Okay, so I was making a U turn in my neighborhood, and ended up running into a curb scraping my front bumper a good amount. What makes me mad is... I kind of knew I wasn't going to make it, but I went for it anyway.

What's the best way to fix this? Can a dealer or an autobody place touch this up without a full bumper repaint? How much would it cost? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks,


Ray

 

Mine looks the same though I've got it further towards the middle on the bottom parts (didn't make a steep driveway like I thought I would have lol). I can't quite tell from the pic but it looks pretty deep, if that's the primer. My other half says that doesn't look deep and you might be able to buff that out with an aggressive compound along with other products.

When you run your fingernail through it...does it catch? If so, you'll need a re-paint

 

Yes, it does catch :/. Will I need full bumper repaint? How much will it cost? These things have the fucking shittiest turning radius!!

 

Looks like mine

 

Just get an a- spec lip it will cover that right up

 

+ 1

I was just thinking that

 

^ +1.

But ouch.

 

At least yours is at the bottom of it/barely noticeable.

 

Where can I get one? And how much would it cost?

 

It will cost the same or less than getting the bumper repaired & propery sprayed to match.
Im thinking 250-300. Just a guess though

 

Wow, sweet! I'm definitely getting one then.

 

Where can I get one from?

 

There is a group buy currently going for the whole kit now but I think you can get the front for $265 shipped.
https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/spec-kit-group-buy-under-%24750-shipped-802311/
PM AckTL05 and he can confirm this.

 

+1 for the lip kit... perfect excuse

 

Can't get the front without the rear and sides though

 

like everyone said get the a-spec lip. before you install it. remove the fog/grill housing lightly sand any scuff marks smooth with some high grit sandpaper. then spray it with a can of flat black krylon fusion. the curb-rash will just be a bad memory.

then you'll want the a-spec sides and rear.....just dont go off any curbs or back into any poles and you'll be fine.

 

Thanks for the look out budd! I'd get on that but I'm not planning to drop that much cash on this right now. But the front lip itself sounds good for 265. Would it look good by itself? Or do people usually get the whole kit or don't at all?

 

Yes! I never would of thought of that. I will do that. Do you think getting the front lip by itself is a good idea? Or would it be pointless?

 

^ The front lip by itself doesn't look that bad. That's what I got first then the rear. Wondering if I should get the sides now and just complete it.

 

Got ya. Where can I find aspec parts besides forums

 

Your local dealer but after tax you'll end up spending close to $400. The forums/internet is your best bet.

 

K, thanks! Will look.

 

one more Q... When you say front lip by itself doesn't look that bad, what you mean? Does it look weird? or unequal to the OEM rear?

 

To me it would look funny but I don't think that you would notice the difference to much. It would be better to get the whole kit but if you can only afford the front... get the front.

 

Yes, I know exactly what you mean. Right now, yes, I am going to get the front. Most likely rear a little after that.

 

Get the front for now to cover that up,

then save up for the rest of the kit if you don't like how it looks.

Can't go wrong with A-Spec.

 

this.

+1

 

Ouch, sorry to hear.

You learned about the Acura TL's turning radius the hard way =(

I can pull U-turns like nothing in my minivan but for my TL I mostly have to do 3 point; it sucks.

 

Yes.
And I bet! My dad's Dodge Durango can literally poop on any turn, ha. Big disadvantage imo. :/

 

Bro this happend to my lambo the other day and I got real mad so next day woke up said fuck it bought a yellow aston martin

 

Dayyyum son.

 

Ya, rashes suck.. here's my curb rash I my wheel. I repaired it right away:

 

Damn. How'd you repair that?

 

 

Damn that sucks.

 

Nothing like an eighteen year old kid driving a vehicle too expensive for his experience complaining about the turning radius being the reason he screwed up.

el-oh-freaking-el.

 

Sorry. We're always careful, but it happens to everyone.

 

You're 25, not 45. He's hardly a kid to you.

 

Actually, yes he is. You even more so. Are you going to continue to try and troll me around today?