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ir0nman11 · 01-21-2017, 05:14 PM

As the title says: fiberglass, steel, or some other metal?

BurnedRubber · 01-21-2017, 05:30 PM

Steel i believe, Definitely not fiberglass or any other composite. Why do you ask?

SS PANTHER · 01-21-2017, 05:31 PM

Steel. Hood is aluminum.

Cyber10 · 01-21-2017, 05:32 PM

GM1240365 shows them as being made of steel. Been awhile since I've gone knocking around my body panels but I'm 99% sure they are some sort of metal, wouldn't think they're aluminum though so I'd say some variation of steel is correct.

ir0nman11 · 01-21-2017, 05:53 PM

Thank you all.

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Originally Posted by BurnedRubber

Steel i believe, Definitely not fiberglass or any other composite. Why do you ask?

I got a dent on my fender while I was exiting a tight spot, body shops recommended a complete replacement but as usual prices are outrageous. I found some OEM capa certified steel fenders brand new online for around $100, but for some reason it was stuck in my head that body parts were usually made of fiberglass. Oh well.. the more you know

91Zman · 01-21-2017, 06:11 PM

some sort of steel that doesn't rust...lol been having a ding w/scratch(down to the metal) for a year and hasn't rusted yet.

CamaroFred · 01-21-2017, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ir0nman11

Thank you all.

I got a dent on my fender while I was exiting a tight spot, body shops recommended a complete replacement but as usual prices are outrageous. I found some OEM capa certified steel fenders brand new online for around $100, but for some reason it was stuck in my head that body parts were usually made of fiberglass. Oh well.. the more you know

Go to Wal-Mart. They can dent your other fender so they match.

BurnedRubber · 01-21-2017, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ir0nman11

Thank you all.

I got a dent on my fender while I was exiting a tight spot, body shops recommended a complete replacement but as usual prices are outrageous. I found some OEM capa certified steel fenders brand new online for around $100, but for some reason it was stuck in my head that body parts were usually made of fiberglass. Oh well.. the more you know

Try a paint less dent removal place if the paint wasn't removed. The body shop wants to make money on replacing a fender. And id get a second opinion. Maybe a more skilled body man can repair the existing one.

ir0nman11 · 01-21-2017, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnedRubber

Try a paint less dent removal place if the paint wasn't removed. The body shop wants to make money on replacing a fender. And id get a second opinion. Maybe a more skilled body man can repair the existing one.

Thanks for the suggestion. I did take the car to two different PDR shops, but both of their experts got to the same conclusion that a replacement with a paintjob would probably be cheaper, and results with PDR would not be that good at the end due to the area of the dent. Paint got messed up too. A collision shop offered an option with bondo, but I find that kind of tacky, and due to the area the damage happened i don't think it would be a good idea.

2013 Orange SS · 01-21-2017, 08:30 PM

Defiantly fender replace.

BurnedRubber · 01-21-2017, 10:46 PM

Now seeing the pictures I would agree with a fender replacement. I would suggest don't cheap out and buy a poorly made replacement. Spend the extra money if you can to have it done right. Sorry to see this happened to you, best of luck with the repair! Only other thing i would suggest is see if you can find a car that had a rear collision and has a good front fender you could swap out yourself.

CreeperRS · 01-21-2017, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

Go to Wal-Mart. They can dent your other fender so they match.

That's so true!

69 SS 350 5 Speed · 01-22-2017, 08:13 AM

Please go with a GM replacement fender. The aftermarket reproduction pieces are not the same fit and finish. Most of them are stamped in China. The extra money you spend on it now will save you in the long run.

christianchevell · 01-22-2017, 09:04 AM

Taking the fender off and banging out the dent with good auto body tools is what a good shop does and Bondo and fillers have always been on cars no matter what since their invention They could fix that fender with minimal bondo its not like its going to be a inch thick more like a 32nd if the use the body tools right it may be not even necessary with being able to sand out the primer.....

Old motor head here done lots of body work.... No big deal or buy a new fender.... your hit on a crease is the most disturbing parts but I think its a mild line enough to work out damn near perfect with just a hammer and dolly its steel.......

