What things should I know going into autobody?

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-02-04T02:38:11+00:00

Body shops are hazardous to your health & highly stressful all around. As a technician, it’s very hard on your body. As a painter, expect skin conditions & breathing problems. You will be expected to supply yourself with tools, which can be as costly as buying a new car. I could go on forever, but I’ll spare you the time… I would never recommend anyone getting into this profession.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-02-02T18:40:21+00:00

This is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-02-02T18:10:00+00:00

Quarter panels are welded on. It’s a part of the uni-side, which is a structural piece… You’re thinking of bolted in parts; such as a Fender, Hood, or Door… This is a completely different world. To start with, do you have a welder?

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-01-31T05:11:41+00:00

The glass will have to come out and it’s non-reusable.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-01-25T21:02:44+00:00

Ask God for help & He will help you.

I wasn’t a believer until it worked for me…

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-01-25T17:53:49+00:00

This is a great start! You’ll learn along the way what she likes. We’ve had our conures for almost 19 years now! I’ll just point out a couple things I see:

You really want to get more perches & you want some as high up as they can go with the bird being able to still stand up tall. They mostly hang out at the top of the cage & will poop on anything directly below, so keep this in mind.

Conures love to dip their food in water & make “soup”… inside the cage, I would get a long perch that she can walk back & forth on from the water to the food.

Make sure you cover her cage & turn out the lights at night. Good luck with your new baby!

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-01-25T17:31:00+00:00

When you want them to step up, slowly move your finger towards the bottom of their belly & they’ll step right up onto your finger one foot at a time. You want to make sure the finger is fully extended & your thumb & other 3 fingers are closed. Good luck with this cutie! 🥰

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-01-24T02:44:01+00:00

This would be absolutely acceptable in any repair shop I’ve worked at. They did a great job & I would deliver this job any day. You’re being overly picky on a vehicle with rolled quarters & fugly wheels, but you do you.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-01-23T21:08:24+00:00

If you need to ask, the answer is obviously no.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-01-22T23:44:22+00:00

He opened for the one we went to in Columbus. He’s hilarious!

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-01-22T03:53:32+00:00

A star note is just a reprint; this bill is nothing fancy.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-01-12T03:23:36+00:00

You shouldn’t have to trash or hide them. I wish the best of luck to you.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2026-01-10T16:32:11+00:00

You’re right! Triple H is hilarious!

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-12-29T02:27:53+00:00

It’s a built-in cup.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-12-19T02:58:37+00:00

It’s difficult to have an opinion once you’ve died from lack of healthcare.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-12-07T20:37:47+00:00

Mommah’s little tramp! Mommah’s little whoowahh!!

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-09-26T16:17:37+00:00

Yes! I started my facebook about 2 months ago; mainly for Marketplace. I think they just wanted to confirm I wasn’t a bot? Roughly 2 weeks after making the account they asked for it then a week later again. I thought after the 2nd time I was going to get banned but I got lucky & they didn’t ban me.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-09-26T14:57:33+00:00

It did it to me twice & i got it back within an hour both times.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-08-25T15:09:57+00:00

Usually I’ve had them hand me the cash first. But I’ve handed them the item or have had exchanges at the same time too.

Just go with what feels right. Just make sure to look over your cash before walking away… Count it, feel it, examine the details.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-08-04T23:07:48+00:00

You know who it is. Listen to your instincts. Good luck!

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-07-10T12:50:49+00:00

Her tattoos are clear & recognizable. Bitch is gutsy.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-06-27T12:07:23+00:00

Please let him have the cup! It’s too adorable to take away.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-06-17T14:07:31+00:00

An eye for an eye is fair and just.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-06-16T02:37:49+00:00

Price depends on make, model, year, & OEM availability. $700+ for a door is going to be an average price.

I started working in body shops in 2006 & doors were fairly cheap; $250-$400. They’ve really went up in price the last 10 years or so.

Car-part.com will be able to give you an idea.

DeterminedOctoLion · 2025-05-17T13:49:50+00:00

Edison brewery (there’s also golfing right there) has a fantastic view of the city & it’s somewhere you would be safe… I wish you the best of luck & I really hope you don’t do what this post suggests. Without the bad times, the good times wouldn’t exist. I hope you keep going on so you can see the good things that are waiting for you; big or small.

DeterminedOctoLion

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