DIY Bodywork

[Thanggottahemi]

Can anyone guide me on the best route as to fixing this myself and saving some money? I should be able to fix the paint just fine but the main thing I’m not sure about is the dents. Pull them? Body Filler? Thanks!

 

[Michael]

There are some companies that can the dents out using suction cups. I’ve seen some done that looked good when they were done. They’re cheaper then a body shop. That’s the route I would go if it was my truck.


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I know the voices in my head aren’t real, but man, do they ever come up with some great ideas.

 

[rwhjr]

Find a junkyard door and paint it and transfer over your mirror and interior panels etc?

could be another option.

otherwise I guess I agree. Try a dent removal company then do your paintwork?

I don’t know since I’m not a bodywork pro, but those two options are where my mind went right away.

 

[Noneck]

Better yet, maybe find a nice one in the junkyard that's the same color. Lot of bodywork to get that to look right and if you're asking here there's a good chance it out of your skillset to make a satisfactory repair yourself. Paintless dent may be able to get the panel straight as others suggested.

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[89grand]

I can almost guarantee that since you don't know how to fix it (I don't either), and if you still try to do it, it will look worse afterward. Sometimes you just have to pay to get it done right. Another door might be the cheapest route if you can find one, but be aware that the paint might not match 100% even if it is the same color code.

 

[Tim Garceau]

New door *shell, paint, clear blend surrounding panels is the only professional way(cost effective) since there is damage on a stamping mandrel form. The labor to straighten out the crease, body fill, sand and paint/clear match to make it look OEM will most likely exceed the former.

DIY would be buff the scuffs and touch-up the bare spots so it doesn't corrode. PDR me ASAP is not an option. Would running boards have saved the paint in this instance? The tires sticking out 4" certainly did not...

 

[bhonshell37]

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If I possessed the skills and time, I would push the dents out and repaint. As little body filler as possible. My two cents

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[Octane]

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My bodyman thinks it needs a new door skin.

 

[reek]

I do plenty of bodywork / restorations and my opinion: there are 'sharp' lines / creases in the dent. will not likely look perfect after any paintless dent puller has had a go.

easiest way to go is get on line, find a door an auto recycler is selling and see if you can get lucky with the same color. The gen 4 body style has been around a while, may have some luck. swapping the door and parts is atleast something you can do at home if you have tools, some basic skills, and youtube.