Replace or bondo over?

green_blurr · 03-22-2008, 01:54 PM

I just stripped my right fender and it looks like there was a crappy repair under the paint I want it to match the other fender its oem quality would you guys tackle this with bondo and try to make it look presentable? or should i just save my self the trouble and buy a new fender?

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green_blurr · 03-22-2008, 01:55 PM

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Oxnard Montalvo · 03-22-2008, 02:48 PM

For all the hours you'd have to put into that fender I'd say it's a no-brainer. Get a new one and use the time you save wisely.

ThanksDad · 03-22-2008, 03:04 PM

If it was still on the car I would repair. All the work it will taketo put it back on and align everthing right, replace it now and be happier later.

jaw66 · 03-22-2008, 03:18 PM

If it has the proper shape or is closeI would save it. Start with a light coat of mar-glass and then go from there. It looks very saveable in the pictures. It also depends on your skill level or what you feel comfortable with as your end result. I would at least try fixing it if not for the soul purpose of it being a learning experience and honing your skills for some of the other repairs you may need to perform later. Good luck in which ever route you choose.

Stevetra · 03-22-2008, 05:13 PM

I am in the same boat bud, and although it sounds nice to say just get a new one...it aint that simple.
I paid a premium for a OEM tooled new fender....and I spent almost 8 hrs trying to get it to match the hood and the door, I eventually gave up and hung the old fender back on.
Took about 10 min to line everything up.

67t5ponycoupe · 03-22-2008, 05:52 PM

+1 the fitment on original fenders is so much better. If you can straighten it do. If you don't htink you can you might ask some local body shops what they would charge. Money would be better spent on that than on a new fender. I got a repop and had to give up and I have 10 years of body work experience. I am kind of picky though.

HGC · 03-22-2008, 06:04 PM

It does not look that bad to me. I don't see any rust and the dentwas not that bad. Looks like they pulled it out and then smoothed it over, which is pretty common. I would think staying with OEM would be the best thing to do. How many different colors are we seeing here...red, yellowish green, blue, some brown, and the bondo pink?

andrewmp6 · 03-22-2008, 11:27 PM

The amount of filler to fix that would be to thick and probably crack over time.Only way i know to fix it is a body hammer and dolly or lead.Id just replace the fender.

jspagna1 · 03-22-2008, 11:47 PM

If it's the original fender I would try to repair it. There is nothing like origianal on these cars and it doesn't look that bad to me.