Large Scratch how to repair ??

[HoldenMan7]

Hey

Ive got a scratch on my back Bumper, just wondering how much you guys rekon it'll cost to get repaired ??

[nicko]

i would say around 300-400, respray of bumper

[AttaBoy]

Considering that nice colour of your car, make sure they do a good job. Even if it costs a little extra.

[HoldenMan7]

Hey

Thanks for the replys fellas, i just got a quote from a panel beater and he wants $450 to do it and then i got a quote from HOLDEN and they said a BRAND NEW one will cost me $550 including paint etc....

So i might as well just get a brand new one aye ??

Thanks again

[vt_ss_5l]

Gday Mate That Allmost looks like you could Cut and polish that one out as it all looks like its just paint siting on top of your paint so get your self a 3m cutting pad and a product called True Grit only sold to panel shops so if you ask at a Broistrol paint store they will sell it to u over the counter Aslo get a 3m Finishing pad and have a go at it yourself save Heaps of Cash Cheers ! G/L

[HoldenMan7]

Gday Mate That Allmost looks like you could Cut and polish that one out as it all looks like its just paint siting on top of your paint so get your self a 3m cutting pad and a product called True Grit only sold to panel shops so if you ask at a Broistrol paint store they will sell it to u over the counter Aslo get a 3m Finishing pad and have a go at it yourself save Heaps of Cash Cheers ! G/L

Yeah i was gona try that though its actually gone through and got to the blak plastic, you not what i mean ??

Thanks anyway

[vt_ss_5l]

if The Scratch aint that Bad you could all ways Get a 100 mil mix of your paint code and also some plastic primer Then get a Tooth pick and Build The Scratch up then just use a 1500 wet and dry to block it back then Buff Problem solved ! and still cheaper if done right you will never Know it was ther Bro !!

[HoldenMan7]

if The Scratch aint that Bad you could all ways Get a 100 mil mix of your paint code and also some plastic primer Then get a Tooth pick and Build The Scratch up then just use a 1500 wet and dry to block it back then Buff Problem solved ! and still cheaper if done right you will never Know it was ther Bro !!

Yeah, though the scratchs is pretty bad, like deep, cause if you have a closer look you can see that some off the blak plastics rough, thats why i was thinking to just get a new bumper and be done with it, though dont get me wrong i get where your coming from in saving me $500+.....

[wildss]

thats an easy scratch to repair man dont fork out for a new bar you dont need to.

[HoldenMan7]

thats an easy scratch to repair man dont fork out for a new bar you dont need to.

How would you go by fixing it, ive got 4 quotes from panel beaters etc, and they have all said $450 - $500 to repair ??? (mainly because the rear bar bumper needs to be taken off and then painted etc and then put back on)

[R0d]

take the bumper off yourself its not that hard, get a air sander and 80 grit paper, sand it until edges are smooth get some 180 then 320 and go other the repair until theres no furry bits, then just get it in primer or take it to someone to get it finished off

[Scooter79]

if The Scratch aint that Bad you could all ways Get a 100 mil mix of your paint code and also some plastic primer Then get a Tooth pick and Build The Scratch up then just use a 1500 wet and dry to block it back then Buff Problem solved ! and still cheaper if done right you will never Know it was ther Bro !!

thats an easy scratch to repair man dont fork out for a new bar you dont need to.

I totally agree with the above. I also want to add the first step is to buff out as much of the mess as possible. Second step is to get some matching touch up paint an fill the scratches as best as possible. As said use a toothpick or a superfine art brush. The brush that comes with touch up paint is usually pretty dodgy. It may take you 3 or 4 goes to fill in the scratches level with the existing paint. Next step is 1500 or 2000 grit wet and dry paper and sand back level with existing paint. Soak paper overnight in a bucket of water for best result. Next step is buff out the sanding scratches to bring back the shine. This will probably require a machine buffer. Removing 1500grit scratches by hand is almost impossible. A pro detailer may charge $20 for a spot buff. Finally you could tape off the small area and add a layer of clear coat then sand with 2000grit paper and another final buff. No one would be able to tell. Might cost around $60 all up to do it yourself. If you supply the touch up paint some professional detailers will do it all for you for maybe $100. Don't ask a panel beater to do it. They'll either refuse or stuff it up completely so you'll have to replace it.

[wildss]

How would you go by fixing it, ive got 4 quotes from panel beaters etc, and they have all said $450 - $500 to repair ??? (mainly because the rear bar bumper needs to be taken off and then painted etc and then put back on)

yeah thats right it has to come off and be sanded with an orbital sander with 320 paper then primed, baked, rubbed then a bit of color put over the primer then cleared so thats why its going to cost that.
what i meant was that you dont have to buy a new bar simply because its only a scratch in the paint, the bar isnt deformed beyond repair

[HoldenMan7]

ok ill give it ago, thanks for the help fella's...

[vt_ss_5l]

Gday Holdenman7 How did it turn out Bro ?