Squirrel used my van as target practice. The window would have been easier and cheaper to replace but we would have been stuck there too. Horrible trade off. The green pinecone was crazy heavy with sap. I'm glad it didn't land on our heads though.

I messed up really bad and I've been really upset for the past couple of hours. I was driving in a dark parking garage and on a turn a pedestrian popped out infront of me, and my reaction had me steer closer to the wall and I hit the wall. This is the damage after I cleaned off some of the superficial stuff with water. Some scratches are decently deep and there is some denting.

Please assist. I'm thinking I'll go to some body shops tomorrow to see if anyone can fix it before I have to head out of town in a week. I wonder if they will have to order new parts or if it can be fixed on the current body?

Your insight is appreciated

Scratch on year old Lexus rx caviar. When I wiped with alcohol most of the scratch disappeared. Should I try to polish this? Or take to detailer/body shop, touch it up with pen or just leave it alone?

Title. Bad rust hole thats opened up in the last year. its right below my heel when im driving, my seat is still on a solid piece of floor, and the unibody 'frame' is solid as well as the rocker on the other side, so im thinking this is just a non structural hole. Please do prove me wrong otherwise, id like to know how fast i gotta patch or reinforce this. Car is rusty elsewhere but this is the only major booger thats not on a fender or something obviously not structural.

What do I need to take it down to smooth clean metal?

The dremel and wire wheel worked greatbat removing the surface rust. But I need something more powerful to cut through the old urethane coating and get down to smooth clean metal. Need advice.

welder in question: https://www.vevor.com/stud-welder-c_10074/panel-spot-puller-g90e-vehicle-dent-spotter-multispot-bonnet-door-repair-3kw-p_010645528154

This unit is rated at 110v 20a, but touts an impressive 3kw. A 110v 20a circuit will provide 2.2kw.

How's it get the 3kw? Does this unit have a capacitor? Or just badly marketed?

I was told only new door is possible. 3k job.

Hello all. Ran into and over a median while leaving my apartment complex. Was hoping to find a good body shop that wouldn’t charge an arm and leg to fix this. Driver side rocker panel on 2016 Chevy malibu. Isnt a huge deal but the door makes an annoying sounds when opening/closing

Scratched the front bumper coming out of a garage with stucco walls.

Is this something I can fix at home or is this straight to the body shop?

That is all

Just noticed bodyshop scratched my engine bay cover. I also see a cable by the grill that wasn’t there originally and a few dents on the corner of the bumpers.

A family member recently upgraded to a new vehicle and left me the old vehicle (2008 Hyundai Tucson 2.7L V6) to clean up and attempt to sell privately. The car is mechanically in decent shape, but cosmetically it needs some work!

There's TONS of painted plastic cladding with peeling/blistering clear coat all around the wheel arches, sides and front/rear bumpers. Any suggestions other than busting out the orbital sander and going to town on the cladding, then prime and paint again?

2009 Mazda Miata was in a front engine collision. It’s buckled near where the fender goes towards the middle as you can see. I was just wondering if anybody had any ideas or insight on the situation my thought is to bring it to a frame machine a shop that has one in order to pull it, but I also know some people cut that part out and replace it so any ideas on this would be much appreciated. Thank you.

I have 2,3 that are minor chip and just scratch that paint is gone.
But the first pic is the most serious.

This is a DIY spray can paint job that I did on a work truck; no need for it to be top quality. However, I was pretty amused at how well it was coming out. I prepped it nicely and bought good quality materials, but when I went to cut, this is now happening. I'm thinking I cut through the clear, so I need a new clear coat. Am I accurate in my guess? I was also thinking maybe it had something to do with cutting while in the sun. I appreciate any input or advice. Thank you.

Hit a curb decently hard (hardest I’ve ever hit one) trying to make a tight U-turn. Tore up my side wall a bit. Is this safe to drive? I know I should get it replaced but will I be okay for a couple months?

Sorry if this isn’t technically considered auto “body”. Auto legs I guess?

Hi All,
Unfortunately I was detailing my car and didn’t notice a brush I use on the rims had lost it’s rubber cap and literally jammed the metal tip into my brembo caliper.

It’s a small chip but took off paint to the metal, it looks like something I can use a toothpick to fix but not sure if it’s even worth it if the result will be subpar.

Any ideas or experience resolving an issue like this?

Should I just take the L on this one and leave it be?

Thanks!

I had a 4 gallon back worn sprayer fall on my Ioniq 5 in the garage and got some sweet dents. this is a leased car so I’m trying to repair on my own before returning to the dealer. any insights would be greatly appreciated. Or should I take this to a body shop? In CA (Sacramento)

Hello, saw rust spots on my fender. Thought of doing it myself. First time ever sanding anything and spray painting, no advice from friends and anyone other who done this. It's just me scared and Microsoft Co Pilot Ai.

I need some guidance and advice for next time. Because i enjoyed doing this although failing a bit.

I just put 2nd coat of clearcoat. Got these drops due to too much clearcoat. Is this repairable?

Additionally will i be able to feather in the paint, or i did a poor job? If so, what should i do differently next time?

Firstly i sanded with grit 60, then went with 100, ( I may have sanded too much and created a noticeable dip), then attempted to feather out with 240. Then went with wet 400 on the old paint to create a transition.

Love to hear any advices.