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have a scratched bumper and need help/tips on painting this myself since bodyshops charge an arm and a leg..thanks for your time. 
how do i repair this??
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ouch thats gota hurt, somthing hit u i take it?
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ya i was backing out of a parking space and i got hit but the cop said it was my faultso i negotiated with her not to call insurance because ill be paying up the [email protected] yeah..im screwed..lol
ouch thats gota hurt, somthing hit u i take it?
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ya i was backing out of a parking space and i got hit but the cop said it was my fault
so i negotiated with her not to call insurance because ill be paying up the [email protected] yeah..im screwed..lol
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some of that looks like stuff off he bumper...for that, try scratchX and maybe some of it will polish/buff off.
for the paint gouges, you can try lanka or http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=95560.0
for the paint gouges, you can try lanka or http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=95560.0
[quote author=gar187er link=topic=137163.msg2956876#msg2956876 date=1235439421]
another reason as to why everyone should back into parking spots....
and yes the cop is right, your backing up, its your fault cause you cant see whats coming...
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not only that, but if ur backign out into their lane they should have the right away, no?
but it doesnt look too bad! hopefully its not that costly.
another reason as to why everyone should back into parking spots....
and yes the cop is right, your backing up, its your fault cause you cant see whats coming...
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not only that, but if ur backign out into their lane they should have the right away, no?
but it doesnt look too bad! hopefully its not that costly.
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Tough spot for a repair. Lots of curves. You'll need to sand down the area very well. Then you'll need to but a "flexible" body filler. Fill and sand to shape. Primer the spot. Then re-sand the entire bumper with a 400-600 grit paper. Then paint the entire bumper to do it right.
You'll need a basecoat, and clearcoat. Also a spraygun with a compressor to do it right.
If you want to use a spray can, it'll look like garbage. Thats if they even make that color in a spray can.
Sorry you got hit, but a professional bodyshop is the only way to go on that kind of repair. Its not as simple as you may think.
You'll need a basecoat, and clearcoat. Also a spraygun with a compressor to do it right.
If you want to use a spray can, it'll look like garbage. Thats if they even make that color in a spray can.
Sorry you got hit, but a professional bodyshop is the only way to go on that kind of repair. Its not as simple as you may think.
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yes well i would rather spend the money for different mods than fixing the bumper as of now...first i have to get rid of my girlfriend because thats where most of my money goes....if i find a way to get rid of her ill most definetly go to a body shop.. :lol:
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Keep the GF, skip the mods, and fix the bumper. Just my opinion.
Nothing looks worse then a modded car without a GF in it and a roughed up body part.
Nothing looks worse then a modded car without a GF in it and a roughed up body part.
[quote author=Carowen link=topic=137163.msg2957019#msg2957019 date=1235442712]
buy a new bumper?
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A new bumper would still need to be painted.
The only way to repair this damage is a full repaint of the bumper cover and unless you have access to professional spray equipment and you are an expert painter, a body shop is the only way you are going to be able to get this done.
buy a new bumper?
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A new bumper would still need to be painted.
The only way to repair this damage is a full repaint of the bumper cover and unless you have access to professional spray equipment and you are an expert painter, a body shop is the only way you are going to be able to get this done.
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[quote author=tesprit link=topic=137163.msg2959520#msg2959520 date=1235531692]
The only way to repair this damage is a full repaint of the bumper cover and unless you have access to professional spray equipment and you are an expert painter, a body shop is the only way you are going to be able to get this done.
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Add in to that that while you can get your paint in a spray can most of Mazda's paints are very complex and can be difficult to blend. A good bodyshop will be able to do this.
The only way to repair this damage is a full repaint of the bumper cover and unless you have access to professional spray equipment and you are an expert painter, a body shop is the only way you are going to be able to get this done.
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Add in to that that while you can get your paint in a spray can most of Mazda's paints are very complex and can be difficult to blend. A good bodyshop will be able to do this.
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[quote author=bustednutz link=topic=137163.msg2958136#msg2958136 date=1235497469]
Keep the GF, skip the mods, and fix the bumper. Just my opinion.
Nothing looks worse then a modded car without a GF in it and a roughed up body part.
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i would rather have a modded car than a gf.....there are many girls in the world..to be exact to every man there is 1.5 girls...almost double..yes i think bodyshop is only way to go...time to go and get price quotes...ehhhh
Keep the GF, skip the mods, and fix the bumper. Just my opinion.
Nothing looks worse then a modded car without a GF in it and a roughed up body part.
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i would rather have a modded car than a gf.....there are many girls in the world..to be exact to every man there is 1.5 girls...almost double..yes i think bodyshop is only way to go...time to go and get price quotes...ehhhh
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