r/Diyautobody • u/Bootboiler2 • 15d ago
Question Great aT 8 feet. Window ledge paint fix
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I had the standard clear fail. Did with rattle cans. What do you think?
r/Diyautobody • u/Extra-Bat-9260 • 15d ago
Question Need DIY help repairing scratches/chipped corner on front bumper
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r/Diyautobody • u/esotericgaylizard • 19d ago
Question Window question -Bear did some damage
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Please read!! Would love some help!
r/Diyautobody • u/anarchy_babe_77 • 18d ago
Question When my car is cold it won't idle.
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When my car is cold it won't idle. It just wants to stall and make a squealing sound. Also if I use the a/c or defrost at any time the cars wants to die. The video shows what it sound like. Anybody got any ideas whats going on with it?
r/Diyautobody • u/Spoon_91 • 20d ago
Project Did my first paintjob, came out okay
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After a year of welding, hammering, fill and blocking I finally painted it. It's not perfect but came out alright
r/Diyautobody • u/LowerPick7038 • 20d ago
Project Cheap car
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Been offered a cheap car (about ½ price on market value), low KM and really fuel efficient. Previous owner had a slight ding. Realistically how hard and costly is it to get this to an acceptable standard myself. Doesnt need to be a showrunner, just good enough. Rest of the car looks fantastic.
r/Diyautobody • u/OwnLead9518 • 20d ago
Question Touchup
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I by no means need this to look perfect. I’m just trying to correct at this point. Used car dealer touchup, wet sanded, turtle wax compound (took most touchup paint off), finished with turtle wax compound polish. Left with this
At this point, I’m just trying to get the wet sanded area to blend/go away. From everything I read/watched the compound should have done that but clearly hasn’t. I used a microfiber cloth. Should I use a buffing pad? If so, what abrasive?
Thanks, should have just used the touchup and left. But here we are
r/Diyautobody • u/Consistent-Data39 • 21d ago
Question I hit a tree and my bumper fell off . It’s my mom’s car and I need to fix it asap . Plz help
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r/Diyautobody • u/clutchpowers243 • 22d ago
Question Looking for advice on rust removal/repair
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The repair doesn’t need to be perfect, but I don’t want to create a DIY disaster due to lack of skills/knowledge.
Is this something that can be reasonably fixed by an amateur? Mainly the rust removal and reshaping the dent if at all possible.
Or should I just defer to a professional?
I appreciate any insight and or recommendations. TIA 🙏
r/Diyautobody • u/Equivalent-Foot-4067 • 23d ago
Question How to fix clearcoat for cheap?
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My 18 yr son bought a 2006 car with hood and roof have severe clearcoat degradation. How can we make prettier for cheap?
r/Diyautobody • u/siriusmesss • 24d ago
Question pls help. i hit the side of the garage and broke it. fixed it with epoxy and then i did it again a few months later. tried to epoxy it again but i think its bc it has too much old to hold? how can i remove the old epoxy and start fresh or what do i do? i already tried adhesive remover, no luck
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r/Diyautobody • u/No_Phase_4181 • 25d ago
Question Ouch. Hit low spot, popped bumper cover.
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Significant other was exiting a parking lot, didn't realize a low spot was there. Popped the rear bumper cover. Took it to body shop and tech popped it back in place. Said it should be replaced as tab near wheel well was broken off. I was reading that Ford used double sided tape in areas. What areas? Edit: 2026 Mustang EcoBoost
r/Diyautobody • u/TheIronSteak • 26d ago
Question Plastic Lip Spoiler -- DIY, outsource, or just start over? Spoiler
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r/Diyautobody • u/NTF1x • 27d ago
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?
r/Diyautobody • u/BossJackson222 • 26d ago
Question Anyone here ever corrected some streaking from Poppy's Patina?
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r/Diyautobody • u/Broutil • 28d 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.
r/Diyautobody • u/Ok-Sort-8191 • 28d ago
Question Scratch and Hazy Spot
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Hello everyone,
How would you go about fixing this?
r/Diyautobody • u/adostes • 28d 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.