The scratches are pretty deep and the damage is worse than it looks. Would it be a better idea to get a new door or to repair this? If get a new door, any idea where I can buy one?

 

picture fail.

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that looks pretty rough...i don't know which route i would take. if you get another door from a junkyard, you'll have to repaint. if you get it fixed as is, you'll have to repaint.

how did this happen? hit and run? check with your insurance, they may cover it. worth a shot.

 

To the OP, it looks like a lot more damage than JUST THE DOOR.
if it were me, I'd let insurance take care of it.

 

I figured, I just don't want my insurance to go up

 

you will spend MORE THAN YOUR DEDUCTIBLE GETTING THIS FIXED.


and you never told the full story.
How did this happen?
if it was a hit and run, your insurance will take care of you.
YOU NEED TO ACT FAST.

 

read between the lines OP, this WAS a hit and run, CORRECT?

 

Hit & Run sucks!!

Bastards!!

 

Repair. You have to repair the front door and quarter anyhow so repair everything. Just from a painter in the Collision business.