Does this fender need to be replaced? (~total 129kb images)

teetee1 · 07-01-2009

My mom and her 99 Civic DX ran into a deer yesterday and thankfully it was a minor accident for her(but not for the deer). The driver side fender was damaged and it takes lots of effort to open/close the door. The garage says it is going to cost $300 to replace the fender. My question is: Which method is cheaper and take less time? 1. replace the fender with the one I can find on ebay for about $60 and do it myself, or 2. remove the damaged fender and try to make it (how?) into the original un-dented shape. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I have a couple of photos of the damaged car as attachment

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murda_civic26 · 07-02-2009

I would take it off. Beat it back as best you can. Bondo it, And then repaint it. It would cost you about 20 dollars and a couple hours. But I do body work so it may not be that easy for you. If you're not any good at body work or don't know what you're doing, I would suggest buying the one off ebay.

TRIZ · 07-03-2009

Hit up a junk yard and swap em.

98sLicKvIc · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by TRIZ

Hit up a junk yard and swap em.

i'd say thats your best bet, or if that didn't work out i'd buy the ebay one. PERSONALLY i think refurbishing is a waste of time. especially on hoods and fenders. Too many complications can arise.

denice25 · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by 98sLicKvIc

i'd say thats your best bet, or if that didn't work out i'd buy the ebay one. PERSONALLY i think refurbishing is a waste of time. especially on hoods and fenders. Too many complications can arise.

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sql_civic · 07-08-2009

A fender on eBay is $60 + shipping + paint

Try a junk yard and match the color. Bolt it on and go.

...glad no one was hurt.