Bodywork questions
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Post Fiend
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From: Manchester, CT
Bodywork questions
I bought my truck with this defect, on the front of the hood. Just an area that has was chipped off, and is now about the size of half of a half-dollar. I bought it from my friend, and it hasnt really changed at all since ive had it or the 3 years he had it. Just wondering what i should do about it, gonna have a shop do it but will they want to repaint the whole hood? Just a section and blend it in? Id kind of like to just have the whole hood painted because theres lots of rock chips and a few places already with crappy touch up paint on them. Anyone have a general idea of what a shop would charge to paint a hood? And would a good shop be able to match it pretty well?
Lots of questions, but i suck at bodywork, and have 0 knowledge about it! Thanks
Lots of questions, but i suck at bodywork, and have 0 knowledge about it! Thanks
Logistics Pro
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From: Tewksbury, MA
Mine started to do the same thing only on the passenger side of the hood, the body shop said they will have to paint a big chunk to blend it in and then clear the whole thing. I'm not sure how much that would be, i eventually just got the whole truck done because the bed was rotting through. Also My truck is grey and has metallic in it so white might be easier.
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From: Kent Station, WA
Do what Redford said and convert to 05 front.
Most likely a shop would repair the section otherwise they will be blending into the fenders. Fortunately your truck is white. Should make it a little easier. Afterwards you could always invest in a clear bra. They work great at protecting from rock chips.
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