quarter panel repair

[gilby126]

hey guys,
last night one of my mates reversed into my integra type r, damaging my front right quarter panel. other than the panel nothing else seems to be damaged. i was just wondering how much you guys reckon itl cost to repair. i dont think the panel can be panel beated - in other words a new panel is needed.
thanks to anyone who can help!

[WATAJK]

hey guys,
last night one of my mates reversed into my integra type r, damaging my front right quarter panel. other than the panel nothing else seems to be damaged. i was just wondering how much you guys reckon itl cost to repair. i dont think the panel can be panel beated - in other words a new panel is needed.
thanks to anyone who can help!

ur lookin at about 3 grand...
A new panel depending on which panel can cost almost $2000.
Labour then paint = $1000
= $3000.

A new door for my car was almost $2000 dollars as they have to be brought over from japan..
Hope it gives you a rough idea

[astrob0y_]

ur lookin at about 3 grand...
A new panel depending on which panel can cost almost $2000.
Labour then paint = $1000
= $3000.

A new door for my car was almost $2000 dollars as they have to be brought over from japan..
Hope it gives you a rough idea

Just go to wreckers to get a front guard or even find it on the forums and get it resprayed but you may need to spray the whole side, as the colour may vary with compared to your door. that's a ridiculous price for a door.

[gilby126]

wow didnt think it would cost that much. my friends excess is $1500, so i guess if it would cost me that much we might aswell just go through insurance.

yeh that was my original plan..but i reckon itl be pretty hard to find a panel in decent condition from a wrecker

[GSi_PSi]

lol watajoke, 2 grand for a door? this is thru insurance aye, ass raping prices.

OP , go to wreckers find a second hand gaurd same colour, or get one and spray it

should be about 200-300 max then spraying shouldnt be more than 200-300

[WATAJK]

wow didnt think it would cost that much. my friends excess is $1500, so i guess if it would cost me that much we might aswell just go through insurance.

yeh that was my original plan..but i reckon itl be pretty hard to find a panel in decent condition from a wrecker

Obtain a quote first. don't mention u have insurance say u want it done privately.. If it's what im saying it is or more, then mention insurance.



lol watajoke, 2 grand for a door? this is thru insurance aye, ass raping prices.

OP , go to wreckers find a second hand gaurd same colour, or get one and spray it

should be about 200-300 max then spraying shouldnt be more than 200-300

i suggest you look into importing a brand new jdm door from japan
Convert it from yen to australian then tell me if im wrong.
I wouldn't buy a second hand door as thats a very important part of your safety.
I'd rather brand new.
Yes my claim is through my insurance but my panel beater is a family friend and ive seen the prices, the door was bought from Eastern Honda then shipped from Japan.

kthx.

[GSi_PSi]

If a used door is in immaculate condition ( im pretty sure you can find lots of DC5 immac doors as its fairly still new) what difference does the new door have?. New part smell? lmao
If the door is OEM Honda but used how is that going to affect your safety?
lol the used one has been closed, so its going to crumple easier in a crash.

[WATAJK]

If a used door is in immaculate condition ( im pretty sure you can find lots of DC5 immac doors as its fairly still new) what difference does the new door have?. New part smell? lmao
If the door is OEM Honda but used how is that going to affect your safety?
lol the used one has been closed, so its going to crumple easier in a crash.

im not saying that.
u generally dont tend to find dc5's at wrecking yards all that often either.
I'd prefer to have new if i can but thats me thats all im saying

[gilby126]

im not saying that.
u generally dont tend to find dc5's at wrecking yards all that often either.
I'd prefer to have new if i can but thats me thats all im saying

yer i kinda agree with you there...id rather get brand new than get second hand from wreckers keeping in mind itl be pretty hard to find a dc5 at a wrecker

[ewendc2r]

lol.. yeah go to repco. order a fender. paint it. fit it. $600 approx.

[WATAJK]

yer i kinda agree with you there...id rather get brand new than get second hand from wreckers keeping in mind itl be pretty hard to find a dc5 at a wrecker

got some photos of your damage ?
If you don't mind..
Would like to see, cause ill tell u right away if it can be fixed or not.
cheers

[GSi_PSi]

WATAJK: Fair nuff ill be a picky if i was getting pay out aswell haha :). Make them get quotes for brandnew parts, full respray.. Get the cheque.. then fix it myself lol

I knoe heaps of wreckers with DC5's in them if you want. Theyr not as sort after as the DC2R's..

[WATAJK]

WATAJK: Fair nuff ill be a picky if i was getting pay out aswell haha :). Make them get quotes for brandnew parts, full respray.. Get the cheque.. then fix it myself lol

I knoe heaps of wreckers with DC5's in them if you want. Theyr not as sort after as the DC2R's..

ive been to quite a few wreckers in melb, dc5's dont tend come up that much often either.

[gilby126]

got some photos of your damage ?
If you don't mind..
Would like to see, cause ill tell u right away if it can be fixed or not.
cheers

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[GSi_PSi]

Umm just put some bog on it. lol nahhh dats goneee


if u want wreckers pm me. if you want to go brand new go ahead, but be prepared to be bent over

[WATAJK]

ahhh
that quater panel
ur lookin probz under $2000 i'd say..
The wait for the part will be 1-2 weeks..

$300 paint
$400 labour
$1000 for the part maybe?

I'd say 1800-2000
Get a quote see if im wrong lol

Nasty damage man, be glad your car didn't cop what mine did..
Refer to built threads, rebuild of my dc5r lol..
nasty
Let us know how u go yea

[gilby126]

lol yeh it just sucks having to go through the passanger door all the time cause the driver door wont open. yeh im not that fussed bout price cause my mate is paying for it lol
but tried to get some quotes today..but being a saturday didnt really help as most places were closed...but those that were open are booked out till next yr so not taking any more cars which really sucks...

[WATAJK]

lol yeh it just sucks having to go through the passanger door all the time cause the driver door wont open. yeh im not that fussed bout price cause my mate is paying for it lol
but tried to get some quotes today..but being a saturday didnt really help as most places were closed...but those that were open are booked out till next yr so not taking any more cars which really sucks...

Just look around to places that u TRUST doing the work.
It's a small job and easy one to fix.
Would take a week all up once ur parts are in
:thumbsup:
best of luck, keep us updated wif it

[gilby126]

Just look around to places that u TRUST doing the work.
It's a small job and easy one to fix.
Would take a week all up once ur parts are in
:thumbsup:
best of luck, keep us updated wif it

yeh thats how long i was expecting it to take..but thanks you guys for the help and advice...greatly appreciated...ill keep you guys updated when i get more info on prices etc.

[gilby126]

so just got a couple of quotes for it...
all quoted around the $1200-1400 mark

[WATAJK]

so just got a couple of quotes for it...
all quoted around the $1200-1400 mark

ntb man,, pvt job ftw.
thats a pvt quote im assumin yeah lol ^^

[gilby126]

ntb man,, pvt job ftw.
thats a pvt quote im assumin yeah lol ^^

yeh lol my mates excess was $1500 so really no point doing it through insurance as the only thing they will save us is the hassle. Although the annoying thing is my mate is going on leave before christmas and doesnt have money to pay for it until first week of january which is really annoying as my driver door doesnt open due to it and i have to go through the passanger door comming in and out of the car, which is really embarassing at car parks etc LOL