Repair or Replace the Filler Panel?
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Repair or Replace the Filler Panel?
I figured I would ask the experts here.
The filler panel under the hood that surrounds the hood latch and comes forward toward the front bumper has some surface rust on it.
In general, when you have panels with rust on them like this (no holes, no cancer, just surface rust from neglect and someone leaving the hood cracked open for 12 years - LOL); would I be better of replacing the piece for trying to repair the piece???
What is your take on this?
Thank you for your advice.
The filler panel under the hood that surrounds the hood latch and comes forward toward the front bumper has some surface rust on it.
In general, when you have panels with rust on them like this (no holes, no cancer, just surface rust from neglect and someone leaving the hood cracked open for 12 years - LOL); would I be better of replacing the piece for trying to repair the piece???
What is your take on this?
Thank you for your advice.
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Re: Repair or Replace the Filler Panel?
The panel is plastic.
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Re: Repair or Replace the Filler Panel?
Sorry if my description was unclear.
In the following picture, parts 25 and 16 have some surface rust on them.
They are most definitely metal.
In the following picture, parts 25 and 16 have some surface rust on them.
They are most definitely metal.
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Re: Repair or Replace the Filler Panel?
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Car: '09 Pontiac G8 GT - 12.76@109
Engine: 436HP 6.0L
Transmission: 6L80E
Axle/Gears: 2.92
Re: Repair or Replace the Filler Panel?
Kinda wish mine was plastic. LOL.
'89 Formula. Filler panel is heavy gauge metal.
'89 Formula. Filler panel is heavy gauge metal.
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