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Old 03-06-08, 01:40 PM
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Default Fender repair

Based on the pic below, do you think you would try to get it repaired or replaced?

$186.38 - was the lowest price replacement I found + Paint.
http://www2.**********.com/store/?Nt...1%204294967270

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Old 03-06-08, 01:49 PM
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How in the WORLD did that happen? Ball joint?
Old 03-06-08, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GS400RcrX
How in the WORLD did that happen? Ball joint?
Yup, you got it
Old 03-06-08, 02:48 PM
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I just replaced my damaged drivers side fender also. Fender was $180 locally and pain was estimated at 250+. I ended up returning the fender and buying from "theonlinebodyshop". They have an ebay account and sell oem painted fenders for $299 + $65 shipping. Got mines for cheaper by calling them and saved them some ebay fees. I paid $340 shipped for the fender painted oem cinnabar pearl. You have a choice of sending in a peice of your old fender in so they can better paint match it.
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Best luck is Messaging All your fellow member online ..

I have sold mine 125 a piece and pre-rolled lip ... black already for a black car ..

Good luck and sorry to see this mess happen ..
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Originally Posted by BippuPxr
Best luck is Messaging All your fellow member online ..

I have sold mine 125 a piece and pre-rolled lip ... black already for a black car ..

Good luck and sorry to see this mess happen ..
Where do you get them "rolled".

I bent the metal back and they look fine, I bet if i just had them "rolled" back you couldnt even tell.. And I assume I could get bigger rims w/o any issues then?
Old 03-06-08, 04:11 PM
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the oem fender looks repairable. is that fender from ********** come pre painted?
Old 03-06-08, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Deception
the oem fender looks repairable. is that fender from ********** come pre painted?

I dont think so, but not verify.
Old 03-06-08, 05:21 PM
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ouch i would just replace it.
Old 03-06-08, 09:25 PM
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If you are going to hold your car... a new one. If you are planning to trade it... bond it.... and in this color, may be you will notice color not matching....Look for a good paint shop
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just finish rolling the lip out... that way you can fit some super wide wheels
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