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Dent and scrape above the rear wheel · 2018 Ford Focus
Quarter Panel Dent Repair on a 2018 Ford Focus
See how a submitted photo becomes a detailed repair estimate.
What the photos suggest
The photos show a dent and scuff above the passenger-side rear wheel. The likely repair is to reshape the quarter panel, refinish the repaired area, and blend paint into the nearby rear door so the metallic gray finish matches. The visible damage does not support replacing the entire quarter panel.
Estimated categories
Where the repair cost comes from
Parts
$15–$50
Labor
$483–$572.70
Paint & materials
$1,300–$1,500
Detailed repair breakdown
| Part | Original |
|---|---|
| Wheelhouse liner clips and refinish-access fasteners | $15 - $50 |
| Total Parts Cost | $15 - $50 |
| Task | Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Repair passenger-side rear quarter panel and wheel-opening damage | 6 - 6.5 | $414 - $448.5 |
| Remove and reinstall adjacent liner edge and trim for access | 0.7 - 1.3 | $48.3 - $89.7 |
| Final finish, polish, and cleanup | 0.3 - 0.5 | $20.7 - $34.5 |
| Total Labor Cost | $483 - $572.7 |
| Item | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Refinish passenger-side rear quarter panel repair area | $700 - $800 |
| Blend passenger-side rear door for metallic color match | $350 - $400 |
| Paint materials, primer, clearcoat, masking, and corrosion protection | $250 - $300 |
| Total Paint & Materials | $1,300 - $1,500 |
| Category | Original |
|---|---|
| Parts | $15 - $50 |
| Labor | $483 - $572.7 |
| Paint & Materials | $1,300 - $1,500 |
| Total Estimate | $1,798 - $2,122.7 |
Good to know about this estimate
- The biggest cost risk is the wheel-opening edge. Stretched metal, a folded lip, old body filler, corrosion, or hidden backside damage could require more labor than the photos support.
- The rear passenger door is included for paint blending only; the photos do not support repairing or replacing the door itself.
- Suspension, wheel, tire, rear bumper, taillight, scan, and calibration work are not included because the visible damage does not support them.
- This estimate is based on the submitted photos and damage description and is not a final repair quote. An in-person inspection and removal of the damaged parts are needed to confirm the final repair scope, pricing, and repairability.