Gouge and small scratches on bumper
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So you think I should just get it repainted.
They want to charge me $350. Which seems fair however I was really trying to find a plastic bumper technique that might be a little more cost friendly
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I tried to do a paint repair on this scrape on the bumper of this Camry.
A local paint and body shop put the paint in an aerosol can and used the paint code from the car to match the color. I opted to go with single stage paint instead of base coat and clear coat because it would be faster, less coats to put on and also a little cheaper.
I thought it came out pretty good. The damaged area was no longer noticeable, except the color didn't match.
A local paint and body shop said they would repaint the entire bumper, upper and lower, using base/clear coat, for about $150.
I could probably do it myself but the paint and materials would cost me almost as much and I just don't have the time.
A local paint and body shop put the paint in an aerosol can and used the paint code from the car to match the color. I opted to go with single stage paint instead of base coat and clear coat because it would be faster, less coats to put on and also a little cheaper.
I thought it came out pretty good. The damaged area was no longer noticeable, except the color didn't match.
A local paint and body shop said they would repaint the entire bumper, upper and lower, using base/clear coat, for about $150.
I could probably do it myself but the paint and materials would cost me almost as much and I just don't have the time.
Just my experiences...
I've had to do 'bumper repairs' on the wife's car more than once (people like to hit her in the parking lots) on her 2000 Subaru.
After sanding down all the edges and surfaces, I use factory touch-up paint (yea, those little bottles with a brush) and reduce (cut) it to about 50/50 and spray it with an airbrush.
In my case, the paint is a 'metallic' and the new paint is always a tad darker than what is on the bumper. So, instead of spraying a clear coat, I let it sit for a couple of months to fade then clear it. Which reminds me, I gotta shoot this years 'fix' this weekend.
Is it perfect...no. But it sure looks a LOT better than all that black ABS plastic showing thru.
Bill
I've had to do 'bumper repairs' on the wife's car more than once (people like to hit her in the parking lots) on her 2000 Subaru.
After sanding down all the edges and surfaces, I use factory touch-up paint (yea, those little bottles with a brush) and reduce (cut) it to about 50/50 and spray it with an airbrush.
In my case, the paint is a 'metallic' and the new paint is always a tad darker than what is on the bumper. So, instead of spraying a clear coat, I let it sit for a couple of months to fade then clear it. Which reminds me, I gotta shoot this years 'fix' this weekend.
Is it perfect...no. But it sure looks a LOT better than all that black ABS plastic showing thru.
Bill
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Thanks everyone. I decided I'm going to give it a shot. I found the paint code and I will keep everyone posted how it turns out.
Allenk4 I agree. This guy referred me and he said it would be about $160 at the spot repair shop. I've always wanted to try it
Myself so I'm going to give it a shot. I have sand paper already and the paint is going to cost me $15 dollars
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Allenk4 I agree. This guy referred me and he said it would be about $160 at the spot repair shop. I've always wanted to try it
Myself so I'm going to give it a shot. I have sand paper already and the paint is going to cost me $15 dollars
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