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notesguy
09-26-2005, 05:31 AM
I've attached two pics, one of each bumper. Front bumper paint is scaling/flaking off and back bumper looks like it's just wearing off.

Body shop estimate was close to $500 per bumper to repaint!

Any other ideas of what I can do? Thanks in advance!

Russell
09-26-2005, 06:18 AM
Perhaps all you need to do is repaint the top portion of the bumper. If so, it should be much less than $500 per bumper, especially if you can remove the trim etc. without removing the bumpers before prep and spraying.

Just a thought.

shogun
09-26-2005, 06:20 AM
Easy job. The bumper is ideal to start DIY paint jobs. Even if there are small parts taken off, there is a special filler material for this. Look at this. Save your $ 500 and do it like this
http://shrubbery.student.utwente.nl/johan/bumper_respray/bumper_respray.html

notesguy
09-26-2005, 06:21 AM
thanks. Yeah, the other parts of the bumper are fine, just the top in parts is bad.

liquidtiger720
09-26-2005, 07:12 AM
any suggestions on filling a crack in the bumper?

DanDombrowski
09-26-2005, 07:34 AM
New underwear?

I'm sorry Gayle, I know that was one of those posts you don't like, but it was just there! I had to jump on it.