[dmcummins]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

What??!! NEW ??

What is it.. a 182? Unless it's a pristine show-bird, patch it and fly it!!

Or if you don't like patches, then get it repaired at a reputable shop.
I've sent stuff to this guy in the past and his work is excellent:
R.J. Dauhn Aircraft LLC.

A lot of people also like this vendor:
Wing Core and Control Surface Repair | Airframe Components by Williams, Inc.

And here is another one with a good reputation:
Beegles Aircraft Services

It's a Debonair, and since I've been paying insurance I don't want it patched, I want it in the same shape it was in before.

I talked with the guy at rjdauhn , but the shop here had work done at Biggs before and they were recommended elsewhere also. And the adjuster said they were a little higher, but they would pay for it.