Aftermarket Body Parts
12-28-2003, 10:01 PM
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Aftermarket Body Parts Hi Guy's,
I am rebuilding a salvaged Camaro SS and am
wondering if anybody has any experience with the
aftermarket body panels. Mainly the fenders and
front bumper cover. I would prefer to use OEM parts
but if the aftermarket parts are just as good I could
probably be convinced to use them instead.
I have used aftermarket parts in the past and I was
pretty dissapointed with the fit and finish.
Thanks in advance,
Dave
I am rebuilding a salvaged Camaro SS and am
wondering if anybody has any experience with the
aftermarket body panels. Mainly the fenders and
front bumper cover. I would prefer to use OEM parts
but if the aftermarket parts are just as good I could
probably be convinced to use them instead.
I have used aftermarket parts in the past and I was
pretty dissapointed with the fit and finish.
Thanks in advance,
Dave
12-29-2003, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad35th
In my experience, Aftermarket fenders and hoods are junk.....They do not hold paint as good and like you said fitment sucks....
John
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12-29-2003, 02:10 PM
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I bought an aftermarket fender for my car. It looked good and fit well. I had the entire car re-painted, after it was painted the aftermarket fender showed waves and looked bad compared to the rest of the car. It bothered me enough that I saved up and bought a GM fender to replace it.
I tried to save some money and ended up spending more that if I had done it right the first time.
I tried to save some money and ended up spending more that if I had done it right the first time.
