Re: New vs. straightened out fenders

[CaptWSims@domain.elided]

In a message dated 5/19/99 9:07:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:

<<  have a damaged bumper and fender.  I can have an autobody shop hammer out
 the dents or buy new parts from someone like a Centerline or International
 Auto (or maybe from an Alfa Romeo dealer?).
 
 Question 1:  Assuming the costs are similar between the two options (repair
 or replace), what would you recommend? >>
	
If it were my car I'd go for the new, and make sure that before installation 
it is well coated on the inside with Boeing T-shield or a similar product.  
Beating/straightening a fender does lots of damage to any galvanizing on the 
inside of fenders.  Even ungalvanized fenders seem to rust faster after 
repairs....

										
	Bill Sims

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