01-21-2017, 05:14 PM	#1
ir0nman11 Drives: Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 43 View My Garage	What material are OEM front fenders made of? As the title says: fiberglass, steel, or some other metal?

01-21-2017, 05:30 PM	#2
BurnedRubber Ben Rakers Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 405 View My Garage	Steel i believe, Definitely not fiberglass or any other composite. Why do you ask? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS K&N Blackhawk Cold air intake, Hawk Performance Ceramic pads, BAER drilled and slotted rotors, Side louver black faded inserts, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MSD Spark Plug Wires, Texas Speed 1 7/8in Headers and cat back, High Flow Cats, 3 inch X-Pipe, Speed Dawg shift knob, Tuned by Nickey. And oh, its My first car. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L...5jF6EQEoKDNQ2g

01-21-2017, 05:32 PM	#4
Cyber10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 288	GM1240365 shows them as being made of steel. Been awhile since I've gone knocking around my body panels but I'm 99% sure they are some sort of metal, wouldn't think they're aluminum though so I'd say some variation of steel is correct. __________________ 491 hp/438 tq LS3 Conversion \| Comp Cam Custom Grind \| Mast Heads \| Comp Cam Push Rods \| LS7 Timing Chain \| 180 Thermostat \| Ported Intake \| Ported TB \| SLP UDP \| K & N CAI \| Custom 3800 Stall Converter \| Aluminum 1 Piece Driveshaft \| Kooks 1 7/8" LTH \| High Flow Cats \| ARH 3" Exhaust \| ARH Mufflers \| Eibach Lowering Springs \| BMR Floor Brace Subframe Connectors with Tunnel Brace \| BMR Moly Lower Rear Control Arms \| Oracle LED Halo Kit

01-21-2017, 08:30 PM	#10
2013 Orange SS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Merritt, Mi & Naples, Fl Posts: 216 View My Garage	Defiantly fender replace. __________________ 2013 Camaro RS/SS, L99, Vmax PTB, Z-28 CAI 1966 Chevelle Malibu, 355, 4-Speed

01-21-2017, 10:46 PM	#11
BurnedRubber Ben Rakers Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 405 View My Garage	Now seeing the pictures I would agree with a fender replacement. I would suggest don't cheap out and buy a poorly made replacement. Spend the extra money if you can to have it done right. Sorry to see this happened to you, best of luck with the repair! Only other thing i would suggest is see if you can find a car that had a rear collision and has a good front fender you could swap out yourself. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS K&N Blackhawk Cold air intake, Hawk Performance Ceramic pads, BAER drilled and slotted rotors, Side louver black faded inserts, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MSD Spark Plug Wires, Texas Speed 1 7/8in Headers and cat back, High Flow Cats, 3 inch X-Pipe, Speed Dawg shift knob, Tuned by Nickey. And oh, its My first car. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L...5jF6EQEoKDNQ2g

01-21-2017, 05:31 PM	#3
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Steel. Hood is aluminum.

01-21-2017, 06:11 PM	#6
91Zman Drives: '13 1SS/RS IOM white stripes Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Covington,La Posts: 379 View My Garage	some sort of steel that doesn't rust...lol been having a ding w/scratch(down to the metal) for a year and hasn't rusted yet.

01-22-2017, 08:13 AM	#13
69 SS 350 5 Speed Drives: 69 SS Camaro 2019 Corvette GS Vert. Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 172	Please go with a GM replacement fender. The aftermarket reproduction pieces are not the same fit and finish. Most of them are stamped in China. The extra money you spend on it now will save you in the long run. __________________ There is a fine line between hobby and obsession and I think I crossed it!!

01-22-2017, 09:04 AM	#14
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Taking the fender off and banging out the dent with good auto body tools is what a good shop does and Bondo and fillers have always been on cars no matter what since their invention They could fix that fender with minimal bondo its not like its going to be a inch thick more like a 32nd if the use the body tools right it may be not even necessary with being able to sand out the primer..... Old motor head here done lots of body work.... No big deal or buy a new fender.... your hit on a crease is the most disturbing parts but I think its a mild line enough to work out damn near perfect with just a hammer and dolly its steel....... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop