How about a car related promo?

[AllenM]

Since I am a little under staffed right now and my lead Tech has all he can handle I stepped in and did this one.
I thought I would share some pics.

2009 Honda Accord
Before:





On the car bench, Frame straightened and removing damaged parts. Nice thing about unibody cars, Almost like building an AR. Take parts off put parts on.
Well maybe more like a 1911.









Fitting and replacing parts:







some epoxy primer before installing the quarter panel to prevent rust



Replacement panel



Fit up:


Blend in:



this is all the filler that went into this entire repair:



Matching factory seam sealer even under the carpet:






Painted ready for assemble.



Just need to put a nameplate on it and done



Door Gap



Trunk Gap, Just need to put a name plate on and a good cleanup and done

 

[wrnyhuise]

very well done sir. It has been about 10 years since i have worked in a shop but i remember jobs like that and they suck. Surprised with todays market and cost that the car wasn't totaled.

 

[dans4420]

Nice work up until 3 years ago I worked in auto repair shops and worked with many body shops. From the pictures of this car and the guns I've seen on here that you've done can tell you pay attention to details.

I don't think most people fully appreciate the work that goes into getting a car back together like that.

 

[AllenM]

Nice work up until 3 years ago I worked in auto repair shops and worked with many body shops. From the pictures of this car and the guns I've seen on here that you've done can tell you pay attention to details.

I don't think most people fully appreciate the work that goes into getting a car back together like that.

Thanks,
Even less so if they don't have rental coverage.

 

[AllenM]

very well done sir. It has been about 10 years since i have worked in a shop but i remember jobs like that and they suck. Surprised with todays market and cost that the car wasn't totaled.

Thank you,
This type and full frame repairs were my specialty when I was on the line full time. As odd as it may sound I kind like fixing these hits.

 

[dans4420]

Thanks,
Even less so if they don't have rental coverage.

Lol this I know people are always in a hurry like there the only car in your shop. I was a service writer for 7 years and a repair tech for 4 or so before that.
I don't miss it I had some great customers but unfortunately the bad outnumbered the good in my area.

 

[wrnyhuise]

Thank you,
This type and full frame repairs were my specialty when I was on the line full time. As odd as it may sound I kind like fixing these hits.

we all have our things that make us shine. I enjoyed final paint prep and spraying. granted years ago but still have a bad habit of rubbing my hands all over metal to feel the contours.

 

[AllenM]

 

[DocIndy]

Out of curiosity, what does a repair like that run cost wise? It looks rather labor intensive. Looks great after the repair though.

 

[drillsgt]

Nice work up until 3 years ago I worked in auto repair shops and worked with many body shops. From the pictures of this car and the guns I've seen on here that you've done can tell you pay attention to details.

I don't think most people fully appreciate the work that goes into getting a car back together like that.

I don't know anything about car repair but I can tell it definitely takes some talent to tackle that, well done.

 

[MikeDVB]

Holy crap that's amazing...

I'd end up with the car in more pieces if I tried to fix it myself...

 

[miguel]

Judas priest, you did that and I can't even get my touch up paint jobs on dings to last one winter! DOH!

 

[AllenM]

touch up paint can be tricky

 

[Bennettjh]

Looks good. I work at a body shop in Columbus, the shop has been there for 35 years (it's my parents'). I started there in high school and still there. Probably a year ago, we had a white accord just like, same kind of wreck, except on the right side. It was more onto the quarter panel so we didn't need to put a new rear body panel on but it's interesting same kind of car just different side.

Hopefully the customer and insurance company (if it was turned in) are happy! Looks good to me! I know what you mean by understaffed. We're crazy busy right now. Have some hail damage, couple all-overs, plus regular insurance work and non-drivers.

 

[AllenM]

Looks good. I work at a body shop in Columbus, the shop has been there for 35 years (it's my parents'). I started there in high school and still there. Probably a year ago, we had a white accord just like, same kind of wreck, except on the right side. It was more onto the quarter panel so we didn't need to put a new rear body panel on but it's interesting same kind of car just different side.

Hopefully the customer and insurance company (if it was turned in) are happy! Looks good to me! I know what you mean by understaffed. We're crazy busy right now. Have some hail damage, couple all-overs, plus regular insurance work and non-drivers.

Sounds like the same here. And where are all the people to hire?

 

[DocIndy]

Have you looked at the trade schools for labor? Might be worth a shot.

 

[AllenM]

Have you looked at the trade schools for labor? Might be worth a shot.

I have went that way but I really need a senior tech right now

 

[Classic]

That borders on magic! Beautiful work, it must be very satisfying.

 

[churchmouse]

Sounds like the same here. And where are all the people to hire?

As with any skilled trade the good people have jobs. I have a very hard time finding quality help.

 

[CHCRandy]

Awesome work! I love going to my buddies shop and seeing how they rebuild old cars. You guys are a breed of your own!