got into an accident.. need to change the door

[David.X5]

Get a used one. It's original quality and paint. No worse than the one that got damaged, and may be better than a quickie paint job.

Just remember they are heavier than you think. Get a couple of friends to help. A transmission jack also helps a lot.

[Spanker]

Originally Posted by David.X5

Get a used one. It's original quality and paint. No worse than the one that got damaged, and may be better than a quickie paint job.

Just remember they are heavier than you think. Get a couple of friends to help. A transmission jack also helps a lot.

TO remove the door takes less than 10 minutes. it is the easiest door to remove ever. One bolt on each hinge (10mm I think). Remove the door brake hinge. The electrical connector. THATS IT. Lift door off of hinges.

I was able to lift door myself carefully. It seems to weigh about 150 lbs or so.

I bought a drivers door and drivers side front fender for 300.00 total. My car is black (2002 X5 4.4i) and I used BMW paint #668. I also used SPI Universal Clear. The base paint will be easy to match. Its the CLEAR that needs proper matching. SPI clear comes close. I probably will reclear entire car with SPI. Its a beautiful clear I must add.