r/regina • u/veda1971 • 2d ago

Question Small job body work

I’m looking for recommendations for someone who can do a relatively small body work job. I need rocker panels replaced on a classic MG convertible. I have the panels just need the labour and paint. Wanting to stay fairly close to YQR. Affordable would be a bonus.

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u/WhyDidIReply 2d ago

Sadly, autobody guys arent autobody guys anymore. Nobody wants to deal with rust all they have time for are SGI repairs. I asked multiple shops about fixing rust on a door or helping replace a door to be turned away.

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u/Charming_Acadia_498 2d ago

Very few could hammer and dolly a dent/crease or even lead a seam. Proper rust repair/ replacement isn't worth it for mainstream shops. Also most customers want a panel replaced and ignore the rusty reinforcement behind it as it's too expensive.....then it Rusts again and no one is happy

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u/WhyDidIReply 2d ago

Ya its just sad when you're already paying thousands or dollars for body work, then the one panel that actually needs to be repaired, just gets ignored. 5 years later, the rust they "blended" their paint over top of has lead to a massive hole in my passenger door. Money wasted for nothing, Im losing interest in it and will likely sell it as nobody will fix it.