r/Autobody
130k members
r/Autobody is a subreddit with 130k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, advice, hate, looking for a, and repair, and they frequently recommend/review sander, power tools, and adhesive remover.
Discussion among Autobody enthusiasts, anyone wanting to become more aware of processes and what it takes to fix automobiles.
If you are here for an Estimate WE DON'T DO ESTIMATES HERE! You will be banned, your post deleted.
Just cause you saw it on Youtube doesn't mean its the right way to do it.
Popular Themes in r/Autobody
#1
Solution Requests
: "Rust repair?"
17 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Is a repaired truck like this good or a goner?"
10 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "The nightmare of catching every OEM ADAS calibration trigger (and actually getting paid for them)"
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "Quoted $2.5k–$3k CAD to fix 2016 Fit EX rust & white paint peel in Quebec. Worth it?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Autobody
#1
Looking For
44 posts
#2
Advice
21 posts
#3
Hate
19 posts
#4
Looking For A
19 posts
#5
Repair
13 posts
#6
Fix
12 posts
#7
Worst
12 posts
#8
Paint
11 posts
#9
Shop
10 posts
#10
Rust
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/Autobody
Sander
9 reviews
#1
Hutchins
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Dynabrade
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Rupes
5.0★ from 1 review
Power Tools
7 reviews
#1
Milwaukee
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Mini Belt Sander
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Electric Ratchet 1/4"
4.0★ from 1 review
Adhesive Remover
6 reviews
#1
3M
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Astro Pneumatic Eraser Wheel
3.0★ from 1 review
#3
Prep-sol
3.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Autobody
#1
HELP! I have a question.
: "Is a repaired truck like this good or a goner?"
66 posts
#2
Is there a process to repair this?
: "Flat Jeep Door Popping"
29 posts
#3
Project time!
: "Spray Paint"
7 posts
#4
RUST
: "Advice on car conditon"
7 posts
#5
Acceptable quality?
: "Is there any immediate concern with this car? 2010 Hyundai Genesis."
4 posts
#6
Check this out
: "Where to start…"
3 posts
#7
Tech Advice
: "How are your shops tackling OEM ADAS calibration requirements and reimbursement friction lately?"
3 posts
#8
Question about the Trade
: "Shop switching to spies Hi tec in October . I currently spray sherwin Williams ultra 9k . How do the sealers/primers - base coats - and clears compare ."
2 posts
#9
Just rolled into the shop
: "Last weeks job, to be continued this week!"
2 posts
#10
I'm a fancy painter!
: ""Rate my college rattle can job summer project""
2 posts
Member Growth in r/Autobody
Yearly
+26k members(25.4%)
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Last updated: September 14, 2026