!bodykit aftermath
!bodykit aftermath So I finally got around to removing my factory body kit (was faded and in bad shape). Well no one told me there were a billion rivets going directly into the body of the car. So now I'm left with holes everywhere with the ones in the plastic (front/rear bumpers) raised from the drilling out the rivets. If I take it to a body shop will the be able to fix this? I suppose they will have to stand, fill all the holes in then repaint, anyone know what this is going to run me or if they can even do it?
they can do it and it shouldn't cost much unless they are trying to rip you off. nice decision on the !bodykit mod, bodykits look like **** 
IMO. you could probably fill in the holes yourself and just have them repaint it if there is a price difference. i'm sure all they will use is bondo.
IMO. you could probably fill in the holes yourself and just have them repaint it if there is a price difference. i'm sure all they will use is bondo. You are much better off putting them back on. My friend (who is a body guy) removed his and it was a LOT of work.
The holes in the metal have to be welded, you can't just bondo over a hole. Anyways, there is a lot of body work and then painting to do, get ready to spend some money.
The holes in the metal have to be welded, you can't just bondo over a hole. Anyways, there is a lot of body work and then painting to do, get ready to spend some money.
Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
You are much better off putting them back on. My friend (who is a body guy) removed his and it was a LOT of work.
The holes in the metal have to be welded, you can't just bondo over a hole. Anyways, there is a lot of body work and then painting to do, get ready to spend some money.
The holes in the metal have to be welded, you can't just bondo over a hole. Anyways, there is a lot of body work and then painting to do, get ready to spend some money.
Originally Posted by dmart
Not what I wanted to hear 
but I really like the it alot better without the bodykit. Can't believe removing something is going to cause me so much trouble. 
but I really like the it alot better without the bodykit. Can't believe removing something is going to cause me so much trouble. Trending Topics
Originally Posted by 99camarosupersport
just resell it to some 16 yr old kit with a v6
, and you like the colts Dmart seems to me like you shouldnt take advice from someone who rags on 16 yr olds with V6 camaros. At least the 16 yr olds with V6 F-bodies didnt spend their money on japanese POS.
Dude you car is gonna look good with or without the body kit.....it's a Camaro, not a mustang.
99camarosupersport im just messing with you...
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From: The Houndstooth
You should put them back on., its going to cost you alot to have all those holes welded up and it might take a complete paint job to blend it in correctly.... to me all camaros look alot better with ground effects... unless its one of the really weird kits, it looks good.
Do you have access to a welder? You can just back the metal holes with a peice of copper and then spot weld and grind them. And you should beable to get away with using epoxy on the bumpers and fenders. They will charge you up the *** to respray, there is really no good place to cut paint lines so they will have to blend everything.
I have the same issue, although I do kind of like the way my 'appearance package' looks and how it kind of sets me off from other camaros running around I kind of don't want it anymore. I'll wait until I get a paint job until I remove them.
Originally Posted by zo6vette037
^^^^ why listen to this young kid. 99camarosupersport weren't you born in like 86 , and you like the colts
99camarosupersport im just messing with you...
, and you like the colts 99camarosupersport im just messing with you...
ps. i bet my local NFL team can beat your local NFL team. hahaha. Well considering the bodykit itself is pretty messed up (previous owner absolutely smoked a curb) and they are fading faster than the car . Along with some other scratches and cracks, I don't really have a choice. Plus I like my car much more without it.
. Along with some other scratches and cracks, I don't really have a choice. Plus I like my car much more without it. 
Well, you are going to pay out the but. You honestly might as well consider spending the extra money and repainting the car. Now is a good time for a color change...
Here's the reason for my above comments; the metal part has to be repainted and that means the door jams have to be repainted (all one piece). That is something a lot of body shops charge a lot of money for.
Can't you just stick some other ground effects on there? I would say that or living with the holes is your only option unless you are cool with tossing a lot of money at it right now.
Here's the reason for my above comments; the metal part has to be repainted and that means the door jams have to be repainted (all one piece). That is something a lot of body shops charge a lot of money for.
Can't you just stick some other ground effects on there? I would say that or living with the holes is your only option unless you are cool with tossing a lot of money at it right now.
Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
Well, you are going to pay out the but. You honestly might as well consider spending the extra money and repainting the car. Now is a good time for a color change...
Here's the reason for my above comments; the metal part has to be repainted and that means the door jams have to be repainted (all one piece). That is something a lot of body shops charge a lot of money for.
Can't you just stick some other ground effects on there? I would say that or living with the holes is your only option unless you are cool with tossing a lot of money at it right now.
Here's the reason for my above comments; the metal part has to be repainted and that means the door jams have to be repainted (all one piece). That is something a lot of body shops charge a lot of money for.
Can't you just stick some other ground effects on there? I would say that or living with the holes is your only option unless you are cool with tossing a lot of money at it right now.
Originally Posted by dmart
So your saying it would cost so much that I may as well paint my entire car?! Isn't a good paint job $3500+? Because I'm still in college I just don't have that kind of money.
Front Bumper
Both Fenders
Both Door Jams/Rocker panels
POSSIBLY back quarter panel (not sure if the groundeffect connets to it)
Back Bumper
What's left? The hood, roof, hatch and doors.
You have have to have the doors painted for blending anyways (actually that probably goes for the hood as well).
Now of course, this is the professional way of doing it. You might get by fixing some places, leaving others, but if you are trying to get it to look like a factory Camaro then you are painting 60-75% of your car to do so.
Sorry
Why don't you buy factory replacements for the rear and sides then look at some of the other companies body kits like RK Sport etc. You would only need to buy the front lip if you did that.
Otherwise you could just trade in your current car for a used Z28. The trade-in value with the cost of welding the holes and a new paint job probably wouldn't be that much of a difference......... jj
Otherwise you could just trade in your current car for a used Z28. The trade-in value with the cost of welding the holes and a new paint job probably wouldn't be that much of a difference......... jj