I'm finally starting to get attached to my 94 LX. Once I get all of the mechanical things fixed, I want to start on the body. The person I bought it from was in a minor "accident", and the entire driver side is dented up, from front to back.









Do you think it would be cheaper to just look for replacements and those painted, or go to a body shop and get the big dents pulled out and get the rust taken care of?

No matter which route I take, I do have a gut feeling that it'll be a little costly. Other problem is that the closest junkyard is about two hours away.

 

The front left fender you can replace yourself with a lot of work (might even get lucky and find a fender the same color), but the rest ... Take it to a body shop. And do it soon, that rust will create major problems, and quickly.

 

I figured as much. My main concern is the rust around the gas door. Hopefully I can find somewhere that will do it for relatively cheap!

 

If it is going to be a bit of time before getting it repaired. At least try to slow down the rust. There are products out there that will help slow down the rust.

 

After seeing the pictures, how much would you guys think it would cost on average? I know it's really up to the body shop, but I don't want to pay $1000 when it could cost $500.

I found a 96 LX (same color) at a junkyard, so I'll replacing the front fender myself.

 

Will. Cost way more than $1000. Will cost more than that just to have the quarter panel fixed.

 

The one you found in the bone yard - 2 door as well? If so, get the door while you are at it.

 

I was thinking about replacing the door, but it's a sedan unfortunately

The dents around the gas door are small enough where I *THINK* I could get it. It's that massive dent that concerns me.

 

Go to YouTube and google dent removal.there are many videos with cool tricks and tips.A paintless dent removal service can sometimes help.and they have videos on there too.

also,on youtube,There is a trick that works well using a hot blow dryer or temp heat gun,get the area around the dent hot,then start spraying it with a can of compressed air held upside down so the liquid co2 will come out and form ice onto the heated panel.Watch the ice began to melt and the dent will pop back out.

 

I would just buy a new fender and fix the side panel