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Dented Doors

Old Apr 24, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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I bought my truck with the doors like this, but they're really starting to get on my nerves. It's a gorgeous truck and this just makes it look like it's uncared for. I'm contemplating if I should replace them or just take them into a body shop. I would take it in, but my schedule is so hectic. Does anyone have an idea as to what this would run. Would it probably be cheaper to fix or replace? I may just have the shop do the body work and then bring it to my family painter who wants to do something custom to the paint. Too bad I really like this color and can't think of anything that I would like better except to repaint it this color. Hmmmm...advice?

 

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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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umm how big are the dents? too big for paintless dent repair?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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They are pretty much the whole bottom of the door where the crease starts. I would probaly also get my tailgate done too since it's a nice mess of dents. Errr!! I wish I could somehow get this covered by insurance.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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oh ok yea i had that same happen to me. hit and run so i got it covered by insurance. i got it done for about 700.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Id check to see if there is more damage than just the doors. If not id buy new doors from a junkyard. The color is decent, maybe paint silver on the bottom following the body line and add some subtle silver/blue flames or something across the front of the truck. I think it would tie in nice.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Yeah, that doesnt look like PDR is going to get that one. I agree with new doors on CL or a salvage yard if the price is right. If you do insurance they are going to ask about that rust and when it all happened and why you are just now calling to file.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Pop the inner panels out and bang out the dents the best you can. Then check body shop.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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from the pics i would just buy a set of doors and have them repainted
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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All right, if anyone sees anyone parting one out let me know
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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try www.car-part.com
 
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