Smash repairable?

[michael_antoi]

I've got some drivers side damage on my car and I did a bit of panel beating just so my door will open ok..

and i was just wondering if the drivers side door would be smash repairable and resprayable or do u guys think i would have to replace the door?

How much would the drivers side door be?

Anywayz i've got some pics.

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=500/2692civic31.JPG

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=500/2692civic21.JPG

[z3lda]

450 new. i just bought one

[michael_antoi]

for an eg?

[z3lda]

ek coupe...
but eg should be a tad little cheaper.

[_CiVIC_]

obviously depending if you can find one... but i'm sure you shouldn't have a problem finding one.. get another one dude.

[michael_antoi]

yeah was just wondering if smash repairing would be possible/cheaper..

if it's cheaper to replace the panel i most prolly will

[kenshin]

looks like you'll need the front quarter panel too...

[z3lda]

eg doors are everywhere.
ek coupe doors aint.

ring around some wreckers. should be able to source one easii.

[_CiVIC_]

if your in Sydney try Honbits.. they have all sorts of stuff man.. kinda like the wreckers for hondas ;)

[michael_antoi]

yeh prolly best to replace the parts hey?

when i buy the new door, do i get the inner door trims with that?

[kenshin]

yeh prolly best to replace the parts hey?

when i buy the new door, do i get the inner door trims with that?

depends how much the wreckers want...

guess you'll be able to negotiage price... depends if you just want the exterior with or without the inside panel + door handle / window winder... etc

[michael_antoi]

ok thanks..

and about resprays..

is there a thread around here with prices or something?

for sydney that is

[clikz]

My friends got damage similar to yours, and we got a quote of about $600-700 from a place in granville for the front quarter panel (driver side), mudguards (if they're affected) respray, blending the paint and the panel beating for the door. You dont HAVE to replace the door but it was recommended.
:thumbsup:

[michael_antoi]

that sounds like a decent price

was the condition of the drivers side door similar to mine or better/worse?

[egads]

yeah i could do with a set of new doors myself, for an eg sedan. not the prettiest thing at the moment. where abouts in sydney is honbits located?

[clikz]

The condition of the drivers side door was similar but the front quarter panel was a bit worse so the front guard was damaged but had to panel beat the area so we could open the drivers side door as well

[michael_antoi]

oh ok so there's still hope in just panel beating the door

i'll look into it

thanks

[4thgeneCivic]

yeah i could do with a set of new doors myself, for an eg sedan. not the prettiest thing at the moment. where abouts in sydney is honbits located?

honbits is located at smithfield??

[michael_antoi]

yep smithfield...

[egads]

smithfield? sweet thats nearby, might go and take a look.

[michael_antoi]

hey if u end up getting a price on one

lemme know how much yeah?

thanks.