Bent panels and beds
Auto Body Repair in Nevada, TX for Doors, Fenders and Truck Beds
A swinging gate, a trailer that jackknifed in the yard or a tight turn beside a County Road ditch can bend a panel fast. We bring the metal back and line it up so it shuts like it used to.
(000) 000-0000 is the number for a panel look-overEveryday Dents That Need More Than a Touch-Up
Auto body repair is the work on the outer skin of your vehicle: doors, fenders, hoods, tailgates, bed sides and quarter panels. Around Nevada, Texas, a lot of it comes from life on the land rather than big crashes. Think a cattle gate that caught the wind, a trailer tongue that swung wide, or a mailbox post on a narrow stretch of FM 1138. Some panels can be worked back into shape, and some are better off replaced. We'll tell you which is which and why, then show you the difference at pickup. The goal is simple: a panel that looks right, lines up and doesn't rattle down a gravel road.
The Panel Work We Do Most
Here's what a typical body job can include, depending on what got bent.
Bed sides and tailgates
Pickup beds take a beating from loads, posts and trailers. We straighten bed sides and tailgates, or replace them when the metal is torn.
Door skins and hinges
Dented doors are reshaped from behind where we can reach, and we check the hinges so the door doesn't sag or drag at the latch.
Front fenders put back square
A pushed fender gets reshaped or replaced, then bolted back so the gap at the hood and door matches the other side.
Quarter panels kept when possible
Because quarter panels are welded to the body, we repair them in place whenever the damage allows instead of cutting them out.
Hood and liftgate fit
Hoods and SUV liftgates are adjusted so they latch on the first try and sit even with the panels around them.
Filler kept thin
We do the shaping with metal and tools, then use only a light skim of filler to smooth the last of the surface.
Rust stopped at the seams
Bare metal on the back side gets primer and seam sealer so moisture from wet county roads can't start rust under the new paint.
Matching color from fender to taillight
The repaired panel is painted and blended into its neighbors so the side of the vehicle reads as a single color.
How We Bring a Bent Panel Around
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Look along the body together
We sight down the side of the vehicle with you and run a hand over the damage. That tells us how far the metal stretched and whether it's worth saving. You get a written breakdown that says repair or replace for each panel. If you're filing a claim, we'll help you make sense of it.
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Shape, swap and hang
Trim, handles and lamps come off so we can work cleanly. Repairable metal is pulled and hammered back toward its original shape, and new panels are test-fitted before paint. Gaps get set while everything is still in primer, when small adjustments are easy. Then it heads to the booth.
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Color, reassemble and work the doors
After paint, the trim goes back on and every door, hood and tailgate gets opened and shut a few times. We study the panel in daylight from a low angle to catch any waves. Then we walk you around it so you can see the work for yourself.
Why Folks Out Here Trust Our Bodywork
We know work trucks
Ranch pickups, flatbeds and family haulers are what we see most. We understand a tailgate has to hold a load, not just look nice.
Saving metal when it's worth it
If a panel can be repaired properly, we repair it. If it can't, we say so and explain why a new one makes more sense.
Fit is checked by hand
We open and close everything before you get the keys. A door that has to be slammed isn't finished.
Got a Crease in a Door or Bed Side?
Swing by or give us a ring and describe what got bent. We'll tell you honestly whether it's a quick fix or a bigger job.
Ask about your bent panel at (000) 000-0000