How to Fix Front bumper scratch [2010 coupe]

[vickini]

my car kissed the curb few days ago. it really bothers me
can you guys give me advices?
should i go to the body shop? which is the best one with good price in LA, pasadena area?

or should i do it by myself? if yes then show me the tips and list out things i should buy. thanks alot

here it is


far away, look like a mole


as you see i hate this sidewalk, too high i cant even open my door from passenger seat

[chaqui74]

Pm Nexson he loves all this painting and inventions. He would be the right person for advise.

[DrumZ53]

Originally Posted by vickini

as you see i hate this sidewalk, too high i cant even open my door from passenger seat

Very narrow sidewalk---curb maybe
Sorry about the scrape & Welcome

[nehonda]

Thats a little too much damage to fix with a bottle of touch up paint.
I wouldnt fix it until you find a new parking place cause its just going to get kissed again

[vickini]

Originally Posted by nehonda

Thats a little too much damage to fix with a bottle of touch up paint.
I wouldnt fix it until you find a new parking place cause its just going to get kissed again

it's ok. i already get used to it. it's the first time i come here so i don't know it's that high. so any advices guys???

Originally Posted by chaqui74

Pm Nexson he loves all this painting and inventions. He would be the right person for advise.

thank you i'll find him

[MetaEnder]

Well, if you were to repaint that area, since it's so big it'll be hard to get it to blend with the rest of the bumper. Might end up making it look worse!

If I were you, I'd probably clean it, lightly sand it with something like 3000 grit, wipe it down with some rubbing alcohol, then apply touch up paint with the little brush they come with until the area is nice and covered. Since it's low nobody'll be looking at it up close, and the touch up paint'll hide it.

Then when you've got a few hundy laying around or want some other work done have a shop repaint, haha. Good luck!

[vickini]

Originally Posted by MetaEnder

Well, if you were to repaint that area, since it's so big it'll be hard to get it to blend with the rest of the bumper. Might end up making it look worse!

If I were you, I'd probably clean it, lightly sand it with something like 3000 grit, wipe it down with some rubbing alcohol, then apply touch up paint with the little brush they come with until the area is nice and covered. Since it's low nobody'll be looking at it up close, and the touch up paint'll hide it.

Then when you've got a few hundy laying around or want some other work done have a shop repaint, haha. Good luck!

thank you. imma try and post up the result

[DCdonDubby]

isn't repair and repaint of a front bumper around 300.00 total anyway?

[nexson]

Hey,

I wouldnt waste your time and money trying to fix it yourself as it just won't look right.

Pay the $300 and just get it repainted. You will be happier when it is all done.
Thats what needs to be done anyways. Maybe you can get a show to blend int he clear so it is cheaper, but that is not the way a proper repair is to be done.

[blackv6]

don't fix it.

If you plan to get a body kit, just cover it up. That's what i did LOL