Shoutout to the bent fender on a 2019 Civic that made my Monday

I had a 2019 Civic come in Monday with a bent front fender that looked like it needed a whole new panel. But after pulling it on the frame rack for about 45 minutes, it lined up better than I expected and only needed a light skim coat. Days like that remind me why I still love this trade, no drama from insurance, just a clean fix. What is the one job that always surprises you with how easy it turns out?

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bennett.mason8d ago

Watching a panel pull back into place on the rack is one of those things that never stops being satisfying, even after years of doing it. The part that surprises me is how often the scary looking damage is just paint and a good pull, while a small dent on a crease turns into a nightmare. Body lines don't lie, so trust the rack and check the gaps before you ever touch a grinder.

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