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Originally Posted by Tinigunner11
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.
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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.