jonathanc Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) Left my Supra parked for 10 mins and someone bumped into it and left a dent in the passenger side wing. The paintwork is fine though no scrathes etc just a dent that I can't reach to the other side to knock out. Is this self repairable of should I go to a body shop? Is it expensive? Any advice appreaciated Pics: Edited November 3, 2009 by jonathanc (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 pics would help mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Pics? edited with pics. The brown dirt is just dried mud I went through a puddle. Have to scoot back to work now will check this post later hopefully some people can offer me advice I'm so heart broken atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Cant see pics but sounds like an easy £40-60 repair at my local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'd be tempted to put a new wing on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'd be tempted to put a new wing on that Does it need a new wing ? I though you just have to resurface the dents. (Considering there's no scrathes or any defect to the paint) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 could try going through more puddles to cover it up,, no serious i dont think that will just pop out needs to go to a bodyshop mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 agree with michael, it looks like a crease there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 It really pisses me off how inconsiderate some drivers can be, it' scary how many people do not look what they are doing when driving. I feel for you mate as I had the same thing happen to me in my old celica and I was wanting to rip the persons head off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Does it need a new wing ? I though you just have to resurface the dents. (Considering there's no scrathes or any defect to the paint) You're going to be looking at some panel bashing, filler and paint on the whole wing, you might as well miss out two of those stages and just go for a wing and have it painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Sorry to see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 id put a new one on and paint it,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 That'll be a new wing, paint & blend into the door, bumper & maybe the bonnet to do it properly Silver can be a bugger to match, Sorry pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 dont let these money wasters fool you, thats is totally repairable, get a dent puller (suction type) pull most of the dent out, get a dolly (somewhat similar to a hammer;) get those deep little noticable folds out, skim of filler over it and send it of for paint. (obviously with sanding and smoothing, id recommend that if your familiar with bodywork. to be honest its like £120 for a new wing, probably £85-100 for a paint job on a panel...personally id sort that myself, its nothing big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I agree with it needs a wing but our local dentmaster lad would possibly lose nearly all the dent but he's a rare one that'll have a go at anything and £35 a panel. Might be worth a call before you go the bodyshop route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 to be honest its like £120 for a new wing, probably £85-100 for a paint job on a panel...personally id sort that myself, its nothing big Your time is obviously worth a lot less to you than mine is to me - I'd source a used wing and get that sprayed personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Your time is obviously worth a lot less to you than mine is to me - I'd source a used wing and get that sprayed personally. obviously you have more money than common sence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 From what you said price wise there's only £20 difference either way so i would personally go for a new wing and just pay labour for the spraying rather than the labour of pulling the dents out filling, sanding and then spraying! Just seems quicker and easier that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 i think the wing can be repaired by a bodyshop easily we do dents like that al day long, but looking at it its going to have to be pulled out and have a skin of filler, then obviously primed and painted. getting a second hand wing in decent condition then having it painted and fitted might cost less, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeyboy2k Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 New wing all the way. Your car was mint so it deserves a proper job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 a smart repairer could do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 i have seen some of the dent masters work and to be honest it aint good, they get rid of one dent and after your left with a thousand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 new wing...repaint...new wing....repaint.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 its a no brainer what i would do but im just a fussy git with bodywork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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