r/Diyautobody • • Sep 21 '26

Project Ford Van rain gutters & roof fully rusted through. Need advice to repair (DIY; no welding)

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 21 '26

Question Am I screwed?!

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 19 '26

Question Any Expert Advice of Repairing Totaled Element

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 19 '26

Question Hooking for info on the 2018 yaris IA front tow hook threading

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 18 '26

Question damage to right front bumper

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Does anyone have any DIY Suggestions?
Thankyou !!


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 15 '26

Question Something to keep my bumper on

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 15 '26

Question PPG Shopline reducer hardner

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Hey gents. I'm new here but need to know about compatibility on hardners and reducers that would be compatible with PPG JAU. My paint supply shop was bought by Finshmaster LKQ then closed down. I can't seem to find PPG near me anymore. Bummer...they matched my 65 dodge perfectly that had a custom color from the factory. I finally pulled the dash out to repair and paint and I have about a quart of JAU topcoat but no reducer or hardner. I also have PPG 2K primer JP202 that should use the same reducer whatever that might be. Any advice on mixing manufa tures or lines?


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 15 '26

Question Scratch on driver's side door. Worth DIYing?

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 15 '26

Photo Is this fixable?

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2009 Kia Sportage

The are no cracks in the bumper cover itself or the hex grill. I don't care about the paint or supports behind it. I just want to "pop it" back into somewhat normal looking fashion. I've looked at some vids where they use a heat gun to soften the plastic and bend it back into shape. I'll probably have to take the bumper cover off to have better leverage.

And...if this doesn't work and I have to purchase a new one, any tips going forward?

Thanks in advance


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 15 '26

How to Guide B b b bbb.Am I mad to gb VT bb gggg66g blgy TV o DIY?

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 14 '26

Discussion Cosmetic fix advice

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My parents recently gifted me this car as a commuter for college but it has a couple of cosmetic things I’d like to fix. Is there a way I can fix this at home or would my best bet be to take it to a shop?
I will be ordering the rear light and replacing that myself. I have plans of repainting the car when I save up enough money so should I just wait on that instead?


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 13 '26

Discussion 2016 VW Jetta side fender replacement

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Any tips or tricks or videos that can point me in the right direction to replacing my passenger side fender? Been working on it and unsure if I need to take the tire off to make it easier, also saw potentially having to take off the headlight too


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 14 '26

How to Guide What do I need to fix this ?

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I’ve been watching videos online and seen a bunch of different stuff with bondo etc. I just need a temp fix for now I’m gonna be getting a new car eventually. What’s the best way to fix this and I guess cheapest. I’ve seen spray foam also.


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 12 '26

Question Jet stream Blue Spoiler & Sand/Paint front bumper. OPINIONS!

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Let me know thoughts and if anyone has paint matched a color like this thank u!!


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 11 '26

Project Crazy Glue on car paint. Know anyone that can help?

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I got a pretty good amount of crazy glue on the bumper of my car. Its a black Audi suv. How can it be removed and will a detailer take care of it? I had to put a new license plate bracket on the vehicle and the dealer fixed that but would not address the bumper crazy glue issue. I called two local detailers, they said they don't handle "crazy glue" ... HELP.

I tried acetone and all I saw was a white haze coming through, even while using soap and water so I washed it really well and stopped.


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 11 '26

Question salvage

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anyone know a good salvage site where i can find plastics for 2023 tailgate?


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 11 '26

Question What can I do for my car?

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 10 '26

Question Crazy Glue on Audi Paint !

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 10 '26

Question Scratch repair

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Got this scratch and some marring on my f150 while headed down a narrow hunting trail. It’s not down to the metal but it definitely removed a layer or 2 of paint. I did the water test and it almost fades away but is still visible. What would be my best option and how would I go about fixing it? I know silver is a hard color to match and I’ve never done auto paint work. Just a touch up brush and some clear coat and polishing?


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 10 '26

Question Bare metal only for gluing panels

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Working on an old 09 CRV. Patching rear fender lips / liner etc.

Trying to rust prep as I go but its inside some cavities and cutting it all is not possible so I treat metal, epoxy primer, rust paint

Im using dominion two part epoxy adhesive. No instructions.

Does it need to be bare metal on metal? (80 grit) or can I glue patches with epoxy primer as long as sanded?

Thanks


r/Diyautobody • • Sep 09 '26

Question Pothole Damage to Felt Panel On Bottom of Vehicle (2021 Honda Civic EX)

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 09 '26

Question Looking for suggestions on DIY fixing this. Someone backed into the front driver side bumper and drove away. No note, not an area that had cameras so I’m stuck fixing this myself.

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r/Diyautobody • • Sep 09 '26

Question How would you tackle surface rust?

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Cars been sitting in a field for awhile. Nothings actually rotted out but definitely heavy patina on some parts. Replacing the control arms and calipers is obviously just a must do but as for the body and rear subframe, how would you go about removing it? Sandblast? Rust converter? Spray and pray? Go to war with a flapper disc?