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Originally Posted by BLS07
Hi Robert,
Most grateful for your reply & advice, thank you!
I must add this is exactly why I became a member of this forum and a VOC member : tremendous like minded Volvo folks!
I've seen the panel at Brookhouse Volvo - calling Simon about that tomorrow.
Ordered the headlight bezel from Brookhouse earlier today, so all good there.
A respray, in fact a fresh paint job on the new panel would be ideal.
May I contact you separately re options, estimates etc please?
Do you think it's best to replace a damaged/dented panel for an entirely new panel ?
Generally I'm not keen on rejuvenating a dented panel ; weakened / stress metal doesn't provide maximum assurance.
Also concerned that a single freshly painted panel is going to show up against the current coat, itself in terrific knick and I had costed with Gtechniq last Autumn.
Cheers and big thanks for getting in touch - It's crushing to see her damaged, worse that it was due to some unknown knitwit.
Cheers!
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Your welcome this forum is a great resource for keeping in touch with like minded volvo Enthusiasts who love their cars to help maintain them .
In regards to best course of action and what panels to use new or repair
I would basically use a rule of thumb it’s your car how long are you planning on keeping the car ? Like me I try to hang on to these cars aslong as possible and enjoy them if your car is long term and you love it I would fit new you know then it’s as perfect as it can be to then last a long time .
Repairing dented panels is when it’s a case of budget and needs must for some if they are still saving up to later fully respray then that’s not so bad to have a wing repaired and sprayed in as it’s just to get you through a year or so , if it’s only lightly dented any good Bodyshop could repair - epoxy primer - base coat ... top coat etc to make a nice job that should last a fair amount of time it’s all about the preparation when it comes to bodywork the more prep the longer it will last ( and paint material quality used ) .
Feel free to contact me I’m more than happy to chat on all things volvo especially Amazons !
Don’t worry to much your car will look better soon , it sounds like you have everything under control .
Just come up with a clear action plan of work required and a budget that works to get your car fixed and it will be ok .
Kind regards
Robert.w