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    bumper chips

    hey guys.. i was wondering if anyone knew any good shops or w.e that would paint my bumper for a fairly cheap price.. i got quite a alot of rock chips on my front bumper i just wanted to clean them up.... any ideas on how to do this myself or get it done nicely w/o spending too much.. thx...
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  • #2
    Re: bumper chips

    paint the whole thing over, or buy touch up paint from a dealer.
    2002 VW Golf GT TDI
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    • #3
      Re: bumper chips

      i was thinking about sanding it and painting it over myself... anybody tried that before.. if yes how were the results???

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      • #4
        Re: bumper chips

        Mr Chippy Forge Rd In the SE will fill in all your chips and "returning it to look like new" so they say.. It'll run you about $200 for all chips on the hood and front bumper... If you decide to go that way post some before and after pics!
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        • #5
          Re: bumper chips

          also interested in Mr. Chippy's work.

          I haven't done my bumper yet, but I did my grille. Temperature has a big impact. If it's in the sun, the paint will not dry smooth. Cold isn't that great either. 15-20degrees, and out of the sun (and dust, and bugs...) is best. The duplicolor stuff Cdn Tire sells was a great match for me. Got a primer, a paint, and a clear, and just followed the directions with dry times and whatnot. Remember that car paint is about as viscous as water and runs like crazy if you hit a spot for too long. Don't move the can back and fourth while spraying, you will get uneven paint, or running at the spot you change directions. Spray past the edge of the bumper, then stop if you can. Lots of light coats.. don't try to cover the primer in one go... it will run for sure. My biggest problem was my impatience. Give yourself enough time!

          I noticed that this paint will chip easier that the OEM stuff if its on the front end of the car, but i've seen that with professional jobs too.
          Last edited by stefan; 03-24-2008, 01:45 PM.
          Stefan
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          • #6
            Re: bumper chips

            u wrench it has a bay and all the tools u need to sand and paint ur car parts. I was gonna go this route of doing it myself but when i started calculating all the time that it would take to do it myself and what the cost would come out to(gotta pay by the hour for using equipment and bay) it came just a few hundred less then what i got quoted by a decent body shop here in calgary
            Originally posted by RedMile
            Don't bug the receiver though, he's far to busy to help you out.
            Originally posted by Smarty39
            haha, thanks man...I take it you're the receiver lol?

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