how to repair this scratch??

MBLAQ · 09-12-2010, 08:59 PM

some looser reversed and damaged a bit of paint work on the rear right bumper.

theres are some deep scratched that goes into the black plastic

im clueless on paint stuff, can anyone help giving me tips how to repair it?

Cmike2780 · 09-12-2010, 09:03 PM

re-paint is the only option for that much damage. You can have the area repainted and blended back in, but repainting the entire bumper will yield better results.

tjlazer · 09-12-2010, 09:08 PM

Yeah you have to take it to a pro to shoot it. I would just have it painted and blended in. Should turn out good.

MBLAQ · 09-12-2010, 09:18 PM

know the time it can take? coz its my daily drive

the rough cost?

Zaggeron · 09-12-2010, 09:26 PM

The other guy's insurance should pay for it. Was it a hit and run? If so, if you have comprehensive you typically don't have to pay your deductible for hit and runs, acts of nature, etc.

MBLAQ · 09-12-2010, 09:30 PM

yeah hit n run. it was parked near the cinemas and when i went to get the car, i saw the damage ><

so my full comp insurance will cover it? its just my excess is like $1200 LOL

>_<

Zaggeron · 09-12-2010, 09:40 PM

It depends on your policy, but the deductible for comprehensive is a separate line than collision. It's cheap to get a low or no deductible for comprehensive since most claims are for collision.

Zaggeron · 09-12-2010, 09:46 PM

Actually, I just read up on this and hit and run by another car is sometimes claimed under collision (one source I read said hit and run was collision another said it was comprehensive) so your deductible may apply unless it is covered under uninsured motorist which typically has a smaller deductible

MBLAQ · 09-13-2010, 12:33 AM

i just got a quote to get it repainted the whole bumper for 400 big ones

im sooo sad

AdamsPolishes · 09-13-2010, 06:33 PM

That sucks, but theres no fixing that without a repaint. The lighter scratches out around the edges would buff out, but the areas where the paint is actually missing is another story. Good luck, hope you get it fixed without too much heartache.

mattjk · 09-13-2010, 06:40 PM

if you were parked in a garage structure, see if security has surveillance cameras.

MBLAQ · 09-13-2010, 09:33 PM

my friend told me to do a DIY, said it will be a learning thing.
getting some touch up paint later from the dealer. any one experienced with touch up paints?
should i use a wet sand paper to do some light sanding?

specZ · 09-13-2010, 09:40 PM

sorry my man... no wet sand is going to fix that. Youre going to need a repaint as stated above.

flashburn · 09-14-2010, 07:25 AM

I think a good enough paint shop could blend it in without repainting the whole bumper. I had a shop do that and it came out perfect.

Sandra Dee · 09-17-2010, 06:14 AM

I had a ding in my rear bumper from a body shop actually-they repainted the whole bumper-car went in Wednesday and is finished today....hopefully.

09-12-2010, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	re-paint is the only option for that much damage. You can have the area repainted and blended back in, but repainting the entire bumper will yield better results. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Yeah you have to take it to a pro to shoot it. I would just have it painted and blended in. Should turn out good. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

09-12-2010, 09:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	The other guy's insurance should pay for it. Was it a hit and run? If so, if you have comprehensive you typically don't have to pay your deductible for hit and runs, acts of nature, etc. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

09-12-2010, 09:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	It depends on your policy, but the deductible for comprehensive is a separate line than collision. It's cheap to get a low or no deductible for comprehensive since most claims are for collision. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

09-12-2010, 09:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Actually, I just read up on this and hit and run by another car is sometimes claimed under collision (one source I read said hit and run was collision another said it was comprehensive) so your deductible may apply unless it is covered under uninsured motorist which typically has a smaller deductible __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Last edited by Zaggeron; 09-12-2010 at 09:50 PM.

09-12-2010, 09:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
MBLAQ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 68 Drives: silver 370z Rep Power: 14	know the time it can take? coz its my daily drive the rough cost?

09-12-2010, 09:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
MBLAQ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 68 Drives: silver 370z Rep Power: 14	yeah hit n run. it was parked near the cinemas and when i went to get the car, i saw the damage >< so my full comp insurance will cover it? its just my excess is like $1200 LOL >_<

09-13-2010, 12:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
MBLAQ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 68 Drives: silver 370z Rep Power: 14	i just got a quote to get it repainted the whole bumper for 400 big ones im sooo sad

09-13-2010, 06:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
AdamsPolishes The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 724 Drives: 2009 Avalanche Rep Power: 15	That sucks, but theres no fixing that without a repaint. The lighter scratches out around the edges would buff out, but the areas where the paint is actually missing is another story. Good luck, hope you get it fixed without too much heartache. __________________ Use the code NISSANZ* at checkout to save 10% off your next order at www.AdamsPolishes.com*

09-13-2010, 06:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 266	if you were parked in a garage structure, see if security has surveillance cameras.

09-13-2010, 09:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
MBLAQ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 68 Drives: silver 370z Rep Power: 14	my friend told me to do a DIY, said it will be a learning thing. getting some touch up paint later from the dealer. any one experienced with touch up paints? should i use a wet sand paper to do some light sanding?

09-13-2010, 09:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
specZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 336 Drives: On The Weekends Rep Power: 23	sorry my man... no wet sand is going to fix that. Youre going to need a repaint as stated above.

09-14-2010, 07:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	I think a good enough paint shop could blend it in without repainting the whole bumper. I had a shop do that and it came out perfect. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-17-2010, 06:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sandra Dee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 215 Drives: 370ZRdstr BLK Cherry Rep Power: 15	bumper painting I had a ding in my rear bumper from a body shop actually-they repainted the whole bumper-car went in Wednesday and is finished today....hopefully.

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