Day 0 · 20 June
Surface damage documented
The visible scratching and finish damage were photographed before panel preparation began.
Body restoration project · PAC 004
Kia Carens
Panel repair, preparation and full exterior finish
Day 0 → Final reveal
The complete documented story.
The supplied record begins with visible scratching and surface damage, continues through extensive panel preparation across the front, sides and rear, and ends with multiple views of the completed exterior. Only work visible in the provided photographs is described.
Capture metadata places the arrival record on 20 June, preparation stages on 22 June and completed views on 24 June 2026. These are image-capture dates, not a guaranteed total project duration.
BeforeAfterChronological workshop record
From arrival to completion.
Scroll through the supplied images and videos in restoration order.
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Kia Carens · Day 0 · 20 June - 02
Day 2 · 22 June
Front panels prepared
The front bumper, fender and adjacent areas were opened and prepared as part of the visible bodywork stage.
Kia Carens · Day 2 · 22 June - 03
Day 2 · 22 June
Side panels mapped
Preparation areas across the doors and quarter panels were documented before the final finish.
Kia Carens · Day 2 · 22 June - 04
Day 2 · 22 June
Filler work refined
The visible filler and surface-correction areas were shaped across the side panels.
Kia Carens · Day 2 · 22 June - 05
Day 2 · 22 June
Rear panels prepared
The rear quarter, tailgate and bumper areas were included in the documented preparation stage.
Kia Carens · Day 2 · 22 June - 06
Day 4 · 24 June
Front-side finish completed
The completed front-side view records the restored dark finish and reassembled exterior trim.
Kia Carens · Day 4 · 24 June - 07
Day 4 · 24 June
Front quarter checked
A closer finished view documents the front fender, door and paint consistency.
Kia Carens · Day 4 · 24 June - 08
Day 4 · 24 June
Rear-side finish recorded
The completed rear quarter and side profile were photographed after reassembly.
Kia Carens · Day 4 · 24 June - 09
Day 4 · 24 June
Full side profile presented
The broad side view shows the completed body finish across the repaired panels.
Kia Carens · Day 4 · 24 June - 10
Day 4 · 24 June
Rear finish completed
The final rear view records the completed tailgate, quarters and bumper. The registration plate is obscured for privacy.
Kia Carens · Day 4 · 24 June
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