Just got out of the movies and came out to this :(

Jhill · 03-23-2018, 04:30 PM

I just had both my bumpers touched up pearl white as well (my own fault). They came out awesome and better than when I bought the car. The guy fixed spots that the previous repair place didn't do right and then he did a complete clear coat over the entire bumper (guess they had been touched up before I bought the car and I didn't notice but a pro would and once pointed out I saw it). Your looking at about 400.00 a bumper so it's probably less than your deductible. If you were in the Bay Area I would tell you who to go to but since your not I don't know. I can tell you what he told me. There are two main brands of paint PPG and some other brand that I forget now. The big chain shops use the other brand and of course that's all your ins company wants to cover is the cheapest quote. You want PPG as it's a better water born paint than the other and then also talk to the guy about what clear he will use as even PPG has two and if not requested then usually they will use the lower grade (although still good and not cheap it isn't their top shelf). Like anything automotive now days you have to do all the leg work yourself to make sure your getting the right stuff.

Junkman2008 · 03-24-2018, 12:33 AM

If you want it done where it won't look like your 5-year old fixed it, you'll have it professionally repaired. That damage is down to the panel. Anything short of a respray is going to look like Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater.

killuchen · 03-24-2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

I just had both my bumpers touched up pearl white as well (my own fault). They came out awesome and better than when I bought the car. The guy fixed spots that the previous repair place didn't do right and then he did a complete clear coat over the entire bumper (guess they had been touched up before I bought the car and I didn't notice but a pro would and once pointed out I saw it). Your looking at about 400.00 a bumper so it's probably less than your deductible. If you were in the Bay Area I would tell you who to go to but since your not I don't know. I can tell you what he told me. There are two main brands of paint PPG and some other brand that I forget now. The big chain shops use the other brand and of course that's all your ins company wants to cover is the cheapest quote. You want PPG as it's a better water born paint than the other and then also talk to the guy about what clear he will use as even PPG has two and if not requested then usually they will use the lower grade (although still good and not cheap it isn't their top shelf). Like anything automotive now days you have to do all the leg work yourself to make sure your getting the right stuff.

Thanks for the info! I'll be sure to ask the shops that I visit.

blackcherry20 · 03-24-2018, 08:31 PM

Sux.
I’m sorry.

killuchen · 04-06-2018, 04:11 AM

Got my car back yesterday. I'm so relieved she's fixed! Looks good as new if not better!

jchammond · 04-06-2018, 04:49 AM

That's the first 2' wide Nissan emblem i've ever seen!
Looks Very Good!

killuchen · 04-06-2018, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

That's the first 2' wide Nissan emblem i've ever seen!
Looks Very Good!

oh crap LOL fixed.

03-24-2018, 12:33 AM	#32 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10259	If you want it done where it won't look like your 5-year old fixed it, you'll have it professionally repaired. That damage is down to the panel. Anything short of a respray is going to look like Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater. NISMO IX and killuchen like this. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

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killuchen Base Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 32 Drives: 2017 370Z Base Rep Power: 7	Got my car back yesterday. I'm so relieved she's fixed! Looks good as new if not better! sx moneypit likes this. Last edited by killuchen; 04-06-2018 at 05:11 AM.

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jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	That's the first 2' wide Nissan emblem i've ever seen! Looks Very Good! __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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03-23-2018, 04:30 PM	#31 (permalink)
Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 846 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3384	I just had both my bumpers touched up pearl white as well (my own fault). They came out awesome and better than when I bought the car. The guy fixed spots that the previous repair place didn't do right and then he did a complete clear coat over the entire bumper (guess they had been touched up before I bought the car and I didn't notice but a pro would and once pointed out I saw it). Your looking at about 400.00 a bumper so it's probably less than your deductible. If you were in the Bay Area I would tell you who to go to but since your not I don't know. I can tell you what he told me. There are two main brands of paint PPG and some other brand that I forget now. The big chain shops use the other brand and of course that's all your ins company wants to cover is the cheapest quote. You want PPG as it's a better water born paint than the other and then also talk to the guy about what clear he will use as even PPG has two and if not requested then usually they will use the lower grade (although still good and not cheap it isn't their top shelf). Like anything automotive now days you have to do all the leg work yourself to make sure your getting the right stuff.