Where to go for minor body work? (punctured tailgate)

[Ekliptix]

My brother's tailgate was attacked by a trailer. Anyone recommend a place that may be able to repair this?

[ExtraSlow]

Probably cheapest to get a tailgate off Kijiji and get it painted.

[Ekliptix]

That was my first thought. Price is about $1-1.3k going that route. Thought I'd check into repair options.

[dirtsniffer]

Based on the look of that truck I'd say the hole adds character.

Edit. Any bodyshop should be able to weld in a new spot and repaint.

[relyt92]

Definitely better getting a replacement and getting it painted.

[Ekliptix]

I picked up a new (used) tailgate for $350. Am going to get it painted (blue) (approx $250) and then wrapped (green).

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Based on the look of that truck I'd say the hole adds character.

Edit. Any bodyshop should be able to weld in a new spot and repaint.

He should probably get rid of that bumper and those lights before he even thinks of getting a new tailgate.