Rear arch repair

[nicktennear]

Hello all. A few weeks ago the back of the van lost in a fight with an Asda artic (not admitting liability) and the rear arch got crunched.


It's not that clean and looks chewed. The question is should I try and use filler on this or get a new panel put on? Any ideas how much getting a panel put on might cost?

It was going to get new paint anyway so no worries there.
Thanks all.

[Zebedee]

Looks like its already got a load of filler in it to be honest as all the seams are missing.
A new arch will cost about £35 but the panel above will likely be rotten too and the inner arch etc.

No idea about getting someone to do the work as i've always done my own bodywork (don't trust anyone else working on my VWs) but you could be looking at a good day or two labour, plus paint etc.

[nicktennear]

The seams are all full of paint, factory white, yellow, black and then two sorts of red. There's a bit of rust on the inner but no rot, it's actually a pretty sound body until now.

[jimpainter]

Shame your not closer could have helped you out.

[Jonnyb416]

Full new rear quarter panel from Schofields is £47 then I would reckon around a days labour if they are any good, maybe £100 or so.

Thing is welding work always opens a whole new can of worms and one job leads to another.

Getting the exact job done on mine next week, take a look at how mine looks right now: (password = jonnyb)
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Previous owners work not mine, crazy stuff

Jon.

[nicktennear]

That's a job there. Think I might have someone decent to do it, bodyshop that owes my brother in law some favours.

[Jonnyb416]

Any further progress on this mate? Hoping to start mine next week.

Jon.