New Front End

[accordlover]

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.

 

[Johnson]

good job! looks great!

 

[DarkSideAccord]

wrong forum btw, but looks very nice

 

[BadgerType]

congrats on doing the work yourself

 

[CG6Lemon]

 

[juicebox00]

nice job man, i would have replaced the rad support too but it looks fine to mean

 

[hiddengamer7]

Wow, looks great! Whoever did your paint work matched it perfectly!

 

[HondaLuver83]

Tha'ts what I do when I have an accident. Unless its not repairable.'

 

[truWarier02]

Looks fresh yo!

 

[Bond4387]

Nice job doing it all yourself! I love that 'accomplished' feeling you get after its completed.

Looks great