bodypanel
nounUK /ˈbɒdiˌpænəl/
US /ˈbɑːdiˌpænəl/
A body panel is a flat piece of metal or plastic that makes up the outside of a car or truck.
The mechanic replaced the dented body panel on the car door.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A removable section of an aircraft's outer skin.
The engineer inspected the body panel for cracks after the flight.
3. A modular piece forming the outer casing of a machine or appliance.
He unscrewed the side body panel to reach the motor.
4. A section of a vehicle's outer surface sold as a replacement part.
The body panel arrived primed and ready for painting.