Someone hit my car

[blue62]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Appraiser comes out tomorrow to give the car an inspection and quote, then I'll run over to the body shop and schedule the work.

The body shop guy said if it can't be pulled/pushed/whatever then it may require a replacement panel. They're also going to shoot the corner of the bumper cover, blend, and shoot a coat of clear on the entire bumper.

I, too, am looking forward to seeing how it comes out. As I am color blind I'll bring my wife or someone else so they can assess if the blending is kosher, if you know what I mean.

Cheers!

Access to the damage from behind is always a controlling factor.
If you can't gain access to the backside then replacement is the way to go.
Other wise they will pull the lows and knock down the highs and level and shape with bondo and paint it.

If they have free access to the panel from front and rear then it is no problem.
But I think that is a double walled panel that is why I suggested a good PDR tech. in an earlier post. Many times a PDR tech. can work his magic with limited access.
You don't always have to go for a paintless repair with PDR that gives the PDR tech. more latitude to do his job. They can do it faster and better if your willing to have the repair repainted.
But looking forward to hearing what you experience is and seeing a good repair on your car.

[Starter986]

Car goes into the shop Tuesday.

Shop will remove a foot long scratch passenger QP, and paint my aftermarket wing (black in certain of photos I've posted) and the rear diffusers. They'll color match the car. Gratis.

Because I'm not entirely confident with strangers removing stuff from my car... in an effort to make access easier for removal of the rear bumper cover... I removed the rear spoiler (to access the top three cover screws). While trying to pry off the cover... a piece broke on it. Arghhhhhh. The piece slips right into place... but the line. I suppose I could super glue the piece... and blend in some touch up paint. I don't think that would work out, aesthetically. So...

I'm looking for an Arctic Silver spoiler cover, with shipping to 92284. Please, reach out if you have one.

Because I'm abandoning the black wing and diffusers, and having them color matched to the car... I'm leaning towards keeping the spoiler silver. However...

What is the thought of a spoiler cover that closely matches the interior? Mine is red. Do we think a red spoiler cover would work? My side vents are black. My wheels are black. The top is black. Red or black. What's the concensus?

Again, if you've a spoiler cover...

Thank you.

[tommy583]

Black or silver, not red.

[78F350]

It has a few small scratches, but So Does Your Car.... Want it? Tell me where to ship it and send me all your monies.
Just make sure you send more than shipping cost, but less than eBay wants: paypal.me/JonCarparts



I can probably find a black one somewhere, but I think silver is best.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by 78F350

It has a few small scratches, but So Does Your Car.... Want it? Tell me where to ship it and send me all your monies.
Just make sure you send more than shipping cost, but less than eBay wants: paypal.me/JonCarparts



I can probably find a black one somewhere, but I think silver is best.

PMd you. Thank you.

[Starter986]

Picked up the car yesterday. Driving into the lot I noticed a slight gap where the point of the rear bumper cover meets with the QP. Not happy. Shop noted upon the receipt that I would return to have that repaired. Bumper cover off... shouldn't take a few minutes.

This morning when I washed the car I noticed a paint anomaly under the driver side mirror. Missed by a neophyte, not me.

Car was returned to me unwashed, and with compound (white) spots all over. It washed off but, when I lifted the clamshell to remove the white from the edges... there's about 1 foot of overspray on the rubber seal. Wasn't coming off with a fingernail and, at that point, I was getting frustrated. I want a new seal.

Decided to stop, and will give the car a full detail tomorrow morning... noting all the anomalies... presenting it to my insurance agent/broker. I'm wanting the car properly repaired and delivered in the same condition it was delivered... minus the damage.

Anyone have any recommendations on how I should navigate this process? It's been a while for me. I mean... I know what I'm going to do... but any advice greatly would be appreciated. Thank you.