Oppo, I did it. Fixed the damn dent.

"Milky" (jordanmielke) 04/07/2019 at 19:00 • Filed to: Miata, DIY, Fender bender, ND, MX5

11

14

Took 8 hours but was worth it.

Got all of the panel gaps right, except the bumper and speaking of that, its still not perfect. But the car looks a lot better.

I can finally take picture of this side of my car again.

* Just so I don’t get asked  what happened.   G uy emergency stopped for a yellow light waaaaay past the line, I hit him. We both admitted fault and went our separate ways.

LOREM IPSUM > Milky 04/07/2019 at 19:17

2

For a second I thought this was one of Borsuq’s properly fixed posts.

Well done. Looks much improved. 

sony1492 > Milky 04/07/2019 at 19:19

2

Door has to come off for the fender?

From the photos the hood to bumper  looks good which is the important gap imo

LongbowMkII > Milky 04/07/2019 at 19:25

2

The ND is going to look so good in better status (the status I buy miatas in)

AestheticsInMotion > Milky 04/07/2019 at 19:26

4

Well now you need another Miata so you can turn this one into the project/beater

dogisbadob > Milky 04/07/2019 at 19:54

0

There’s no paint on the inner frame ?

Future Heap Owner > Milky 04/07/2019 at 19:56

1

T hat looks like a serious replacement process. Nicely done!

RacinBob > Milky 04/07/2019 at 20:03

0

Wrecking yard fender and bumperskin?

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > dogisbadob 04/07/2019 at 20:29

1

It’s primed but there’s no reason to top coat it

Milky > sony1492 04/07/2019 at 20:35

1

Yes and that was the part I was dreading. Had to use some friends to hold the door while I unbolted/bolted it.

Milky > LOREM IPSUM 04/07/2019 at 20:36

1

Thanks, bumper is still scratched, but looks fine and thats really all  I need.

Milky > RacinBob 04/07/2019 at 20:38

0

Same bumper skin actually. That bumper has already taken 3 hits and I live in Detroit ... its good enough.  

dogisbadob > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 04/07/2019 at 20:39

0

Mazdas are prone to rust, so the paint would still be a good idea

Milky > dogisbadob 04/07/2019 at 20:43

1

Apparently not, who knew!?

Milky > AestheticsInMotion 04/07/2019 at 20:45

0

Lol, still using this one as a commuter. It can be a  project car after its paid off.