Explore actual Panel Sharks projects—from accident-damaged body panels to professional spray painting, finishing and selected mechanical repairs. Every story below is based on workshop information and photographs provided by the team.
No stock or AI-generated repair results. Browse completed before-and-after projects alongside workshop preparation and in-progress repairs, labelled clearly.
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BeforeAfter
BUMPER REPAIR / COLOUR MATCHING
Blue Volkswagen Polo Vivo FRONT BUMPER TRANSFORMATION
The front of this blue Polo Vivo was photographed during the bumper repair with the front trim removed, and again after reassembly. The matching blue finish makes this a clear example of the care taken with visible exterior repairs.
Project scope described by Panel Sharks; photographs demonstrate the visual finish, not any independent technical inspection.
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BeforeAfter
AUCTION RESTORATION / REAR IMPACT
2016 Volkswagen Polo GP 1.2 TSI REAR-IMPACT RESTORATION
Panel Sharks purchased this silver Volkswagen Polo from an auction after significant rear-end damage. The photographs show the severely damaged rear hatch and bumper area, followed by the restored vehicle.
The 2016 model detail is taken from the auction listing provided. The images show exterior results only; no roadworthiness certification is implied.
ACCIDENT DAMAGE / BODYWORK
BMW F30 RIGHT-SIDE IMPACT RESTORATION
Following a substantial impact on the driver’s side, this blue BMW F30 was declared a write-off by its insurer. Panel Sharks undertook extensive right-side exterior restoration, bodywork and paint refinishing.
An insurance write-off classification is not reversed by cosmetic repairs. Roadworthiness, structural integrity and legal status must be assessed separately.
PANEL BEATING / MECHANICAL
2012 Mercedes-Benz C200 (W204) BODY & MECHANICAL REPAIR
This 2012 Mercedes-Benz C200 (W204) arrived with significant side and rear body damage. Panel Sharks carried out body repairs, repainting, suspension component replacement and wheel alignment.
Rear body panel repairNew bumperSuspension & alignment
Work completed
Supplied and fitted a brand-new replacement bumper.
Panel-beated the damaged rear fender.
Spray-painted from the left rear door through to the rear bumper.
Polished the refinished bodywork.
Replaced two control arms.
Arranged wheel alignment following the suspension work.
Vehicle model and year confirmed by Panel Sharks. Work shown is based on the workshop’s project description and photographs.
NO REPLACEMENT PANELS
2025 Renault Triber (7-seater) RIGHT-SIDE DAMAGE RESTORATION
This 2025 Renault Triber seven-seater suffered scratches and collision damage along its entire right side. Panel Sharks repaired and aligned the damaged bodywork without replacing the panels, then refinished the side and polished the vehicle.
2025 · seven-seaterNo parts replacedFull-side refinishing
Work completed
Repaired the damaged panels without replacing parts.
Carried out chassis alignment work as part of the repair.
Vehicle model and year confirmed by Panel Sharks. Structural alignment work described here is not independent certification of roadworthiness or safety.
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BeforePreparationRepair stage
NO REPLACEMENT PANELS / BODYWORK
Suzuki Ertiga BODY REPAIR & PAINT PREPARATION
The burgundy Suzuki Ertiga suffered substantial front-end damage. Panel Sharks reshaped the damaged area without buying replacement panels, offering the customer an alternative to a more expensive parts-replacement quotation.
Front impactNo replacement panelsPaint preparation shown
What Panel Sharks did
Panel-beated the damaged panels without replacement parts.
Prepared repaired front panels for refinishing.
Worked toward retaining the car’s existing components where repair was suitable.
The pale front panels in the images are in primer/preparation; they are not the final colour. Panel Sharks reports that an alternative quotation exceeded R27,000, but we are not displaying a verified price comparison.
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BeforePreparation
COLLISION / SUSPENSION / PAINT PREPARATION
Black Volkswagen Polo TSI FRONT DAMAGE REPAIR
This black Volkswagen Polo TSI sustained major front-end damage. The workshop replaced necessary exterior panels, carried out suspension repairs and wheel alignment, and documented the refinishing preparation stage.
Front collisionReplacement body panelsSuspension & alignment
What Panel Sharks did
Replaced damaged panels as required.
Performed suspension repair work.
Completed wheel alignment work.
Prepared the exterior for refinishing while retaining the original vehicle styling.
The second photograph is an in-workshop preparation stage, not a fully completed after photograph. Mechanical safety must be assessed separately.
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Work in progress
SPECIALIST BODYWORK / IN PROGRESS
2021 Volkswagen Polo Vivo SECTION REPAIR (CUT & JOIN)
The workshop photographs show extensive rear-side panel work on this 2021 Polo Vivo, including a specialist cut-and-join section repair. We’re documenting the process rather than claiming this is a finished vehicle.
2021 Polo VivoSection repairWorkshop-stage photo
What Panel Sharks did
Undertook an extensive rear-side bodywork section repair.
Documented the repair stage for the project portfolio.
Cut-and-join methods must follow applicable manufacturer procedures and relevant safety requirements. No finished result or structural certification is claimed here.
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Work in progress
PROJECT UNDERWAY / MORE IMAGES TO COME
2010 Volkswagen Golf 5 REBUILD STORY COMING SOON
Panel Sharks shared an early workshop photograph of this 2010 Volkswagen Golf 5 project. Completed photographs and the detailed repair description will be added once provided by the workshop.
2010 modelProject photoFinal images pending
What Panel Sharks did
Project photograph received.
Repair specifics and final result pending confirmation from the workshop.
The source image is low resolution. We will replace it with clear workshop photographs and verified details before promoting this as a completed restoration.
WE DON'T JUST REPAIR VEHICLES. WE RESTORE CONFIDENCE.
For every vehicle, the repair method, safety considerations and final quotation depend on inspection. Photos show cosmetic outcomes and do not by themselves establish structural safety or roadworthiness.
Inside the Panel Sharks workshop
VIDEO PROOF OF THE PROCESS.
From masking and spray painting to accident-damage repairs, watch four short, authentic clips from our Pretoria North workshop. For the completed transformation, compare the before-and-after photos above.
Spray painting & refinishing
Spray Painting in the Workshop
See a vehicle being masked, prepared and refinished in our automotive workshop. Careful surface preparation contributes to a consistent spray-paint finish.
Surface preparation & masking
Preparing a Vehicle for Refinishing
An inside look at panel preparation, masking and the surface work carried out before a vehicle receives its final paint finish.
Accident repair process
Accident-Damage Repair Stages
Footage of collision-damaged bodywork and stages of the repair process. Assessment determines which panels and mechanical components need attention.
Paint finishing
Paint Finish and Bodywork Detailing
A close look at vehicle paintwork during the final refinishing stages, including preparation and work on painted body panels.
