gcutchin

This is my first post. I recently bought this 08 TL Type S, which I love. I'm trying to bring it up to 100% and I would appreciate some advice regarding the repair of a blemish in the front bumper. The previous owner had a front plate but that's not required here in Indiana. When I removed the bracket I found that the bumper had been damaged. Attached are photos.

One way or another, I definitely want to get it fixed. I think I have three choices.
1. To have the front bumper completely replaced (Cost $750 based on reputable body shop quote)
2. Have the front bumper repaired, not replaced (Cost $550 based on quote from a different body shop. I'm somewhat concerned that it may not be perfect when done.
3. Leave it "as is" and just put a European style vanity license plate on it. (I'm a little afraid that the plate would "stick out" a little on the right side, but maybe not.

I would really appreciate opinions from other who may have had similar issues. Thanks.

After all of this, I find that apparently I can't upload the photos. Can someone please tell me how to do this? Thanks.

EvilVirus

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Use photobucket or imageshack


In all honesty, if its only blemish and no actual structural damage to the bumper cover. I would just have it repainted and $550 to repaint is high if it only requires to paint it. I suggest to keep looking around.

TVL65

Repaint for sure, I just had sections of mine repainted due to road rash & it looks great. Make sure its a reputable body shop & has proper equipment, mine was $700 but that included the front bumper (A-spec) and side sections plus some minor body work. A new spoiler plus paint is just too expensive.

truonghthe

since you mention your car is a Type S model make sure they buy OEM parts otherwise you will stuck with a base bumper.

gcutchin

Thanks for everyone's advice. I hope to upload some pictures as so as I learn how.