Someone hit my car

[Smallblock454]

Congrats on that.

But let us also see the results. I'm very interested in how the repair will be done and how the result will look like.

[Goldenzrule]

If you do end up needing a new taillight, I have a great condition pair off my 2000 986S. I no longer have the car. I had swapped them for clear tails, the ones I have are factory with the amber. Happy to sell them to you at a good price if you end up in need of new ones. Sorry to hear about the hit and run but glad you are getting it sorted

[Rob175]

Can't wait to see pictures of the final job....and to learn what method they eventually used (pulling or welding).

[blue62]

Originally Posted by Rob175

Can't wait to see pictures of the final job....and to learn what method they eventually used (pulling or welding).

The method used is going to be very dependent on the type of repair shop he takes it to.
Also on how much money he is willing to spend.

[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!

[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.