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stlrammer · 02-17-2013, 06:34 PM

Fender. You could ask the paintless dent folks as I've seen some amazing repairs from them but deep creases make them unlikely to fix to your satisfaction.

metthem · 02-17-2013, 06:37 PM

No way can a paintless repair guy fix that. The metal is too stretched. Needs a new fender

rontammy0 · 02-17-2013, 08:23 PM

you can remove and replace the fender yourself if you are willing to try..its strictly bolt on...there is no welding if you remove it yourself go to the dealer and see if you can buy a oem fender...these are made at the factory and are shipped to dealers as service parts for this type of repair...im not sure they will sell you one but see what they say..then have it painted at a body shop and reinstall it yourself....if you have some trouble with the gaps ..a body shop could work it out for you at a decent price...fenders from the body shop may not be original gm parts

NASCR3 · 02-17-2013, 08:49 PM

If you are an experienced body man then OK fix it yourself. One of the many issues these days is the DIY'er thinking it's an easy fix. We had a body man who worked for my Dad about 20 years and he had one of the best sayings I'll never forget, "to each man his trade." That is to say if you're a banker don't try to be a plumber, electrician, or in his particular case a body man. You can do as much damage or more not being qualified person to do so. Take it to a professional, they'll be able to blend the paint and get the panel fit correct the first time.

Thrillz · 02-17-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NASCR3

Take it to a professional, they'll be able to blend the paint and get the panel fit correct the first time.

This

Sir Nuke · 02-18-2013, 07:05 AM

You better buy a new fender.....without a doubt.

LStick · 02-18-2013, 09:19 AM

For this car, replace fender, and probably refinish front bumper cover. The cover is being stretched from the inner lip/brace of the fender, and hopefully will go back into place.

Paintless dent repair ain't gonna happen here.

vroomapunk · 02-18-2013, 09:52 AM

No welding, it just bolts on. It probably doesnt need a bracket riveted on, but my old 4th gen (with plastic fenders) did. All you do in that case is drill through the rivets on the old fender, re-use the brackets and use pop rivets and a cheap gun from autozone.

TooCool5 · 02-18-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NASCR3

If you are an experienced body man then OK fix it yourself. One of the many issues these days is the DIY'er thinking it's an easy fix. We had a body man who worked for my Dad about 20 years and he had one of the best sayings I'll never forget, "to each man his trade." That is to say if you're a banker don't try to be a plumber, electrician, or in his particular case a body man. You can do as much damage or more not being qualified person to do so. Take it to a professional, they'll be able to blend the paint and get the panel fit correct the first time.

Old school NON SENSE! I'm a "Jack of All Trades" and proud of it!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 02-18-2013, 01:23 PM

To bad, but it happens, get a new fender, there are 3 bolts on top and 3 on the bottom and 1 when you open the door in the top of the door jam, the last one is the hardest to remove, its from the wheel well there is a star retainer that holds the insulation on, then you need a 10 mm deep socket to loosen the bolt, from there it comes off and all you need to do is pull off 2 push in nut to reuse in the new fender.

PS there is removing the bumper and the wheel well, and last the side rocker to get to the lower bolts.

intensifi · 02-18-2013, 05:08 PM

A body shop wants me to paint the door and part of the hood to "color match" a new fender. Since the car is so new, is that even necessary? It's not like the black had a chance to fade...

A dealer will sell me the GM fender painted and ready to go (including replacement CAMARO letters installed) for a pretty good price. It sounds like the install will take some time, but not be all that complicated.

GB EB · 02-18-2013, 05:13 PM

find someone that has recently purchased garyscustomz vented fenders... they've probably got a spare one....

I do but it's in Florida and orange so that doesn't do you much good.

NASCR3 · 02-19-2013, 01:16 PM

The issue with just doing a panel swap and not blending into the door and even the hood is that you can in many cases tell that it has been damaged, replaced or re-painted due to variances in either the color, and yes I know your car is black, but also the texture of the paint can be different. Blending will actually hide that 99% of the time. Just make sure they mask the door & hood jams really well to keep any over spray from settling in those areas.

intensifi · 02-19-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GB EB

find someone that has recently purchased garyscustomz vented fenders... they've probably got a spare one....

I do but it's in Florida and orange so that doesn't do you much good.

Great idea. Gary didn't have any. He suggested I post in the parts wanted section. I'll go do that now.

