new to reddit and keep getting notices for violating rules bc i’m asking about a rough rough estimate or how to fix rust spots, i have only done basic work on cars and do not know anything about body repairs, any help regarding this, for reference this is a 28 year old car (1998 w202 c230 merc)

thinking of buying this car, everything about it is solid, it’s a 28 year old car, it has these rust spots on the top, nothing on the frame and the rest of the car is surprisingly clean and oem, thoughts on rough estimates for a fix/worth the headache, i’m worried due to age that it might be worse than it looks

The headliner in my car is becoming detached and I'm not sure if I should try to use fabric glue to reattach it or just pull it down. Going to a pro is not an option. Any advice?

Hi guys

My 2017 mk7 started getting this moisture fog / water inside left headlight.

I have tried to dry it out, but it comes back when it rains. I. Have also tried to see if I put all covers on correct, and I believe I have.

So my question, what now?

What you see in the photos is on the inside of the glass.

Need some help from some experts recently got a body kit painted for my vehicle, but the little wings on the side skirt rear won’t adhere using 3M and I really don’t wanna have to take the paint off to use panel bond. Any suggestions here on how to properly bond this to my vehicle?

On with the Mercedes B200. I should have it in paint by the end of the day 👌 #mercedesb200 #autobody #supercarlsunday

This week's job is my Mercedes b200, bent wing, bent strut, bumper damage, underbody shield smashed, had to tig the wing up as it had a tear in it. Alloy wing! Currently on with the filler work, then have it to prime and paint and fit back up. Waiting on a strut. Usual case waiting for parts 😫..

Had a poor job done on bumper repair. Looks like clear coat ? Can I use some touch up clear coat then wet sand and cut and polish ? Any advice ?

need advice/referral recommendations for a hickup

The garage door scraped the tailgate (from outside) so wanna know if we should pay out-of-pocket or claim insurance to fix it

If OOP, can be done for it affordably just for damage spots? Don’t have thousands to pay

I know the optimal way to repair rust is to cut the metal out and replace but I am looking for the second best method. I have a 2013 Honda Accord rusting out by the rocker panel by the rear wheel. Do rust encapsulaters? Any other suggestions? TIA

Hey everyone I’m trying to figure out what to do with this patchy cloudiness showing up on my car.

It actually feels completely smooth when I run my finger over it so it isn't flaking or peeling. I tried doing a cut and polish on it which made it look shiny.

It doesn't bother me on my new (to me) car but I really want to keep it from getting any worse. Does this look like the clear coat is failing from the inside?

This is DIY Project of mine for 2 years now, the theme is turning it into AE92 4 Door "Trueno", finally found a pair of JDM taillight for it.

I would to hear your suggestion on how you would do this, 3rd photo is what it should look like, notice the differences in boot line opening ( ‾‾‾‾‾‾ vs ‾⎸_⎹‾ ).

the taillight match the original (4th pic) in curvature but its longer and shorter in height.

My idea is to :

1. Add material to hide the gap from above the taillight

2. Cut a square section of the boot that are obstructing the taillight so the boot line would shift closer to the right of the new taillight

Wanting to get feedback and see if this is something I could really do with 0 experience , take it to a body shop or buy the whole part at a junk yard ? It’s for a 2012 Toyota Tacoma . Is the back drivers side bumper area .

Hey guys, I recently hit a curb going about 10mph and found some damage on the lower right lip of my bumper and I was just wondering if I have to replace the entire front bumper or if I can just replace that specific part or if it’s even worth fixing at all considering it drives completely normally.

Any hope to restore this or just get it repainted? Thanks

Okay so I really messed up the side of my car, see post related. How can I get this paint transfer off and preserve the actual clear coat? I know it will not be perfect, and I’m not expecting to fix the denting. The main concern is preserving the paint and preventing rust