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Use non flexible bondo as there is no damage
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No idea why they used non flexible bondo as there is no damage to the bumper.
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Adjust lip height or ride height, you probably want
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If you're not going to adjust the lip height or ride height, you probably want to develop the skills anyway...
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My last bumper respray cost only $300.00 at a highly recommend pro shop.
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$700 for a bumper repair + respray is more than reasonable.
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if you ever repair any splits, you would have to use a epoxy for plastics and epoxy the split from the back and use a back up panel, made of something plastic , then finish off the repair.
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if you ever repair any splits, you would have to use a epoxy for plastics and epoxy the split from the back and use a back up panel, made of something plastic , then finish off the repair.
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if you ever repair any splits, you would have to use a epoxy for plastics and epoxy the split from the back and use a back up panel, made of something plastic , then finish off the repair.
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if you ever repair any splits, you would have to use a epoxy for plastics and epoxy the split from the back and use a back up panel, made of something plastic , then finish off the repair.
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You'll spend $50 on spray paint and clear coat and then still have to pay $700 to get it fixed right.
So my bumper must have flexed going over a speed bump last weekend. Took it really slow, didn't hear or feel anything until I got home and noticed big cracks in the paint and bondo from a previous paint job. No idea why they used non flexible bondo as there is no damage to the bumper.
Took the bumper into 2 shops today. First one wanted $700 and the second didn't want to touch it. So it looks like my buddies and I will be getting together this weekend to DIY it.
Obviously we need to remove all the bondo from the lower lip, smooth it out and paint/color sand/clear coat. Any body guys on here that can clue me in on any pitfalls I need to be aware of? I think I can get away with just painting the lower lip area, not the entire bumper.
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$700 for a bumper repair + respray is more than reasonable. why not just leave this to the pros before you end up hacking the front of your 911 with a rattle can DIY paint job?
+1. You'll spend $50 on spray paint and clear coat and then still have to pay $700 to get it fixed right.
Now, if you daily drive this car and expect the bumper to continue to take a beating, you might be more inclined to go the cheaper route -- don't. A good quality paint job will wear MUCH better than a rattle can job.
Edit: just my 2 cents.
Ummm.... unless you're willing to live with a little mis-match in colors, then go for it. But if it were me, I'd have the professionals paint match it and respray it. You can also save money by prep'n it yourself. My last bumper respray cost only $300.00 at a highly recommend pro shop. And believe it or not, it wasn't a cheapo MAACO job. To save some money, I removed the bumper and all the black grilles. It was matched perfectly.
Send it to me, and include your gas cap. I'll have it in and out for ~$400. Since it's a dark color, it'll look flawless for about 8-14 months. Then, it'll start to fade differently than the rest of the car. Can't help it, because of the chemistry of the paint.
My opinion is; Use a flex agent in the paint, and do it yourself. I don't advise on repairs because I don't have it in my hand and there's a lot of ways to screw up the filler repair. Live with the mismatch paint and save your money for something important. To get it perfect, $700 sounds about right for most major body shops in CA. Oh - it's going to happen again later....
Do it yourself. If it sucks, you can get it fixed. If it's awesome, spend the $650 on something more fun than handing it to a stranger.
If you're not going to adjust the lip height or ride height, you probably want to develop the skills anyway...
Well, based on the several "it's going to happen again" comments above it's a DIY job for me. Can't really see the point of spending $700 over and over again. It's only the bottom lip portion of the bumper, not the whole thing. Would rather spend $100 on materials and DIY it. If it's close then I'm good with that. If it sux, then I'm only out $100 and will take it to a shop. Win/Win.
That's what I said, ended up at a shop. Painting a car and especially a bumper is black art. Real wizards who do it well. Good Luck but I'm betting on $100 down the drain and the shop getting the work anyway.
Cant see whats wrong from the pic. I assume you know the difference in bondo and flexable parts repair material. So i assume you need to remove all the old, then repair with real bumper repair material. i keep this kind; and used it for many bumpers, any brand will do. after that you should spray the whole surface with a adhesion promoter then start priming / with flex agents in prime and clear
https://jet.com/product/detail/5a32a...a:2&code=PLA15
Depends on how picky you are. I know some that have rattle-canned it since it was down low, and probably going to get kissed by a curb again. Others want the car good as new.
Just thinking outside the box, might be worth a visit to your local porsche breakers or look for one for sale same colour, go and see if it matches up? No painting then just swap and no bondo to worry about anymore!
Yep, the 3M flexible bondo is what I got. Don't think I'll even need to use much of it as I pulled the bumper off the car and from the backside there appears to be no damage to the bumper, so god knows why someone used all that wrong type of bondo last time. Getting together with a couple of buds this weekend that have done bodywork before. It's only the lower lip. I think we'll be ok. If not, $700 it is.
if you ever repair any splits, you would have to use a epoxy for plastics and epoxy the split from the back and use a back up panel, made of something plastic , then finish off the repair. the repair material doesnt have and glueing capability
like this or other brands at paint stores
http://www.rshughes.com/p/3M-Scotch-...170324025613:s
Buddy of mine took my bumper over to a shop that painted 2 of his muscle cars. Did great work. Will do my whole bumper for $250! We'll see how it turns out.
Picked up my bumper from the body shop today and installed it back on the car (way easier coming off than going back on). Very happy with the way it turned out. The whole bumper got painted and it's a perfect match.
