Yeah I'm a manager at a body shop so I know all the ways of the trade. If you have any question ask away.

Yeah the plastic vs metal was something I wasn't thinking about. I've seen metal panels with completely different shades of the same OEM color code, so that's where I was coming from. I guess the main concern should be finding a competent shop. If they are any good, they will have no troubles fixing it up right.

I know what you mean; I see it all the time too. Before you paint (most) shop are supposed to color tint, meaning making sure the color matches before going to the paint booth. But yeah most respectable shop will be able to get it done within two days.

That's not JDM enough.

Thanks all for the support and advice. My estimate is $808.43 :eek:

I did personally speak with the painter and he confirmed what everyone has said. The cover needs to come off so he can get at the back side with some heat. He wasn't concerned with blending the pearl, and with the cover off he can clear the whole thing without having to mask anything.

I don't have a deductible and my Metlife agent said it won't impact my rates since it's a no fault claim, so I'm going to bite the bullet and turn it in.

Or

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