 1g if not their jipping you.

well even if you took the skin off another s chassis...you'd still need to have SOME plastic work to even it out.

plastic work isnt bad in moderation, to take out the smaller imperfection that you just can do without hours of metal work.

Rob's S14 · 01-01-2008, 07:40 PM

what caused the damage? just curious, anyways you're best bet is to take it to several body shops. Any reputable place will give you a free written estimate.

01-01-2008, 04:27 PM	#1
scuba_steve91 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: over there Posts: 223 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Body damage estimate? Hey guys, what prices/estimate would you give to this kind of body damage if I wanted to fix it at a professional body shop. Any posts would be appreciated.

01-01-2008, 04:30 PM	#2
projekt_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chico/Pittsburg, CA Age: 38 Posts: 2,801 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: projekt_s13 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	1 Million dollars... Muhahahaah __________________

01-01-2008, 04:38 PM	#7
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	zilvia is an internet forum most people here are youngsters or college kids MOST i cant think of any body shop owners on here here's an idea CALL ME CRAZY but you could go around town to body shops to get a quote? might be crazy enough to work!!!! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-01-2008, 05:51 PM	#13
GoodOl'S13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 937 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I dont know, but where I live body shops will give you a free estimate. Try driving to shops in your area. __________________ I HONDA HATERS Secret Society

01-01-2008, 05:58 PM	#16
RHS13KNetics Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San diego Age: 35 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey man, i was goin down a mountain and my rear fender nailed a few small boulders, mildy ugly.. next day i talked to this guy who runs some garage. what i got from his is Over fenders $229 body repair $ 600 in the end i guess it all depends on what ur preference is, if something on my cars broken im gonna upgrade rather than get the same part again :/ just some advice __________________ Signature too large.

01-01-2008, 04:30 PM	#3
MURPHY Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: fredericksburg, va Age: 34 Posts: 1,693 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	w/e price ya can get over fenders and side skirts for.

01-01-2008, 04:32 PM	#4
scuba_steve91 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: over there Posts: 223 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	=[[[ I don't want over fenders and side skirts, I just want the body fixed..

01-01-2008, 05:38 PM	#10
SlideWell Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 40 Posts: 1,591 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	more than you can afford pal no seriously, expect around 2-3g's 5-800 you are dreaming man. sorry to burst ur bubble

01-01-2008, 05:39 PM	#11
Zilvia4eva Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dirtysouth Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not a fan of fiberglass fenders,but in your case I say go for it....the body shop is gonna end up putting a whole lot of bondo anyway...

01-01-2008, 05:46 PM	#12
Mugenglare Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wheaton Age: 36 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I work in a body shop it all depends on what you want done.....repair 1/4 yes? From how it looks roughly 3g with out blending into the door but from the pics looks like the door doesn't match so im gonna go with 2700 to hit the dents out a lil'bit then slap body filler on and paint the 1/4.....piece of advise....go to at least 4 shops in your area....don't go to maco lol

01-01-2008, 05:53 PM	#14
ATLspeed Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eden, MD, USA Age: 37 Posts: 921 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: ATLspeed Feedback Score: 14 reviews	did you try buffing it out?!

01-01-2008, 06:04 PM	#18
murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 36 Posts: 3,197 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	it was 1200 for my s14 with similar damage, but it was higher up, and more on the door and without the damage below it. the fact that someone already tried to hammer it out though, probably gonna lead to a bunch of bondo.

01-01-2008, 06:15 PM	#22
bwake 5 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: victoria tx Age: 35 Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bondo- $9.95 sandpaper-$3.99 white spray paint-$2.99 next week hitting a wall- PRICELESS!!!!

01-01-2008, 06:41 PM	#24
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 38 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	yeah, if that whole bottom section of the quarter is going to need replacement..and then a matter of hammering out the rest, and then using plastic to smooth the whole area out. which isnt going to be cheap. unless you feel like tackling it yourself, i wouldnt bother. its going to be a great deal of money, and you dont have alot of money invested in the car to begin with. its worth a shot (doing it yourself)...i mean..it looks like crap already....even if you fail at it...its not going to look any worse. __________________

01-01-2008, 06:45 PM	#25
89singlecamnoob Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot AFB, ND Age: 36 Posts: 248 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks to me like the perfect time to go widebody :P __________________ "Alfa Romeo builds cars to be as good as a car can be...briefly." -Clarkson

01-01-2008, 06:47 PM	#26
sfljdmej2 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south fl Age: 37 Posts: 123 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	idk why you guys would think of bondo and stuff i say get the 1/4 skin off another fastback and take yours off,if you want bondo you know its gonna come out like shit cause thats not a little hit i say with parts and labor maybe 1g if not their jipping you. __________________

01-01-2008, 07:00 PM	#28
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 37 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The damage I have on my car was a larger dent buy the gas filler neck. W/ someones failed attempt at PDR and the body shop wanter $8-- as the lowest price, and that wasn't putting a new 1/4 in. So In my opinion you are WELL over 2500. Leave it sand out the rust, spray paint the car and use it for a beater tell it blows up. Use money you were going to for body work and get a different car. __________________

01-01-2008, 07:40 PM	#30
Rob's S14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Age: 42 Posts: 1,199 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	what caused the damage? just curious, anyways you're best bet is to take it to several body shops. Any reputable place will give you a free written estimate.