Replacing rear quarter panel

Pawlin · 07-20-2013, 06:03 PM

I got some pretty serious damage on my passenger side rear quarter panel, where there aren't just dents, there are also breaks. It seems like I would need to get the rear quarter panel replaced like in this video:

The quarter panel is actually welded in which seems much more labor intensive. I looked up the part and it is only around $500.

http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/200...iagram=1942570

To repair, the quarter panel would need to be replaced, repainted, and blended. I am wondering if anybody has an idea of how much this job would cost. Thanks.

VTECaddict · 07-20-2013, 07:36 PM

Get quotes from a body shop.

luv135i · 07-20-2013, 07:57 PM

A lot. Probably hit you for 12 to 18 hrs in labor.

bumere90 · 07-20-2013, 09:02 PM

About 20 hours.
I am parting out an 09 328i coupe and have both left and right quarter panels. Let me know.
My friend owns a body shop. He has 2 guys that replace quarter panels and frame rails on daily basis. He normally charges about $1500-$2000 per quarter panel. Which includes replacement and paint job.
Make sure you get several quotes. Some shops may charge you over $3k per quarter panel.

CenCal X3M Comp · 07-20-2013, 09:34 PM

To replace my quarter panel and door cost my insurance 9.5k. This was at a certified BMW collision center.

07-20-2013, 09:36 PM

If your not going through insurance, the body shop will usually give you a different price.

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Pawlin First Lieutenant 62 Rep 375 Posts Drives: E92 N51 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (4)	Replacing rear quarter panel I got some pretty serious damage on my passenger side rear quarter panel, where there aren't just dents, there are also breaks. It seems like I would need to get the rear quarter panel replaced like in this video: The quarter panel is actually welded in which seems much more labor intensive. I looked up the part and it is only around $500. http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/200...iagram=1942570 To repair, the quarter panel would need to be replaced, repainted, and blended. I am wondering if anybody has an idea of how much this job would cost. Thanks.
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luv135i Major 60 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	A lot. Probably hit you for 12 to 18 hrs in labor.
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bumere90 Grozniy 177 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	About 20 hours. I am parting out an 09 328i coupe and have both left and right quarter panels. Let me know. My friend owns a body shop. He has 2 guys that replace quarter panels and frame rails on daily basis. He normally charges about $1500-$2000 per quarter panel. Which includes replacement and paint job. Make sure you get several quotes. Some shops may charge you over $3k per quarter panel.
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CenCal X3M Comp Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2024 X3M Comp Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Cali (and Sometimes Brazil) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M4 [0.00]	To replace my quarter panel and door cost my insurance 9.5k. This was at a certified BMW collision center.
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