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The body filler and corroded metal were cut away.

Auto Fender Repairs

with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy

By Tom Pawlak — GBI Technical Advisor

Ten years ago the rear fender on my son John’s 1991 Honda Accord was damaged just forward of the wheel. It had been repaired at a local body shop, but four months later the same fender was rusting. I took it back to the body shop. The manager apologized and agreed to redo the job, but said there wasn’t much metal for his technicians to work with because the car had rusted significantly prior to the accident. He couldn’t guarantee that it wouldn’t rust again. Continue reading