Bumper touch-up question
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2003 E55 K1
Bumper touch-up question
I have some small scratches on my front bumper. One shop wanted to charge me $800 to repaint. The problem is that he said he had to remove the entire front bumper from the car so as to clear coat the bumper and I was concerned that he would screw something up in the process. Another shop said he could touch up the scratches for $300 without taking off the bumper, but would not be able to clear coat. As a result, the touched-up area might get a little cloudy after 3 years. What would you guys do?
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I've got a similar question. I wonder if anyone can give opinions on a paint job with clear coat vs just a 1 day job by Bumper Medic? There is a cost difference and time difference, and I wondered if anyone had major objections to me getting it painted by the one day process??
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What is the real difference, though. be honest, I am already planning to do it right, since I am a picky ***. But, i was thinking of doing the "easy" way as a temporary fix since it will be painted anyway.
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Temporary is a diff situation...long term you should get it done right and get the clearcoat back on. My F bumper has the license holes in it and since its silver...I just put the plugs in it instead of getting them filled and painting the whole thing. Silver is the absolute worst color to try and match perfect.....I can't deal with 2 different shades on a car. I had to go the plug route.
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my front bumper was drilled too. The dealer is going to have their touch up person fill in the bumper and fix the area. Im not too concerned about no clear coat because I plan on putting a clear bra on it. Id rather the paint be a little off than seeing the multiple holes in the bumper.
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Is there any difference in the paint that the Bumper Medic uses versus the body shop? Why is one a week job and one a day. The Bumper guy said something his paint drying faster, but now I am worried. Also, even if I only do it temporary, will it have any issues later to get a nice clean job or will they strip the old stuff?
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Coalman, I use a shop off 51 East called Royal Automotive. He does great work and knows his stuff when it comes to MB's BMW's etc. It's almost all he works on, i can shoot you his contact info if you'd like let me know.
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Originally Posted by lauer87
Coalman, I use a shop off 51 East called Royal Automotive. He does great work and knows his stuff when it comes to MB's BMW's etc. It's almost all he works on, i can shoot you his contact info if you'd like let me know.
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Originally Posted by psk145
my front bumper was drilled too. The dealer is going to have their touch up person fill in the bumper and fix the area. Im not too concerned about no clear coat because I plan on putting a clear bra on it. Id rather the paint be a little off than seeing the multiple holes in the bumper.
Inspect the work...as Most Bumper / Air brush shops DO NOT USE OE Paints and PUSH the Paints with Extra Hardener to to reduce drying time...that produces shrinkage...One will see where the repair was done .....Also Most mobile touch up guys dont use primer....yet another cost cutting move
Have it done correct and remove the bumper and have a decent shop respray the bumper using Quality Paints ...It costs more but its worth it!
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Originally Posted by MARK CUMMINS
Inspect the work...as Most Bumper / Air brush shops DO NOT USE OE Paints and PUSH the Paints with Extra Hardener to to reduce drying time...that produces shrinkage...One will see where the repair was done .....Also Most mobile touch up guys dont use primer....yet another cost cutting move
Have it done correct and remove the bumper and have a decent shop respray the bumper using Quality Paints ...It costs more but its worth it!
Have it done correct and remove the bumper and have a decent shop respray the bumper using Quality Paints ...It costs more but its worth it!
I parked next to a brand new MB and couldn't tell any difference despite 2 years of deep south heat and wear and tear. I hope that I won't need paint soon but if I do I will insist on the shop using OEM Nanopaint.
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Originally Posted by m52e55
Vader,
where did youe get your bumper plugs-looks good as option to repaint. thx.
where did youe get your bumper plugs-looks good as option to repaint. thx.
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Originally Posted by MARK CUMMINS
Inspect the work...as Most Bumper / Air brush shops DO NOT USE OE Paints and PUSH the Paints with Extra Hardener to to reduce drying time...that produces shrinkage...One will see where the repair was done .....Also Most mobile touch up guys dont use primer....yet another cost cutting move
Have it done correct and remove the bumper and have a decent shop respray the bumper using Quality Paints ...It costs more but its worth it!
Have it done correct and remove the bumper and have a decent shop respray the bumper using Quality Paints ...It costs more but its worth it!
I would have a shop do it, but I've only had the car a week, and I dont think I can part with it for a while. Plus, I dont think the dealer would spring for the bill. If it doesnt come out the way I like, my salesman is going to try and get me the AMG euro plate like the one on the CLK DTM in the showroom.
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Originally Posted by psk145
you can also get plugs from the specialty fastener drawer at home depot, paint them with touch up paint, and have the same end result
