smashed for waiting at a red robot

[moranor@axis]

this is my attempt at panel beating this is in no way a how to guide and I take no responsibility for and damage that my occur as a result of this thread

1st the damage...
I was waiting at the robot when suddenly I felt what could be described as smack in the back of the head... I soon realized what happened and was very angry... It takes alot for me to loose it but the sight of tatty mahindra farm bukkie in the back of my e46 set me off quite badly...

thinking about it afterwards the driver a young guy who just got his licence was shaking quite badly... not really proud of what happened just setting the picture... hopefully he learnt a lesson and will be more careful in future

 

[Ralf*]

OH NO !!

 

[DieselFan]

Shit sorry sean! That really does suck!

 

[adamr]

Noooooo

 

[moranor@axis]

not to worry I have hacksaw :rollsmile:

 

[Zound]

Sorry to hear that, Sean!

 

[freerider]

Ouch

 

[Johnny8Bit]

Sux.

not to worry I have hacksaw :rollsmile:

To use on the pimply faced youth??

 

[ChefDJ]

not to worry I have hacksaw :rollsmile:

You sound much like Jeremy Clarkson who just found a hammer...

Glad it didn't cause you harm.

 

[Dewald Basson]

Sorry bro. I know the feeling it sucks big time.

 

[Gizmo]

Eish! Thats a nasty place to repair, good luck.

 

[zaleonardz]

Shit bud

This one sucks quite badly.

You wont be able to do a self repair on that rear valance/facia panel, it is too hard and double panel, meaning you cannot beat it from the other side

The only way to repair that is with a korrek or a proper chassis/pulling machine.

You would grind the paint off, wel a chain onto it.

Anchor the car, and then pull in the opposite direction.

You would get it 80% back into shape, and then use filler to do the rest, but you aint gonna fix that with a hammer, unless your going to be beating it 20% and use 80% filler to correct the car.

Bumper can be fixed

Tailgate is toast, as is possibly the rear valance, and perhaps even the boot floor

If your going to do anything, go price a powerjack from Adendorff.

 

[KPM3_30]

This looks so familiar it is insane... I know exactly how you feel bud.. :sorry: This happened to me 2 months ago and because of the damage I opted to have it professionally repaired at an approved panel beater with only OEM parts, costs a pretty penny :blueCry:.. My car is still at the panel shop, hopefully I get it back next week :hammerhead:

 

[sash]

sorry to hear Sean.

 

[Prev]

Sorry Sean. Hope you get it sorted soon


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[Peejay]

:sorry:

 

[MikeR]

:thumbdo: sorry mate

 

[moranor@axis]

next step start stripping to see what Im dealing with

If it ended up at a panel shop this also gives them less things to break or lose when they work

Bumper damage... please excuse the dirt cant wash the car because the boot does not seal currently and I did not bother cleaning the bumper at this stage... will be cleaned after sanding

I had some panel beating tools I last used for my Jewellery design thesis can never have enough tools
also had a heat gun dont remember why I got it :s

unfortunately I got a bit happy with the heat... being the 1st time I have dont this I did not expect it to be perfect some filler will make it perfect I did get the shape almost perfect to minimize the use of filler

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

ouch, sorry to see man

 

[Divio]

That Blows, :-(

Hope she's back to normal soon