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How to (and how far to) repair this trail damage?

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I had some underbody damage to my LCA from some bad lines and taking a trip before my skids came in. I wanted to get some advice on how to best fix this.

The most obvious answer would be to abrade, polish, then paint, but I was wondering if I should be worried about straightening anything first, or if I should be worried about any long term alignment issues.

Thanks in advance.

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leave it, chix dig scars, maybe a little rustolium rust restorer (paint matches factory pretty good)
 
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Whats the issue? Theres no trail damage. Just wipe it off and forget about it. Or if it really bugs you, hit it with some semi gloss spray paint.
 

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What damage? :CWL: Kidding! I'd just spray paint it so it won't rust - done.
 

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I had some underbody damage to my LCA from some bad lines and taking a trip before my skids came in. I wanted to get some advice on how to best fix this.

The most obvious answer would be to abrade, polish, then paint, but I was wondering if I should be worried about straightening anything first, or if I should be worried about any long term alignment issues.
Thanks in advance.
... Looks like it gonna need a frame ;)
 

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It'll buff out!!!!
 

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leave it, chix dig scars, maybe a little rustolium rust restorer (paint matches factory pretty good)
This right here.
 

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Damage? My girlfriend has done worse in the mall parking lot.
Believe me, those speed bumps are a challenge and I don't have a winch! :CWL:
 
 







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