Hello everyone! So a while back, someone in a parking lot dented my RH front fender, pretty close to the edge. I was told it most likely can't be pulled and would need body work. Am I better off just purchasing a new OEM fender and having it painted? Not too fond of bondo on my car.

 

A new OEM front fender costs about $275. I would get it replaced unless it required very minimal body filler. Paint and labor is what costs the most on these kind of repairs.

UCLAg37

 

Yeah, I saw them on Z1 Motorsport's website for less than $300 which I think is pretty reasonable. If I can purchase the fender, get it painted and installed for less than $600, I'll go for it.

 

Pending how old your car is, how often you drive it etc...

If you do go new fender route, the hood/bumper/door will need to get feathered to have a proper look.
Now you can do it without doing so, but you ll notice a slight tint (brighter or darker).

Keep that in mind, and also, that ups your material and labor cost

 

Also pending the size of dent, a spot repair would eliminate the feathering of other body panels/parts

 

My car is a 2012, when I had my new sport bumper installed you could only slightly tell in certain lighting.

It's barely visible in pictures, you'll see a slight indent.