Fender Bender.. Looking for opinions

I agree with the consensus here. Seems reasonable. They may do it for less if you offer cash. Mostly just wanted to say your truck looks amazing !

 

That estimate is actually on the low side, though everything listed is 100% accurante and necessary. PDR not an option due to cracked paint. Any competent painter will blend within the bedside and clear coat the entire thing, and you'll never be able to tell. That's reflected on the estimate OP provided. Spraying color on the entire bedside will require blending the cab corner and door. No reason at all to make this repair more invasive than necessary. No reason to replace the bedside. White is a pain in the ass to paint. Metallic vs. non-metallic is not really relevant to repair costs.

I think I covered everything.

 

@Salmonloaf

In this case I wouldn't worry myself about randoms on the internet opinions. Since it holds sentimental value to you ask yourself one question. What would my dad do?

 

I would just get it done. If you don’t, every time you walk up to it you’ll see that dent and wish you did. Usually prices go up not down.
Edit: Hopefully they get that TRD decal lined up correctly also.

 

I thought the quote was gonna be WAY worse based on your post. I'd think that is 100% reasonable these days.

 

I agree with this sentiment the most @Salmonloaf. Doesn't really matter what we think when sentimentality is involved. FWIW, like others said that's a good quote for the work and blended spray though. Also nice clean rig, keep it clean!

If it were my non-sentimental rig, I'd pull the dent, sand-down the crack area, and rattle can blend with 2K after. Then do some paint correction. I've done it on my paint matched bumper. Is it 100%? Hell no. But it works and was the price of my time and custom mixed rattle can and 2K.

 

incredible advise

 

You guys are phenomenal, it’s getting fixed and i’ll post the update!

 

Like said it’s your truck.
Looks super clean and it’ll be easier on you and the wife!
Very nice rig bud.
How many miles?

What’s her car look like?

 

it’s right at 189k, still spinning like a top
her 4 runner literally did all that damage to the truck and only broke her tail light LOL smh..
$352 from toyota and 10 minutes later it was fixed lol

 

Damm your dad did an amazing job he was proud of it!
189 k 2006 and she still turns heads
I’d definitely have it fixed also.
Nice runner also!
Bet your dad is proud that you like his truck and is grinning.
Lost my dad in 2018 I miss him so much!
He was a ford man but I know secretly he was jealous of my Tacomas!

 

I’m sorry to hear that, man.. i can guarantee he was slightly jealous of the tacoma! it’s gorgeous!

 

Thanks same to you!
Also thank you for your service

 

My wife’s looks almost identical except it has agp wheels and wildpeaks. Same color too.

 

PDR

 

Read post 22, then 28.

 

you and i are on some weird multi verse synonym of a life or we just have outstanding taste Lol

 

Nice ride... for sure get it fixed! Was checking out you light bar up front. Any chance you could share a few more pictures?

 

Thanks man!
it’s an NFAB light bar. mount right to the frame through the lower grill.


https://mammothracing.com/products/...MIpoqgh8rRhAMVoNDCBB0PLQHOEAQYASABEgIDvPD_BwE
i didn’t buy it from them, but that’s it with the part number. Hope this helps

 

Went thru that myself, Wifes truck got hit. Sourcing the body panel was a royal PITA. Finally got it to the shop and repaired.