09RT Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I need to replace the fender on my Journey and the one I'm ordering says it comes primed. When I called a body shop to get an estimate, I was asked if it was a "three-stage" paint, but I wasn't 100% sure. The quote for materials / labor was almost $300 which sounded like a bit much to cover a single fender, in white, no less. Am I correct in thinking the "three stages" are primer, paint, and clear, or is it another process that may not apply to my R/T Journey and may have caused a higher than necessary quote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) I would ask the body shop to clarify. They are the professionals and would know best. Edited May 5, 2018 by jkeaton Summer Solstice, NavalLacrosse and 2late4u 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanC1985 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 @09RT did you replace the fender yourself? If so, how much work was involved? I need to replace mine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavalLacrosse Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 can you find the fender pre-painted from a junk yard? Summer Solstice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09RT Posted January 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) @DeanC1985 - Good timing - I just started working on this again. I pulled the fender off last weekend and removing it is fairly easy. There are a few bolts on top, on the side and a couple underneath that are a bit tricky to get to if you want to use a socket. You may want to use a wrench so you don't have to remove the skirt that runs the length of the car. I still need to get the paint issue sorted, but the actual disassembly / assembly is very straight forward. Like @NavalLacrosse suggested, check online and local yards for a color matched fender to save yourself money / time. I did this for some other parts that needed replaced and even though the parts were a model year apart, they were a perfect match color-wise - just a color-matched fender has been harder to find for my Journey. Edited January 21, 2020 by 09RT jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probak118 Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) Brother just finished removing & painting a front lower end on a car, repair included, base coat, metallic and then clear coat. He said his cost for materials was $200 so, that $300 was not that bad I guess ? Finding another fender having close to the same paint fade might be a little tricky ? Edited February 27, 2020 by probak118 spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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