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    How much should I expect to pay for a junkyard hood?

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    Re: Junkyard Hood $

    I've been going to body shops looking for parts they're gonna trash and have been getting them for free. Save where you can!
    Hitachi SP 18VA & PCXP
    Rides: 94 XJ & 04 Explorer XLT

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    • #3
      Re: Junkyard Hood $

      Originally posted by hascet View Post
      How much should I expect to pay for a junkyard hood?
      There's a place called Medley not too far from me that has like 5 or 6 junkyards back-to-back down a street. Took $100 cash with me and went looking. Found two hoods (one Honda Civic and one Toyota Camry) from the mid-90's models and offered up the cash. Guy took it and I was on my way with two hoods swirled and RID-filled but not beyond workable (perfect for product/process experimentation).

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      • #4
        Re: Junkyard Hood $

        Alright, thanks!

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        • #5
          Re: Junkyard Hood $

          I put a wanted ad up on Craigslist. It took a while, but eventually found one. The other came from eBay. If you search for the items closest to your location, you can usually get some decent buys.
          Chris
          Dasher Detailing Services

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          • #6
            Re: Junkyard Hood $

            Two were five bucks but the Mercedes hood was 25$

            Some from junk yards and the Mercedes from a paint shop. I wanted the new Mercedes hood to experience their super hard ceramic clear coat. Well worth the cost to keep from destroying some friends hood due to inexperience.

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            • #7
              Re: Junkyard Hood $

              Wow, I just called/went to the shop and told them I was practicing with my Hitachi and didn't want to ruin someones car.
              Hitachi SP 18VA & PCXP
              Rides: 94 XJ & 04 Explorer XLT

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              • #8
                Re: Junkyard Hood $

                Most body repair shops will gladly give you sheet metal to keep from paying to have it hauled off. Won't hurt to take the boys in the shop a pizza or a six pack once in a while to show your thanks.
                Paul
                Live like you're not afraid to die.Don't be scared, just enjoy your ride. Chris Ledoux RIP

                PAUL SPARKS / Distinctive Auto Detailing
                317-513-4678

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                • #9
                  Re: Junkyard Hood $

                  Just picked up a few items from the local bodyshop... all for free.

                  Hood from a 2003 Ford Winstar.




                  Nissan/Infiniti/Mecury hood that once covered a VG33E engine from a Pathfinder, Frontier, Xterra, Elgrand, Quest, Paladin, QX4, or Villager.




                  Door panel from a Honda.



                  Looking forward to try my RB on paint.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Junkyard Hood $

                    I usually get mine from a friends salvage yard. The price is right. Free.
                    quality creates its own demand

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                    • #11
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                      Nice, I'll have to try going to a body shop for some freebies.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Junkyard Hood $

                        Originally posted by ninobrn99 View Post
                        I've been going to body shops looking for parts they're gonna trash and have been getting them for free. Save where you can!
                        Yeah,best place to find parts.

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