mugwump Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 @rseburgers I have scuffed the front spoiler on a high kerb in a car park. No-ones fault but my own, just have to learn to drive I guess! Any advice out there on how best to cover it up / restore it until work out what to do? Its more than a surface scratch it is right down to the plastic. As I see it options are; 1. buy a replacement OEM bumper 2. Think about a replacement body kit bumper, any suggestions? 3. get a pro in to sort it like chipsaway, anyone got experience of their service on plastic body colour bumpers? god I am annoyed with myself....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickya Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 For a proffessional job get a pro to do it. But that would cost a bit, not really worth it IMO for a scuff. Better to do it yourself if the damage is not in too much of a visible place such as yours. 1)Sand/Smooth exact area 2)Fill using filler & smooth 3)Then primer/paint & laquer. It will look almost perfect unless you look really close up. Obviuosly as it is low down out of sight it wont be in anyones line of vision, no one will know but you. Iv done a similar jod last month on my BMW Alpina fibre glass front spoiler which got a chunk taken out of it by debris on the motorway. You cant tell the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Very good advice from rickya. Alternatively buy front lip spoiler Pretty sure Greddy like mine will cover all the damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugwump Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 Thanks for the advice guys. Dont suppose you have a front on photo of the lip spoiler so I can see what it looks like and if its likely to cover the damage? Or a link to a site that has them? Might be a very quick (and stylish) fix I am confident I can complete myself. Im off to google it now anyway, but thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 This is mine which will defo cover it, alternatives are out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugwump Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 Nice. Do you have any other hobbies or is it just car polishing? Does look good though. I have found it on google too, just need to find a UK supplier (unless you know one?) Thanks for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 bet you had to hoover your car out after that photo session................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 if you do try chipsaway which I think is defo worth considering, you also get 10% off with an AA card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugwump Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 Good point, thanks for the reminder. Given it a clean now and it does not look as bad as it did. (The emotive side of me still thinks the whole corner of the car might as well be missing! ) Will call chipsaway anyway I think as they give a no obligation free quote and I'll get an expert opinion on it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Nice. Do you have any other hobbies or is it just car polishing? Does look good though. I have found it on google too, just need to find a UK supplier (unless you know one?) Thanks for all your help. Try Middlehurst Nissan St.helens - 01744 26681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zzPete Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Liam, your car looks awesom in that pic mate....makes me want a black one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Liam, your car looks awesom in that pic mate....makes me want a black one! Cheers Pete You could always respray yours considering it's still in the primer stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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