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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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The first "ding"

Hit a curb...no dent just scratched. Any one have a guess on how much it might cost to fix?
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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ouch. bumper repair and respray...min. $400. just had mine repaired (though on a VERY small area) and resprayed to blend.

are there actually gouges on the bumper or light scrapes/scratches?
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Should be able to fix that area. I'm thinking $350-$370. Shop around for quotes!
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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your better off just paying 300 bux to get a front lip to cover that up.. lol

thats what id do..
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by potmilkz
your better off just paying 300 bux to get a front lip to cover that up.. lol

thats what id do..
^^^man you and i think alike.

the same thing happened to me on my 09 and i just left it alone because i knew that the the underspoiler kit will cover it. if you plan on painting it it will probably set you back about $350-$450 for a decent paint job.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Thanks for the replies....going to the dealership soon and get a quote.
One thing I'd like to ask.....there is another Acura dealer near me(not where I bought the car). Is it a good idea to bring it to the other dealer to get a quote, since I didn't buy it there?
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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just take it to a few body shops for quotes. the dealer will just take it to their body shop anyway (which may or may not be good, just depends). i would rather deal with the shop directly...but i'm really OCD anal. granted teh upside of having the dealer take care of it....,you'll get a loaner while your car is subletted to the body shop for the work.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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i repeat.... buy the lip instead!!! dont waste your money on paint when the lip covers it up!!!!!
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TLtrigirl
just take it to a few body shops for quotes. the dealer will just take it to their body shop anyway (which may or may not be good, just depends). i would rather deal with the shop directly...but i'm really OCD anal. granted teh upside of having the dealer take care of it....,you'll get a loaner while your car is subletted to the body shop for the work.
I agree. A good body shop will probably be less expensive than the dealer and they should be able to match the paint without a problem. But you definitely should get recommendations from people who have gotten body work done and were happy with the results. Nothing better than word of mouth.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TLtrigirl
...but i'm really OCD anal.
I think I have met the woman of my dream!! I am the most anal person you will ever meet

OP....I would do as others have suggested, get the front skirt and that will cover the damage...if you look at my pics, that is what I have on my car and gives the front a nice aggressive stance. If you are going to pay a few hundred to repair, why not spend the money and enhance the look of teh car, unless you dislike the look of the front skirt.

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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by weather
I think I have met the woman of my dream!! I am the most anal person you will ever meet
LOL. i scare my dealer when i show up...and my body shop...well they took care of me b/c they can appreciate someone who loves their car
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