Day 0
Arrival condition recorded
The driver-side damage was photographed before the work began, including the door dent and marks across the side panels.
Restoration project · PAC 003
Mahindra XUV500
Exterior damage repair and cabin refresh
Day 0 → Final reveal
The complete documented story.
The XUV500 arrived with visible dents, scrapes, damaged mirror hardware and corrosion around several lower body areas. The supplied photographs document the assessment in detail and show the completed cabin and exterior. Mid-repair photographs were not supplied, so no unseen procedures are claimed.
Exact workshop dates and project duration were not supplied. Day 0 marks arrival; later entries use honest stage names instead of invented dates.
BeforeAfterChronological workshop record
From arrival to completion.
Scroll through the supplied images and videos in restoration order.
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Mahindra XUV500 · Day 0 - 02
Assessment
Front wheel arch checked
Scuffs and surface damage around the front wheel arch were documented as part of the exterior work scope.
Mahindra XUV500 · Assessment - 03
Assessment
Rear quarter reviewed
The rear wheel-arch and quarter-panel condition was recorded before refinishing.
Mahindra XUV500 · Assessment - 04
Assessment
Door dent documented
A closer photograph established the depth and position of the dent across the door edge and adjacent panel.
Mahindra XUV500 · Assessment - 05
Assessment
Mirror damage recorded
The damaged mirror housing and exposed mounting assembly were photographed before replacement or refit decisions.
Mahindra XUV500 · Assessment - 06
Bodywork scope
Wheel-arch area exposed
The affected wheel-arch edge was documented closely so the visible metalwork and finish could be reviewed.
Mahindra XUV500 · Bodywork scope - 07
Bodywork scope
Lower door jamb checked
Corrosion and finish loss along the lower door-jamb edge were included in the documented restoration scope.
Mahindra XUV500 · Bodywork scope - 08
Cabin baseline
Interior condition recorded
The original cabin condition was photographed before the supplied final interior result.
Mahindra XUV500 · Cabin baseline - 09
Final reveal
Cabin refresh completed
The final cabin photograph shows coordinated XUV500 seat covers and a cleaner finished interior presentation.
Mahindra XUV500 · Final reveal - 10
Final reveal
Exterior presented
The completed front view records the restored white exterior. The registration plate is obscured for customer privacy.
Mahindra XUV500 · Final reveal
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