Got a booboo.

specZ · 07-20-2010, 07:19 PM

trentisafagg.
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Why am I not surprised?

trent1331 · 07-20-2010, 07:33 PM

Appreciate the responses. Thanks, im gonna have it checked out by a local shop and see what they give me an estimate..

$500 deductible *cringe*

PapoZalsa · 07-20-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by trent1331

Appreciate the responses. Thanks, im gonna have it checked out by a local shop and see what they give me an estimate..

$500 deductible *cringe*

That damage is going to be like $2,000 to get it fix. Specially that the car is black and they need to match/blend the paint.

Sorry about that, I would be piss!!

chuckd05 · 07-20-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

That damage is going to be like $2,000 to get it fix. Specially that the car is black and they need to match/blend the paint.

Sorry about that, I would be piss!!

2k? No way. It should cost about 800 for a nice paint job. Maybe a little more ( or less ) if you need a cover. Our covers are actualy pretty inexpensive though.

PapoZalsa · 07-21-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

2k? No way. It should cost about 800 for a nice paint job. Maybe a little more ( or less ) if you need a cover. Our covers are actualy pretty inexpensive though.

Good look with Maaco...

billydsz · 07-21-2010, 07:46 AM

Shouldn't cost more than $400-$500 to repaint it. Forget insurance not worth the claim.

gumpy · 07-20-2010, 07:50 PM

oh the pain... ouch...

webnola · 07-20-2010, 11:40 PM

you can fix this yourself for under $50. buy some sand paper, primer, spray touch up paint, and clearcoat and you are good. just did this on my accord and it came out surprisingly perfect

i got my paint and clearcoat from Nissan 370Z Touch Up Paint, then went to pep boys for the sand paper and primer. found a nice day and spend a couple hours to fix it, most of the time was actually spent waiting for stuff to dry.

CrownR426 · 07-20-2010, 11:46 PM

I'd rather pay with my own money rather going through the insurance company.
They'd have to send someone over to inspect the damage and then estimate the time it'll take them to fix it. And remember your insurance premium will go up!
So in the end it's not worth it, even with your deductible.

texasviking · 07-21-2010, 10:29 AM

I did the exact same thing with my old civic. (My civic was black too.) My buddy at the paint and body shop said he could sand and repaint the damaged area, but it would be obvious. Total bill with "friends and fam" discount came out to about $650 to sand and repaint the entire bumper.

I ended up having my other buddy (detailer) wet sand the fine scratches and buff the hell out of it. Then, he went over all of the paint chips with a paint pen, let it dry overnight, and hit it with the wet sand again. (very fine sandpaper both times) Finally a nice buff and wax, and the only place you could see any damage was where the plastic bumper was damaged (much like yours)

Of course, doing this takes a lot off the clear layer, so it probably wasn't the best option, but I was just getting the car ready to sell so I could buy the Z

elmz · 07-21-2010, 12:49 PM

That's not gonna buff out, it will need to be repainted. But look on the bright side, maybe you can black out the rear valance =).

Cmike2780 · 07-21-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

That's not gonna buff out, it will need to be repainted. But look on the bright side, maybe you can black out the rear valance =).

It's already black

WarmAndSCSI · 07-20-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by trentisafagg.

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To the OP, sorry about the bumper, but like everybody said, that's gonna need a respray.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-20-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

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Off subject, but your screen name cracks me up.

vividracing · 07-20-2010, 07:26 PM

I suggest light rubbing compound and touch up paint. What I mean by touch up paint is, the guys the car dealers call when they accidentally hit something with a customers car. Some of these guys are really good and can blend paint well.

OR

Just repaint the bumper.

07-20-2010, 11:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 849	I'd rather pay with my own money rather going through the insurance company. They'd have to send someone over to inspect the damage and then estimate the time it'll take them to fix it. And remember your insurance premium will go up! So in the end it's not worth it, even with your deductible. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-20-2010, 07:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 39 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 40	I suggest light rubbing compound and touch up paint. What I mean by touch up paint is, the guys the car dealers call when they accidentally hit something with a customers car. Some of these guys are really good and can blend paint well. OR Just repaint the bumper. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

07-20-2010, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
specZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 336 Drives: On The Weekends Rep Power: 25	trentisafagg. Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: fort smith Posts: 2 Drives: 04 Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 1 Why am I not surprised?

07-20-2010, 07:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 17	Appreciate the responses. Thanks, im gonna have it checked out by a local shop and see what they give me an estimate.. $500 deductible cringe

07-21-2010, 07:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 17	Shouldn't cost more than $400-$500 to repaint it. Forget insurance not worth the claim.

07-20-2010, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 17	oh the pain... ouch...

07-20-2010, 11:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
webnola Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	you can fix this yourself for under $50. buy some sand paper, primer, spray touch up paint, and clearcoat and you are good. just did this on my accord and it came out surprisingly perfect i got my paint and clearcoat from Nissan 370Z Touch Up Paint, then went to pep boys for the sand paper and primer. found a nice day and spend a couple hours to fix it, most of the time was actually spent waiting for stuff to dry.

07-21-2010, 10:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
texasviking Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 160 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 17	I did the exact same thing with my old civic. (My civic was black too.) My buddy at the paint and body shop said he could sand and repaint the damaged area, but it would be obvious. Total bill with "friends and fam" discount came out to about $650 to sand and repaint the entire bumper. I ended up having my other buddy (detailer) wet sand the fine scratches and buff the hell out of it. Then, he went over all of the paint chips with a paint pen, let it dry overnight, and hit it with the wet sand again. (very fine sandpaper both times) Finally a nice buff and wax, and the only place you could see any damage was where the plastic bumper was damaged (much like yours) Of course, doing this takes a lot off the clear layer, so it probably wasn't the best option, but I was just getting the car ready to sell so I could buy the Z

07-21-2010, 12:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 19	That's not gonna buff out, it will need to be repainted. But look on the bright side, maybe you can black out the rear valance =).