Rear Quarter Panel Repair DIY
06-26-11, 04:56 AM
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nice work. our cars are too light in the rear end! they slide like butter in rain. i have slid out just leaving a red light making a turn. this is my second rwd car and i had to get used to taking it real easy in the rain. i cant imagine what an sc is like in snow. not fun would be my guess.
06-26-11, 05:47 AM
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Damn, never seen a DIY like this. Good work
They sure do like to slide
Make sure to post it here:
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They sure do like to slideMake sure to post it here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...d-threads.html
Last edited by mak89; 06-26-11 at 07:05 AM.
06-26-11, 06:25 AM
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Awesome work bro, I've never seen anyone take this approach to repairing a rear Quarter; normally a shop would insist you remove the entire panel and window to do the repair. I guess they are just trying to pad the bill.
On a side note, I've slid in the rain, I just thought it was because of my old tires; Will an LSD remedy the lousy traction or make it worse?
On a side note, I've slid in the rain, I just thought it was because of my old tires; Will an LSD remedy the lousy traction or make it worse?
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06-26-11, 06:56 AM
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Nice DIY, this is how most of the SC ends up in the junkyard. Rear panel cost alot to repair, so it is declared total. They should start making rear panel as fender, just replace, save lots of money.
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06-26-11, 10:37 AM
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Back to the topic...sc4doubleO,
Excellent job/DIY next time slow down in wet conditions an conscious/aware of your tire wear.
Last edited by Teal Sc400; 06-26-11 at 10:56 AM.
06-26-11, 02:56 PM
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An easy to follow, clearly described and properly photographed DIY. Great read! Sorry to hear about the initial accident, but glad to see that you've got the repairs well underway.
Are you going to cover the repair with black primer until you repaint the entire car? What about the inside of the repair area, did you clean and coat the weld with Chassis-Saver or POR-15 to prevent rusting?
Over all: Thumbs Up!
Are you going to cover the repair with black primer until you repaint the entire car? What about the inside of the repair area, did you clean and coat the weld with Chassis-Saver or POR-15 to prevent rusting?
Over all: Thumbs Up!