Replacing rear quarter panel

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So I have a hellish dent in my rear quarter (oo-er!) And I'd like to get it sorted.

I looked into a repair quote but was also going to check the breakers, however I've been told by a garage that this panel is not replaceable as it's structurally welded onto the car.

Is there any truth in this?
 

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It's bolted in , although one bolt at the top is a pig to get to, iirc you need to loosen the roof frame, there is a thread on here
 
Nice one cheers. I've been quoted just under £700 to repair and spray. I think I'll just get a panel from a breakers and do it myself!
 
I picked a panel up from classic car spares on eBay already in the correct colour. This was a couple of years ago on my old Z, but I think it was <£100 for the part, and bmw fitted it for ~£150
 
£700 sounds high have you tried the mobile dent repair people they repaired and resprayed the door and rear wing of my old e89 after it was keyed iirc it was around £400
 
I’d be looking at PDR first, and if not replace with a used panel in the same colour to keep as original as possible.
 
Get some PDR quotes and keep half an eye on eBay for panels in the same colour. It’s on a swage line so, if you go the PDR route, make sure you get someone who’s done a few!
 
£700? Jesus that's extortionate.

A good dent man would probably be able to sort that, and retain the original paint for £100..

Mike
 
The sad thing it was a friend's father. Tells me that price then tells me the panel is welded and I can't replace it. A shame really.

I'll get onto the breakers. I have the facilities and tools do diy a replacement at least. Gives me something to do :)
 
greg81 said:
The sad thing it was a friend's father. Tells me that price then tells me the panel is welded and I can't replace it. A shame really.

I'll get onto the breakers. I have the facilities and tools do diy a replacement at least. Gives me something to do :)
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To be honest most car rear wings are welded on so I can understand him getting that wrong, it's the £700 that rediculous. Unless of course he was quoting to actually replace the wing with another welded on wing and paint. But that would be well over the top for that damage.

For the cost and hassle of sourcing a second-hand part id just let a decent dent man have a bash at it.
 
Hope you get it sorted OP - worst case scenario must be to head to the Black Country and "Nash3vans". :thumbsup:
 
markplant said:
It's bolted in , although one bolt at the top is a pig to get to, iirc you need to loosen the roof frame, there is a thread on here
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Hey, I have searched but cannot find the thread you speak of... I don't suppose you have a bookmark?
 
longshaw said:
markplant said:
It's bolted in , although one bolt at the top is a pig to get to, iirc you need to loosen the roof frame, there is a thread on here
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Hey, I have searched but cannot find the thread you speak of... I don't suppose you have a bookmark?
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I'll have a look
 
See if this thread helps an let us know
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=112457&p=1622642&hilit=Rear+wing+bolts#p1622642
 
markplant said:
longshaw said:
markplant said:
It's bolted in , although one bolt at the top is a pig to get to, iirc you need to loosen the roof frame, there is a thread on here
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Hey, I have searched but cannot find the thread you speak of... I don't suppose you have a bookmark?
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I'll have a look
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In case he doesn’t find the thread, you need to climb into the boot on your back and loosen off the torx screws that hold the aluminum frame to the shell. Once you have enough loosened you need to tug the frame away from the area the bolt is, then loosen the bolt off from inside the boot.

A PITA to do - I’ve had to do it twice - and when I did it the second time I simply didn’t bother putting that bolt back on; the panel is held on there securely with like 7 other bolts. IIRC you need to have the roof delatched from the windscreen and only a couple of inches ‘down’ so there no tension on the roof whilst you’re loosing the frame and pulling it away.

Other than that it’s an easy job to do :rofl:
 
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