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Well, bad luck finally hit (pun intended) my 2021 HTC. While parked, someone in a full size pickup backed in to my driver’s door. I’ll include a picture. I don’t know anything about repairing fiberglass, but it seems to me with the tear and several cracks, I need to replace rather than repair. I am taking it to my Rick Hendrick dealership so I expect great advice from them but thought I would also use this forum for info. Has anyone dealt with this?
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Rick, Charlotte, NC
My 1st: 2019 GS, Shadow Grey Metalic, Modified
Current: 2021 Arctic White HTC, Z51, two tone red 3LT, mag ride, front end lift, carbon flash roof and nacelles, 5VM splitter and side skirts painted carbon flash, Vossen HF-3 black wheels.
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There is a repair procedure for SMC damage, and it's possible that will qualify if there is no other damage to the door area and mounting points.
It appears that your car is AW, and if so, you certainly chose the right color for a respray. -
When my car had damage they replaced the door rather then try and repair. I'll see if I can find a picture and add it for you to compare. Its hard to tell in the picture, but mine was closer to the doors edge (by the latch) which might be why they didn't want to repair.Last edited by SubVet; 01-09-2023, 04:09 PM.My Tactics Instructor use to say "it doesn't matter what you carry....but you can never have enough ammo".
Cars: 2020 ELB 3LT Z51 (by far my favorite car that I have owned) 1973 Camaro RS RestoMod (LSX454) if I ever finish, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT (was my Dad's car, lots of sentimental meaning), 2020 BMW X6 (fun SUV).Comment
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Sorry to read and sorry to see that ugly. However, I would not worry at all. Rick Hendrick’s people will fix it like new.Originally posted by RLBZ06 View PostWell, bad luck finally hit (pun intended) my 2021 HTC. While parked, someone in a full size pickup backed in to my driver’s door. I’ll include a picture. I don’t know anything about repairing fiberglass, but it seems to me with the tear and several cracks, I need to replace rather than repair. I am taking it to my Rick Hendrick dealership so I expect great advice from them but thought I would also use this forum for info. Has anyone dealt with this?
2023 Z06: Hypersonic Gray HTC, two tone blue interior, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, and with every visible carbon fiber option order-able including wheels. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 24 year members of National Corvette Museum. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.Comment
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I feel for you...😗
My 2017 SS is over at City now waiting on parts from a December 10th run in....
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Wow sorry but your car will look like new again after the repairs. The body shop will replace the door shell. There could be some damage internally. They will also need to match the paint by blending the left side body panels. Good Luck!Originally posted by RLBZ06 View PostWell, bad luck finally hit (pun intended) my 2021 HTC. While parked, someone in a full size pickup backed in to my driver’s door. I’ll include a picture. I don’t know anything about repairing fiberglass, but it seems to me with the tear and several cracks, I need to replace rather than repair. I am taking it to my Rick Hendrick dealership so I expect great advice from them but thought I would also use this forum for info. Has anyone dealt with this?
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