front bumper paint touch ups?

so i've been tossing this idea around to touch up my front bumper. unfortunately the previous owners did not take very good care of the car and as soon as i brought it home i washed it and the bugs on the bumper began peeling little spots of paint off. i don't really want the bill of a body shop, and i've been on paintscratch.com, would it be hard to do if i just took a day and touched up all the little spots? or is this a dumb idea and i should suck it up and get it done professionally?

 

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You could always give it a try. This stuff is supposed to be really good to eliminate the blobs you typically get. I'm trying the same method on my hood.

 

http://www.langka.com/paint_chip_repair.php#repairingdeep

thanks! this looks really helpful. i also recently was in a minor fender bender and the other drivers insurance is paying for the paint to fix my back bumper, should i just to a double whammy and get the front done because they have the paint mixed? or i could just do it myself on a nice day haha

also thanks for the quick reply

It may be worthwhile to let them shoot the front bumper too. I'm hoping my hood will come out ok with all the chips on it. Turcks suck.

you should see if you can get it done by the body shop, maybe see if they can work it into the insurance claim if its not to late. Offer them cash for the whole thing as well.

My recommendation is Dr. Colorchip.

 

www.drcolorchip.com

866-372-2548

 

It is awsome because you can actually smear it over the bumper and it blends right in without leaving paint blobs. I have it and I love it.

Have it done professionally. I can see spider web cracks from the pics.

 

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Have it done professionally. I can see spider web cracks from the pics.

 

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x2 and ive got the same thing (spiderweb)

thanks guys! ill probably have it done professionally because of the cracks once i get the money. i appreciate the responses!

Yeah, take it to a bodyshop and get it sprayed. Then get a clear bra or you'll be in the same boat in a year. Subaru paint FTL.

Or, you could use the chips as an excuse to offroad your car like I did

 

My paint is already ruined from highway driving, so it takes the "worry" away when I park my car, or go mudding with it.

 

PS.. see you around bing!

Yeah, take it to a bodyshop and get it sprayed. Then get a clear bra or you'll be in the same boat in a year. Subaru paint FTL.

 

++ When I picked up my 05 in 07, the front bumper was already toasted with pits and chips. The dealer agreed to respray/replace the bumper. I think they replaced as the new one didn't look resprayed but brand new.

 

Regardless, 3 years later and my front bumper looks awful again. I'm an anal retentive driver and car care guy and keep my car meticulous, don't tailgate, don't drive on long road trips on the highway etc. etc. Makes no difference. I swear I could pee on the front end and it would chip. It's the quality/thickness of the paint, no doubt about it.

Dr Color Chip is the easiest thing to use for the bumper. Grab a paintbrush and put it on...wait a few minutes and wipe it off. Works great. I also have Lanka, it works well if you want to use the factory touch up paint, but it takes a lot longer to apply. Both work very well.

How id Dr Color Chip for the hood? I've got Route 80 highway chips all over my hood.

sounds good guys! ill probably pick a day and do some of the easier places then get some of the harder places professionally done.