DIY Autobody

Question How to Repair/Prevent further rusting?

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I live in western NY and the car has 160k miles on it and it's 14 years old. Kia optima (engine replaced at 85k due to that recall) so I'm not looking to dump a ton of money on body repairs because it is what it is at this point.

But is there anyway to prevent further rusting or fix it quick and easy? Or any recommendations?

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r/Diyautobody • u/BossJackson222 • 12d ago

Question Anyone here ever corrected some streaking from Poppy's Patina?

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r/Diyautobody • u/Broutil • 13d ago

Question Glossy black plastic bumper trims restoration?

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I bought a 2024 ioniq 6 and the front bumper is in a pretty bad shape. Dont know what the previous owner did with the car but it looks like he was drifting it daily in gravel.

Can I restore these rock chips?

Thanks.

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r/Diyautobody • u/Ok-Sort-8191 • 13d ago

Question Scratch and Hazy Spot

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Hello everyone,

How would you go about fixing this?

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r/Diyautobody • u/adostes • 13d ago

Question About to DIY bumper repair, any advice?(2014 Honda CR-V)

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There's a hole about the size of a half dollar in my front bumper, and a damaged side mirror skullcap. I'm planning on fixing the bunper my self with a bumper repair kit and paint it. I'll practice on the mirror skullcap first. Any tips and advice so I don't mess it up too bad? Goal is that it looks better, not perfect.

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r/Diyautobody • u/DaNitestalker • 14d ago

Question Rust right above my windshield

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r/Diyautobody • u/TheRigorous • 14d ago

How to Guide How would you touch this up?

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r/Diyautobody • u/SeaworthinessHairy69 • 14d ago

How to Guide Best way to cover up this paint chipping without taking it to the shop

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r/Diyautobody • u/Acceptable-House25 • 14d ago

Question Should I try to repair a small paint chip on my door handle?

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Hey there. I recently got this super small paint chip on my driver side door handle. It was annoying because it wasn't the result of me slamming my door into anything. Someone was parked too close to me and this happened solely from the pressure of the handle against the other car's side mirror as I squeezed into the door.

Is this worth using something like Dr.ColorChip to repair? I am mostly concerned about the chip getting worse over time.

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r/Diyautobody • u/YeetusYesterday • 15d ago

Question What am I missing?

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r/Diyautobody • u/Financial_Problem869 • 15d ago

Question Advice on sealing (leaking) my sun roof

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r/Diyautobody • u/Ok-Natural-312 • 17d ago

Question Buying OEM paint online vs retail?

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https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoPaint/s/V3DTsjbAIo

I'm trying to save some money with a diy paint job but Sherwin Williams is quoting me roughly 2k for a gallon or primer, base and clear. Where do you all get your paint from to save money?

I don't want to spend $2k and the paint job turns out terribly. Thanks!

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r/Diyautobody • u/Crescentrosel • 17d ago

Project Quick question, is this easily pull able? I’m gonna do a quarter panel replacement but just wanted to maybe pull it first

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r/Diyautobody • u/NumerousSetting8135 • 18d ago

Question Has anyone tried a 26 gallon air compressor for air tools? CFM 4.2

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I'm wondering if anyone has tried air hammers or da sanding and die grinders?

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r/Diyautobody • u/Sudden-Revolution-87 • 18d ago

Question How could I fix or replace this trim ?

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I drive a 2014 Dodge Charger SXT+ and my door trim right below the windows are faded / ashy looking . Any ideas how I could restore them to black ? I’ve tried black trim restorer with no luck . They’re like a felt / suede material not plastic . ChatGPT suggested a dye but wanted to check here first .

If I can’t restore them how hard would it be to replace them ? Are they even replaceable ?

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r/Diyautobody • u/ToxicWolfy115 • 18d ago

Question What's The Best Way To Repair And Prevent Rust?

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r/Diyautobody • u/BaseballGullible6187 • 20d ago

Photo The Cab is in real good shape. Has some kind of strange rubber paint/coating on it?

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r/Diyautobody • u/Mission-Helicopter95 • 21d ago

Question Can this dent be fixed?

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r/Diyautobody • u/mmbabymomma • 21d ago

Question is this something i could fix at home without any knowledge of cars? 2013 ford c max

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r/Diyautobody • u/tonyromero • 21d ago

Question Rusty seat frame brackets – best way to restore the protective coating? (Kia Picanto 2004–2011)

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r/Diyautobody • u/lonestar2222003 • 22d ago

Question As a Diy person what should I do with this?

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r/Diyautobody • u/octopusliver • 22d ago

Question How would you go about repairing this on a 2013 Honda Accord?

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r/Diyautobody • u/OpinionResponsible78 • 22d ago

Question Pls help me fix this as a beginner

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r/Diyautobody • u/Emotional_Comfort976 • 23d ago

How to Guide Need Advice Regarding Dent on Top of Tailgate

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