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Old 01-30-2017, 10:48 PM #16
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If the insurance company has already cut the check to you then I would not be worried about the insurance company and the shop swapping kickbacks.

They may just want to know what all the insurance company said needed to be replaced so they won't have to do a thorough estimate. They'll just use that instead.

I'd just go to a shop and tell them your paying cash. You can go to a reputable place or a sketch shop. Just know that the quality could vary.
Find a place by referral that you know you can trust.

I work in insurance.
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Solution as body shop but need to do by your self

Paint $11.73
https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-B...UPBTY1614&th=1

Coat $11.49
https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-B...lor+clear+coat

Fender $90.74
Fender For 96-2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited Front Driver Side Primed Steel | eBay




Buy 2 paint cans and 2 coats if not you can just buy one paint and coat

Estimated $114 to $137

Do it by your self if not just leave it like this

or

Take out your fender and use a [B]plastic hammerto hit on the damage spot to puch it back. I gurrantted 90% will be like perfect for $10 only.

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Every shop I have gone to gave me a quote no problem without insurance paperwork. I would then hook them up with my insurance if I was going to use the shop but maybe it is different in AZ.
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I love recommendations from these handymans that think you can do proper bodywork with Duplicolor rattle cans. Best of luck to them when it comes to panel gap adjustments. Must look phenomenal.
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I love recommendations from these handymans that think you can do proper bodywork with Duplicolor rattle cans. Best of luck to them when it comes to panel gap adjustments. Must look phenomenal.
But just for anyone else who stumbles on this thread, You can do a great job with rattle cans and good matched paint. PREP WORK IS KEY! The better job you do prepping the better the job is going to come out. I bought a 2000 limited that was in need of two new front fenders. I bought the fenders of eBay just in black primer, sanded them thoroughly, laid a few good coats of color with duplicolor color matched paint, wet sanded between each coat, finished with a cut buff and polish. The results speak for themselves. I did this in my garage, I'm no bodywork man or painter. I'm just handy and don't like paying someone to do something I can do for cheaper. Be confident in yourself and take your time!

Here are the pictures of the completed fenders, You can see my panel gaps are as close to factory as can be. My 1997 is next to it for comparison.

2000 white 4Runner Limited by austin jenkins, on Flickr

2000 white 4Runner Limited by austin jenkins, on Flickr

2000 white 4Runner Limited by austin jenkins, on Flickr

2000 white 4Runner Limited by austin jenkins, on Flickr

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But just for anyone else who stumbles on this thread, You can do a great job with rattle cans and good matched paint. PREP WORK IS KEY! The better job you do prepping the better the job is going to come out. I bought a 2000 limited that was in need of two new front fenders. I bought the fenders of eBay just in black primer, sanded them thoroughly, laid a few good coats of color with duplicolor color matched paint, wet sanded between each coat, finished with a cut buff and polish. The results speak for themselves. I did this in my garage, I'm no bodywork man or painter. I'm just handy and don't like paying someone to do something I can do for cheaper. Be confident in yourself and take your time!

Here are the pictures of the completed fenders, You can see my panel gaps are as close to factory as can be. My 1997 is next to it for comparison.
It’s a good job, but not the same job as a professional would do. You need to be using 2K paint cans, and even then a rattle can might not match the finish of a spray gun. Longevity of the finish definitely will not come close. I’d give it 5 years before it starts flaking off. It’s much more brittle. Been there, done this. You live and you learn.
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