accordlover
Well-Known Member
My 1999 Accord was victim of a frontal hit (not my fault), it damaged the hood, right fender, bumper cover and rad support. I took repairs into my one hands to make a like $$$ off of the insurance check and here is the result.
I spent $1200 on two fenders, a hood, bumper cover, then $50 on various body hardware (clips, screws, bolts) to hold it all together. The bodyshop I used painted all the panels and shipped them to me the next day. They are also repainting my faded roof (figured in the $1200 price), but I'll have to wait until I can leave it for a day.
The results are not bodyshop perfect mainly due to me not repairing or replacing the bent radiator support. I am content with the outcome, I think the car looks great for what it is and how old it is (99 with 150k miles almost).
I did everything by myself, even the removal and re-instillation of the hood. EVERYTHING. Approx labor time is about 5.5 hours over two days.
Also note the new tint job. 20% front 13% rear. I love it!
BEFORE -
DURING REPAIR -
AFTER -
Still waiting on the new wheels, but I'm really happy with the progress. I also picked up the all season mats from Honda, and a new steering wheel cover to hide my worn leather wheel.
I spent $1200 on two fenders, a hood, bumper cover, then $50 on various body hardware (clips, screws, bolts) to hold it all together. The bodyshop I used painted all the panels and shipped them to me the next day. They are also repainting my faded roof (figured in the $1200 price), but I'll have to wait until I can leave it for a day.
The results are not bodyshop perfect mainly due to me not repairing or replacing the bent radiator support. I am content with the outcome, I think the car looks great for what it is and how old it is (99 with 150k miles almost).
I did everything by myself, even the removal and re-instillation of the hood. EVERYTHING. Approx labor time is about 5.5 hours over two days.
Also note the new tint job. 20% front 13% rear. I love it!
BEFORE -
DURING REPAIR -
AFTER -
Still waiting on the new wheels, but I'm really happy with the progress. I also picked up the all season mats from Honda, and a new steering wheel cover to hide my worn leather wheel.