I have a little problem. My 95 Trans Am I just bought has a crack in the drivers side front fender and another crack in the drivers side door. I really dont want to take it to a body shop. I use to have a Fiero Gt, and when a Suburban backed into my door I got this stuff from 3M. It was a epoxy that bonded the crack back together. All i did was sand off the excess and paint. Done. Problem, I dont remember what the stuff was called, and have no Idea if it will work on these types of panels. Any help would be great.
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Originally posted by imwlw83I have a little problem. My 95 Trans Am I just bought has a crack in the drivers side front fender and another crack in the drivers side door. I really dont want to take it to a body shop. I use to have a Fiero Gt, and when a Suburban backed into my door I got this stuff from 3M. It was a epoxy that bonded the crack back together. All i did was sand off the excess and paint. Done. Problem, I dont remember what the stuff was called, and have no Idea if it will work on these types of panels. Any help would be great.
I'm paying about $500 to have my entire door replaced. That includes fixing the defects in the new (salvage)door, applying a new gelcoat, priming and color matching it to the car inside and out with a premium european two-part paint in base coat/clear coat. When it is done, it will be almost impossible to tell I completely replaced the entire door.
The fenders are a different material and I'm not sure about the repair process. I have seen new fenders sell for $50.00 though, So I would hesitate to spend any money repairing an old one.Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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Thanks for your advice. I have been looking for a fender and they are about 250. Where did you see the one for 50, that would be a good place to start. I might just have to suck it up and have the door done by a pro.95 Trans Am, K&N CAI, LT4 knock module, Flowmaster exhuast, Grant GT steering wheel, Sony head unit w/sub, Autometer Gauges
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Originally posted by imwlw83Thanks for your advice. I have been looking for a fender and they are about 250. Where did you see the one for 50, that would be a good place to start. I might just have to suck it up and have the door done by a pro.Judging by their feedback I'd guess that they need a better shipping setup, but I dont see a single complaint about poor quality.
Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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