r/AutoBodyRepair 1h ago

07 Chevy Colorado severe frame rot

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Had this truck for 3 years, tried to lift it until I heard cracking, looked under it to find this. What’s the best option? I know they sell kits for this generation specifically but is that job worth doing?


r/AutoBodyRepair 1h ago

Repair or No?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 1h ago

scratch and dent Mom and Pop shop around Ventura County?

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Anybody know a mom and pop in the surrounding areas of Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, TO, and Simi to fix a this dent? It was a lot worse than this but I did my best to fix myself but didn’t get a resolution. Anybody happen to know anybody?


r/AutoBodyRepair 2h ago

Parts Question Do you need threadlocker for the car door bolts that attach it to the body for a 2012 Honda Civic EX?

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Title. I got a replacement door but wasn’t sure whether or not if it’s needed or if I should just tighten the bolts enough.


r/AutoBodyRepair 12h ago

Guys what should i do?

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I got superglue over my autoart bugatti chiron and dont know how to get it off. I recived it yesterday and emidietly broke the sidemirror.🫣 when i tried to glue it back in place the glue got all over the door and when i tried to get it of it smeered all over the door. Its like a thin film. How do i get it of the door? In hinesight i did it all wrong but i Guess its to late now.


r/AutoBodyRepair 18h ago

RUST Suggestion on avalon

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r/AutoBodyRepair 18h ago

Repair How do I make this look better without replacing the whole bumper panel?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Is this fixable or do I have to replace?

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2020 Hyundai Sonata my son wants to buy. Trying to determine if it’s worth it. Is this a repair or replace job?


r/AutoBodyRepair 23h ago

Repair Opinions/suggestions on bumper repair

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I struck a lift gate on a truck with my 2011 Toyota Camry and my front bumper took the damage. Only damage to the side, nothing was hit head on. Car drives fine with no warning lights (all front end lights work) but I got it looked at and there was damage to my windshield fluid reservoir and the exterior. They quoted me 3800 for the repairs, 1600 on parts alone. Just trying to make sure I’m not getting a bad deal here.
Does this sound right? Does anyone have any suggestions?


r/AutoBodyRepair 21h ago

ACCIDENT 2024Rav4 TBoned - Thoughts on Repairability?

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Hey guys. I was tboned recently and this is the resulting damage to the driver's side (australia). This 2024 rav4 was bought new about 1.5 years old. Thoughts on the likelihood of repair vs written off by my insurance? It's being assessed now by the insurance company.

I've read that if B-pillar damage exceeds a certain threshold, it can mean that the car is not repairable? In my local state, there's laws concerning a statutory write-off classification if there's sufficient damage. Does this look like it's fairly straightforward to repair?


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Repair Should I prime this hood before I paint it? Could I just prime the bondo if I fill the dent?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

RUST Rust, fixable or not?

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8th gen civic, original owner. Most things mechanical, I can do and have done myself.

The car came with rust proof coating but 6 months in, someone hit and run the rear driver's side and it was repaired. I told myself for years to get rust check penetrating oil annually but didn't. The panel is rusted and frame rust that I can scrape off but a hammer still lands solid on it. No other body rust on the car and there's very light surface rust on other parts.

I'd like to fix it or I figure the other option is to spray with some sort of creeping sticky oil between snow/summer tire changes to try and slow down the rust. Maybe get 3-5 more years.

Imgur link included.

https://imgur.com/a/zPvL554


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

scratch and dent Good-enough fix?

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This is my daughter’s car, she is a new driver. I made her park on the right side of our driveway and she scraped against my firewood shed backing out. I don’t want to spend a bunch of $ on paint until she has a few years of driving under her belt- can I pdr the dent out and just polish it up? I just want it to look ok, not perfect. Thanks!

Edit: 2023 Mazda CX-5


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

First Time Fixing a Scratch

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New driver here. Is it possible for me to fix this scratch DIY at home? i was a dumbass and backed my car into the garage. if it’s possible what products do I need to repair it without any machinery if possible it seems to be just a paint transfer but I honestly do not know what I am doing. Any advice would be appreciated.


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

RUST How should I proceed (rust repair)?

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I was hoping I can address this myself. The trunk door on my Chevy Cruze has rust forming by the rear tail lamp/ license plate area. I noticed it at the start of summer, likely from the harsh Canadian winter we had.

I was going to get supplies from Canadian Tire but could use some guidance. I know I need to sand it down, put in a filler, paint it, and put a clear coat over it.

What I don’t know is what grit of sand paper to use? What filler to use? What clear coat to use?

Thank you in advance.


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

ACCIDENT Can she be saved?

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Sad day today. Can the damage be repaired or is she gone?


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

1985 vanagon body repair

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r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Roof Rack part on my 2024 UX

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r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Mobile spray paint /scratches/dent/wheel/bumper

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r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Remove slight scratch infotainment screen

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I have a slight scratch on the infotainment screen civic and wise suggestions how to reduce or remove it.
Bought the car that way. I even bought a screen protector to see if that would cover it, nope
2021 civic hatchback 4 button screen.

Thanks for any suggestions


r/AutoBodyRepair 2d ago

are those swirl marks from a shopping cart?? what could it be? (not the horizontal scratches, totally separate incident)

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r/AutoBodyRepair 2d ago

What am I looking at?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 2d ago

hey guys i’m needing help on deciding what to do next after this stupid tow truck company cracked the bottom of my front bumper and also left a small dent. I was thinking of getting a front lip installed to hide damage but i’m not sure..

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r/AutoBodyRepair 2d ago

Repair Estimate inquiry

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What would be a fair estimate to fix this?


r/AutoBodyRepair 2d ago

scratch and dent How can I fix damage to drivers side door/cab?

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So the door is misaligned and will not open fully enough to get in. Everything runs completely fine. Main thing I want to get fixed is for the door to be function and maybe the dents to pop out. How much are we looking at or are there other options to fix it?