Chipped my bumper paint

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Old 10-24-2005, 06:51 PM
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Chipped my bumper paint

I chipped the paint on my rear bumper today and it is really annoying me. It's not that big of a chip, 1/4 the sizr of a mechanical pencil eraser, but I want to get it fixed. How much do you guys think is a good estimate to re-paint the bumper?

Would I even need to repaint the whole thing? I was thinking some touch up paint and a skilled body shop may be the best bet.
Old 10-24-2005, 07:07 PM
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I would get some touch up paint and use a toothpick. Gently fill the hole after cleaning it with alcohol. Layer it slowly until the touch up area is raised more than the bumper. Let it dry a couple minutes in between coats. You might have to do 6 or 7 to achieve that level but the end result is worth it. Than let it dry over night. Buy some 1500/or 2000 grit sand paper. Use a small piece of foam or something to rap the sand paper around.Snd the touch up area untill it blends down to the level of the rest of the bumper. Be careful not to sand the clear around the touchup area. Then buff that section. That is how the pros do it and I was taught by asking detailer friends and bodyshops. I have done it many times now and it turns out cherry. Also use the sand paper with water.
Old 10-24-2005, 07:20 PM
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u can use a touch-up paint pen
theres this all over ebay


or this one i use from autozone and pepboys(dupli-color)
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