[DML] Re: Dented Fender
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[DML] Re: Dented Fender



Tom, I just had a repair very similar to yours completed. I removed the
fender
and took it to a body shop in Grand Rapids, MI. that is associated with a
dealership that used to sell D's. The rate at that shop is $30/hr. and it
took
4 hours to complete for a total cost of $120. It looks like new. I suppose
the rate you pay will depend very much on who does the work...or if they can
do it at all. These guys have repaired two separate dents/dings and don't
think repairing stainless it's a real big deal so they charge at normal body
shop rates. So it will very much depend on the shop to a large extent and
how
they view working with stainless. Taking off the fender is not
difficult...just follow the repair manual instructions. You do not have to
take the facia off completely...just loosen one side of it. You will have
to
remove the hood to access those bolts. No big deal...just mark the hinge
positions and work slowly and carefully like any other repair. The entire
fender removal took me less than 1 hour.

Cliff McComb
'82 Delorean


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A little mishap today in my barn. An old door resting against a barn
pillar fell over causing the door handle to hit the right front fender
creating a small quarter sized dent right on the fender lip. I did what
I could to get it out but it is still there like a beacon saying "FIX
ME!"

Question: Does anyone had a similar size repair done? What this is
going to cost to retool out? I'll take the fender off and ship it but
I'd like to know roughly what the cost will be so I can decide if I call
my insurance company. Anyone have any thoughts on that???

Also, if anybody has the time, what is the procedure for removing the
fender? Is this a difficult job? I assume you need to remove the front
fascia.......

Thanks

Tom Watkins
#5732


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