02-17-2013, 06:37 PM	#16
metthem Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 943	No way can a paintless repair guy fix that. The metal is too stretched. Needs a new fender __________________ Trifecta tune, CAI intake, ADM Race Scoop, Doug Thorley Shorties, Solo High Flow Cats, Magnaflow resonated X-pipe, Flowmaster AMT axle back, Gary's custom front bowtie, rear bowtie delete, tinted windows, headlights, and taillights, debadged fenders, gunmetal gills, gunmetal tailgate (CAMARO)

02-17-2013, 08:49 PM	#18
NASCR3 Drives: Synergy Green 2SS/RS/HURST Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 442 View My Garage	If you are an experienced body man then OK fix it yourself. One of the many issues these days is the DIY'er thinking it's an easy fix. We had a body man who worked for my Dad about 20 years and he had one of the best sayings I'll never forget, *"to each man his trade."* That is to say if you're a banker don't try to be a plumber, electrician, or in his particular case a body man. You can do as much damage or more not being qualified person to do so. Take it to a professional, they'll be able to blend the paint and get the panel fit correct the first time. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS - Factory Hurst - Synergy Green - Cyber Gray Rally Stripes - Jet Black Interior - Born on 10/4/2010 2G1FT1EW7B9128807 Ordered: 8/6/2010 1100: 8/6/2010 2000: 8/23/2010 2051: 8/10/2010 2500: 8/24/2010 3000: 8/25/2010 3100: 9/8/2010 3300: 9/8/2010 3400: 9/11/2010 3800: 10/4/2010 4000: 10/4/2010 4200: 10/4/2010 5000: 10/13/2010 6000: 10/14/2010

02-18-2013, 07:05 AM	#20
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,706 View My Garage	You better buy a new fender.....without a doubt. __________________

02-18-2013, 09:52 AM	#22
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	No welding, it just bolts on. It probably doesnt need a bracket riveted on, but my old 4th gen (with plastic fenders) did. All you do in that case is drill through the rivets on the old fender, re-use the brackets and use pop rivets and a cheap gun from autozone. __________________

02-18-2013, 05:08 PM	#25
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	A body shop wants me to paint the door and part of the hood to "color match" a new fender. Since the car is so new, is that even necessary? It's not like the black had a chance to fade... A dealer will sell me the GM fender painted and ready to go (including replacement CAMARO letters installed) for a pretty good price. It sounds like the install will take some time, but not be all that complicated. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

02-17-2013, 06:34 PM	#15
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,064 View My Garage	Fender. You could ask the paintless dent folks as I've seen some amazing repairs from them but deep creases make them unlikely to fix to your satisfaction.

02-17-2013, 08:23 PM	#17
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	you can remove and replace the fender yourself if you are willing to try..its strictly bolt on...there is no welding if you remove it yourself go to the dealer and see if you can buy a oem fender...these are made at the factory and are shipped to dealers as service parts for this type of repair...im not sure they will sell you one but see what they say..then have it painted at a body shop and reinstall it yourself....if you have some trouble with the gaps ..a body shop could work it out for you at a decent price...fenders from the body shop may not be original gm parts

02-18-2013, 09:19 AM	#21
LStick Drives: 2021 Shadow Gray 1LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Streetsboro Ohio Posts: 1,370	For this car, replace fender, and probably refinish front bumper cover. The cover is being stretched from the inner lip/brace of the fender, and hopefully will go back into place. Paintless dent repair ain't gonna happen here.

02-18-2013, 01:23 PM	#24
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	To bad, but it happens, get a new fender, there are 3 bolts on top and 3 on the bottom and 1 when you open the door in the top of the door jam, the last one is the hardest to remove, its from the wheel well there is a star retainer that holds the insulation on, then you need a 10 mm deep socket to loosen the bolt, from there it comes off and all you need to do is pull off 2 push in nut to reuse in the new fender. PS there is removing the bumper and the wheel well, and last the side rocker to get to the lower bolts.

02-18-2013, 05:13 PM	#26
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,374 View My Garage	find someone that has recently purchased garyscustomz vented fenders... they've probably got a spare one.... I do but it's in Florida and orange so that doesn't do you much good. __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

02-19-2013, 01:16 PM	#27
NASCR3 Drives: Synergy Green 2SS/RS/HURST Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 442 View My Garage	The issue with just doing a panel swap and not blending into the door and even the hood is that you can in many cases tell that it has been damaged, replaced or re-painted due to variances in either the color, and yes I know your car is black, but also the texture of the paint can be different. Blending will actually hide that 99% of the time. Just make sure they mask the door & hood jams really well to keep any over spray from settling in those areas. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS - Factory Hurst - Synergy Green - Cyber Gray Rally Stripes - Jet Black Interior - Born on 10/4/2010 2G1FT1EW7B9128807 Ordered: 8/6/2010 1100: 8/6/2010 2000: 8/23/2010 2051: 8/10/2010 2500: 8/24/2010 3000: 8/25/2010 3100: 9/8/2010 3300: 9/8/2010 3400: 9/11/2010 3800: 10/4/2010 4000: 10/4/2010 4200: 10/4/2010 5000: 10/13/2010 6000: 10/14/2010