[jwr0721]

Some jerk hit my car. Shop wants $650 to pull the bumper, and repaint the whole thing.

Is there a cheaper option that will look good?
(Don't want to spot paint if it will look like crap)

[detroitm2]

I'd try to spot paint it first. If it looks like ass or you don't like it, have them repair the whole thing.

Honestly, it's such a small part, I don't think I would bother with a full res pray.

Edit: to clarify, I'd do some light sanding to clean it up and then hit it with some touch up paint.

Get some color matched reflectors while you're at it.

[gk09]

Originally Posted by jwr0721

Some jerk hit my car. Shop wants $650 to pull the bumper, and repaint the whole thing.

Is there a cheaper option that will look good?
(Don't want to spot paint if it will look like crap)

Wow $650 is a great price compared to what we would have to pay here in Canada. It's one of those things that if you really want it done right, then you paint the whole bumper. I say that only bc you're already concerned about the results of the alternative.

Either way seeing stuff like this drives me I wish people would either appreciate someone's nice ride or ignore it! I really question people's state of mind and mental health when they key someone's car.

[WILDSTYL]

Definitely not!

Find a shop that does S.M.A.R.T. Repair (Small To Medium Area Repair Technique) where they blend into the panel.

If it's not dented, and only scuffed you can even attempt the repair yourself.

See the bumper scuff repair I did on my G35, and I had no prior body work experience.

For All Pics of Repair Click here

Check out the video tutorial How to fix a scratch & stone chip with spray cans from customspraymods on YouTube, lots more tutorials on his channel.

[SConn]

Originally Posted by WILDSTYL

Definitely not!

Find a shop that does S.M.A.R.T. Repair (Small To Medium Area Repair Technique) where they blend into the panel.

If it's not dented, and only scuffed you can even attempt the repair yourself.

See the bumper scuff repair I did on my G35, and I had no prior body work experience.

For All Pics of Repair Click here

Check out the video tutorial How to fix a scratch & stone chip with spray cans from customspraymods on YouTube, lots more tutorials on his channel.

Wow that looks pretty dang good!

[WILDSTYL]

Originally Posted by SConn

Wow that looks pretty dang good!

Thanks! I was very happy with the result, and the color match spray can I had custom mixed was spot on.

[CosmosMpower]

No bumpers are plastic and you can do a partial on that if they know what they are doing. Most body shops can do a partial like that for about 250-300.

[twin fed]

That spot is easily reparable by blending into the bumper. The entire bumper should be wetsanded and cleared to ensure no blend marks in the clear are there. My shop charges about $500 for a job like that.

[GregoryK]

I did this myself with rattle cans. You don't need to blend the color just the clear coat. Best to blend on a line. You can not see mine. Completely gone.
Cost $100 CN.
Printer
Color
Clear coat
Clear coat blender.
Wet sandpaper.

[Detailers Domain]

you really need to get it pulled off and repainted