is this fixable by a respray?

kittens · 08-27-2013, 06:10 PM

As some of you may know I managed to hit my front end

I took my license plate off and noticed two "v" shaped indentations where it was pressing against the plastic of the frame... I put one in a picture, and there are some rock chip like marks (as shown) plus a long scratch (12 inches or so)

will a respray fix all of this? I had gotten a quote and the dealer said it would but that was before I saw the "v" indents... and it was $687

anyone have any recommendation on if I should find a cheaper body shop? Do other body shops color match? (brilliant silver)

Also one last question, theres probably some threads on this but not sure... How would Dr. Colorchip be on this?

Felix 808 · 08-27-2013, 06:51 PM

That is going to take a little fill.

MarkGideon · 08-27-2013, 07:28 PM

I have scuff all the way through the paint on the outer edge of my bumper cover from a piece of 2X4 that was in the road. Body shop quoted me $450 for a repair, which included removal of the bumper, prep and respray of the whole bumper. The shop would also take care of any deep chips on the bumper, so when done will be like new. I would suggest at least taking to a good local shop for a quote, and probably a better price.

kittens · 08-27-2013, 09:29 PM

Yeah that's what I'm going to do... Thanks

DEpointfive0 · 08-27-2013, 09:33 PM

Going to need a fill as Felix stated above, but $300-450 is what you should spend, depends if they take the bumper off or not.
And I recommend YOU do it, if you know how to, because they MIGHT not know where all the pop clips and BS are

Mt Tam I am · 08-28-2013, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix 808

That is going to take a little fill.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Going to need a fill as Felix stated above, but $300-450 is what you should spend, depends if they take the bumper off or not.
And I recommend YOU do it, if you know how to, because they MIGHT not know where all the pop clips and BS are

I agree

Meulen · 08-28-2013, 09:44 AM

A good general rule of thumb is if you can feel it, it needs a respray. However, you can tough it up to where it's hardly noticeable if you take your time and are careful.

you'll need soem touch up paint and some clear coat. Once you touch up the spot and let it dry, dab a layer of clear over it. Then wet sand the area flat. Progress with 1200 then 1500 and lastly 2000 grit wet sand paper. Then buf the area out and re-wax

kenchan · 08-28-2013, 02:12 PM

op- you'll need to get professional body work for that, not some touchup job.

honestly if my car had that, would just run the front plate and use the funds elsewhere.

10MPlayer · 08-28-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

op- you'll need to get professional body work for that, not some touchup job.

honestly if my car had that, would just run the front plate and use the funds elsewhere.

+1

Felix 808 · 08-28-2013, 02:42 PM

It would be a great time to shave the front emblem if you ever wanted to before body work & repainting it.

DEpointfive0 · 08-28-2013, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

op- you'll need to get professional body work for that, not some touchup job.

honestly if my car had that, would just run the front plate and use the funds elsewhere.

Luciano13 · 08-29-2013, 04:05 AM

Im not sure exactly where the dent is cause its a close pic. But by the looks of it, u cam get a colour matched nismo front bumper finisher(mustache) for 280$

08-27-2013, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	is this fixable by a respray? As some of you may know I managed to hit my front end I took my license plate off and noticed two "v" shaped indentations where it was pressing against the plastic of the frame... I put one in a picture, and there are some rock chip like marks (as shown) plus a long scratch (12 inches or so) will a respray fix all of this? I had gotten a quote and the dealer said it would but that was before I saw the "v" indents... and it was $687 anyone have any recommendation on if I should find a cheaper body shop? Do other body shops color match? (brilliant silver) Also one last question, theres probably some threads on this but not sure... How would Dr. Colorchip be on this?

08-27-2013, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	That is going to take a little fill. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

08-27-2013, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	I have scuff all the way through the paint on the outer edge of my bumper cover from a piece of 2X4 that was in the road. Body shop quoted me $450 for a repair, which included removal of the bumper, prep and respray of the whole bumper. The shop would also take care of any deep chips on the bumper, so when done will be like new. I would suggest at least taking to a good local shop for a quote, and probably a better price. DEpointfive0 and kittens like this. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

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08-28-2013, 02:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	op- you'll need to get professional body work for that, not some touchup job. honestly if my car had that, would just run the front plate and use the funds elsewhere. Montez, kidkotic2001 and DEpointfive0 like this.

08-27-2013, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	Yeah that's what I'm going to do... Thanks

08-28-2013, 09:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3389	A good general rule of thumb is if you can feel it, it needs a respray. However, you can tough it up to where it's hardly noticeable if you take your time and are careful. you'll need soem touch up paint and some clear coat. Once you touch up the spot and let it dry, dab a layer of clear over it. Then wet sand the area flat. Progress with 1200 then 1500 and lastly 2000 grit wet sand paper. Then buf the area out and re-wax

08-28-2013, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	It would be a great time to shave the front emblem if you ever wanted to before body work & repainting it. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

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