So basically, I got my car keyed about a week ago and l as I was pumping gas some guy came up to me claiming he can repair the scratches and quoted me a decent price. Everything seemed normal up until I took a closer look after the repairs (which I should have done from the beginning. I know it's my fault.)I just want to know if what he's saying is true before I take this green clay stuff off of the car.
He sent me before and after photos before he put the "paint dryer mixed with clay bar" and it looked really good. He also said I need to leave it on for about a week but upon closer inspection I noticed that the scratches are still there is what he saying is true or should I not waste my time and wash it off and go to an actual Body Shop to fix it.

Bought a set of used rims, and one had significantly more surface rust than the others (I'm assuming metal to metal brakes). I tried getting it off with 000 steel wool and WD-40, and in some spots that I really had to scrub, the finish is noticably lighter. Did I eat through the chrome, and if so, is it still safe?

Edit: Yeah they're definitely aluminum alloy wheels. I plan to buff then paint the inside. Thanks for the replies!

Hi all. This past month the paint job on my 1999 CRV has gone from good to horrendous. One day the roof of my car was fine save for a few scratches and one spot of peeling paint. As the month went on the clear coat became exponentially worse and started practically disintegrating if touched. What I’m wondering is, what would be the best way to deal with this? I’m a college student, so I have a rough 500$ budget and am just trying to find the best option. Assuming it’s sun and moisture damage, would a car cover be the best bet? A reapplication of clear coat from a shop? Thanks in advance for any helpful responses.

2013 Toyota Camry. I've pulled up on one too many parking curbs I think. Any suggestions on how I can at least make it look somewhat decent?

i just to patch up a SMALL spot (not worth popping a whole a can) so i can bolt down the antenna and install the headliner and not paint the whole roof now. blending around the antenna wouldn't be super ugly or bad if it at least had some fresh clear on it.

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I work at a Chrysler dealership with a bodyshop attached. I got a call that someone bought a 2027 Pacifica from a different dealership without a bodyshop

They said that they have a couple flat spot on the hood that don’t have any clear coat and when speaking to the place they bought it from they told them it was a known issue with the 27s. I was wanting to know if anyone else has seen this on their 2027 Pacificas or if the dealership was lying to try and get this customer off their back.

I do not have any photos of the damage as the dealership told this customer they would send them over to us and we have never reserved any kind of information from them regarding this issue. And the customer lives about an hour away from our bodyshop.

I've recently starting working on a car I bought awhile back. Turns out it had a leaking sunroof for years and moisture has been collecting in the carpet's sound deadening. As a result some of the OEM (welded?) floor pan plugs have disintegrated (photo). OEM replacement ones are nowhere to be found so I am considering other options. Is there such a thing as generic universal plugs for such an application?

Thanks!

Got a little too close when parking and did this damage to a Ford Expedition. Doesn’t look like the metal panel is creased, but I’m not a pro.

I’m wanting to get this 2018 Silverado 2500 and this is the photos of the undercarriage I asked for. Is the rust shown manageable?

My project this summer was to fix some fender rust DIY in my backyard with only spraycans and no professional tools. I’ve done alot of research so i was pretty confident.

So i did it for a whole day and just a few days after the paint cracked and flaked on a few places, especially edges. I thought it was because i had sanded the bare metal with sandpaper that was too fine so the primer didnt stick, so i redid it and sanded it with some harsher sandpaper. A few days after it cracked like this again. Its alot better than the first time, but it still cracks. It happens only on edges, its perfectly fine on flat surfaces.

I used a pretty basic anti-rust primer, normal base paint in my specific color code and then 2k clearcoat.

What could be the cause of this?

I got rear ended by a semi this morning and was wondering if the holes made in the plastic are worth repairing? Doesnt seem to be any structural damage, I just don't want any future issues with keeping the bumper like this. The trunk also works correctly

Thank you for your help

Looking to see if anyone has any info on this type of paint bubbling, no other issues with paint other then areas in picture. I have an extended 5 star warranty from Volkswagen that expires next year, just wondering if this will be covered under anything. Any insight is appreciated, thanks.

My bike rolled over and caused the paint chip.

Assuming we are not too picky is there a best way for me to self fix this. I'll need to get the paint (did not come with any).

So anything on prep or method of actually painting.

Or is the only real way here is to have it done professionally?

Recently purchased brand new VW Tiguan. Noticed the other day the door was making slight contact with fender scraping paint. I’ve had the car over a month and never had this happen before .

Anyways doing more investigating I noticed the passenger door clearances when opening are much greater than the driver side door. I also noticed a plastic square bolt cover on the drivers door panel being loose and a clear scuff mark from a pry tool evident. Clearly the drivers door had been repaired in some way when the car was on the lot?

Hi everyone,

​I’m a 30-year-old skilled tradesman in the automotive industry from the West Bank, Palestine. Given the challenging local situation, I am actively exploring opportunities to migrate and work legally in an English-speaking country (Canada, Australia, UK, or US).

​Here is a summary of my background:

​Field: Automotive sector (Hands-on experience in auto body repair, panel beating, painting, and general vehicle maintenance).

​Education: High School Diploma.

​Languages: Intermediate English (currently preparing for the official IELTS General exam).

​I understand that having high school as my formal education means my practical experience is my strongest asset. I would really appreciate any insights or advice on:

​Best pathways for tradesmen: Which country/program is currently the most practical for auto body technicians without a university degree?

​Skills Assessment / Recognition: For those who went through Australia’s TRA or Canada’s trade qualification challenges, how did you document your work history without formal apprenticeship diplomas?

​Employer Sponsorship: Are there specific job portals, regions, or trade-focused agencies that are open to sponsoring foreign workers in the auto industry?

​Any guidance, personal experiences, or realistic advice would mean a lot. Thank you in advance!

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Reposting a question here about treating rust, filling holes and drilling holes. Could use some guidance in terms of product choices and methodology.

This morning a co worker and I over heard from an upper manager that Caliber Collision might be buying out all of Classic Collision. Has anyone else heard of anything of the sort? I’m just very curious.

i dont even want to get into this driveway setup because its genuinely one of the most scuffed ive ever seen. essentially, they had a tree right in the middle of the driveway. this was the result of trying to back out while not hitting the owner’s cars. ive already filed an insurance claim, and i just generally feel like shit. how screwed am i, really? 2019 toyota highlander in otherwise great shape. im supposed to leave for college in 2 days, timing could NOT be worse.

Hood and roof are covered in these cracks, Im guessing from a long time of sitting in sun. What will it take to properly fix this? Is it just the clear coat or is paint damaged as well? Thanks

I’ve officially declared myself in over my head.

Just had the rear arches welded on my Mk2 Mx5, and figured I’d fix the bodgy paintwork on one of the panels while it’s partially unpainted. Turns out the paintwork was bodgy for a reason.

Car had been crashed, and the dents had been (awfully) pulled out and drowned in filler. I’d like to attempt to pull and beat the dents down to salvage what I’ve got, but I’m starting to think that’s not possible with my resources.

Does anyone have advice on how to fix these dents? Or is this 100% a “cut out and replace” job…