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    Watch out if you go the full insurance repair route - it would be quite possible for them to write off the vehicle for that sort of a repair, especially if there is difficulty finding a repairer they like that is prepared to look at it!
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    That's a bit scary, to risk a write off of a 3yr old vehicle for a dent! It's making the checkerplate option sound ever more tempting.

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    Sorry, 4yr old, cant count this morning

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    This is the mob JLR use:
    Prestige Auto

    Haven't used them myself, but have had them recommended for Defender work.

    Cheers,
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    I recently had two doors, a sill panel and the rear quarter panel on a 13 year old Defender replaced due to a 'not at fault' hit by a runaway driverless Subaru. The rear quarter panel is supplied complete with the wheel arch/internal side seat box. Not an easy job according to the repairer, Nathans Smash Repairs at Mulgrave who did an excellent job and kept me informed of progress all along the way - highly recommended. They are also used by JLR and a number of LR Dealers.
    Cost of repair was in excess of $14K but fortunately cost me zilch, even with a prestige loan car while repairs were being done.

    Here's a pic of the (slight) damage ......
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    Thanks for all the advice and recommendations, really appreciate the help.

    I've decided to go checkerplate, had a look at some today and it will mask the bent panel section completely.

    After that it's getting some bumperettes from Expedition Centre (Daniel / Mulgo).

    No doubt I will then never hit the corners again, but find somewhere else to leave a mark.......

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    Another quick question, as a couple of rivets will need to be drilled out and replaced

    Are they any special type of rivet?

    (No prizes for guessing I am in the early steps of learning repair work.....)

    Cheers

    Simon

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simon View Post
    Another quick question, as a couple of rivets will need to be drilled out and replaced

    Are they any special type of rivet?

    (No prizes for guessing I am in the early steps of learning repair work.....)

    Cheers

    Simon
    I use these: Zenith 6.4 Sealed Aluminium Blind Rivets | Bunnings Warehouse

    They are 4.8mm diameter, aluminium and sealed. There are longer ones available (i.e. these), but I haven't found a need for the extra length yet.

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    Cheers, couldn't get the sealed ones at my local Bunning so went the unsealed version.

    Drilled out the rivet where the capping had split and realised the capping is cactus, stretched and deformed so won't just push back into place.

    Looks like I'll need to replace the capping. Might be for the best as the paint on it has cracked and chipped anyway.

    What do you reckon is best, get the capping painted before installing, or install first (I'm not too fussed at having the silver rivet heads exposed)

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    If I can make another surgestion , try a sheet metal workshop , prefrably one that make ducting. There alwas repairing ducting that drops , I'v seen ducting that you wouldn't believe has been repaired . I know the panels are Alluminion and streches , but so does sheet steel. Good luck Jim .

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