Welp!! My cars first boo boo - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

rawrmatty · 08-20-2014, 04:37 PM

So I just got my first scratch on my car and it is entirely my fault uuuughh!

Was pulling into a parking space but came it a little to wide and barely nicked my front bumper into the curb. Yes I am a idiot I should pay more attention etc....

Does anyone have experience with a similar curb rash to your front bumper ?

How much do you think it would cost to get it repaired ?

If the cost are the same as a TRD front lip should I just go that route so its covered up ?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and please keep the trolling to a minimum

Jyn · 08-20-2014, 04:40 PM

Most places will remove the bumper, tape, sand, spray, repeat prev. 2 steps, then clear. I'd say maybe $350-$400 since you're in Cali.

Or find a Mexican shop to do it for $100. The results will be hit-or-miss.

Shagaliscious · 08-20-2014, 04:41 PM

I did the same thing.

I just tell people it's a "battle scar".

FR-S89 · 08-20-2014, 04:43 PM

I just had by entire bumper repainted for 6 bills. Granted.. the damage was alot worse than yours. Luckily your paint is allot easier to match so it should be cheaper... I'd say approx $500 for a pro job, maybe 400 because everything is cheaper in america. Best of luck, and stay away from the mexican shops!

ihaskrayon · 08-20-2014, 04:43 PM

Your car is totaled

rawrmatty · 08-20-2014, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaskrayon

Your car is totaled

I knew it!

guess I have to get a new one now!

rawrmatty · 08-20-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyn

Most places will remove the bumper, tape, sand, spray, repeat prev. 2 steps, then clear. I'd say maybe $350-$400 since you're in Cali.

Or find a Mexican shop to do it for $100. The results will be hit-or-miss.

with that price do you think it would be better just to opt for the TRD front lip ? It would be very close to that price range and I was considering one down the line.

HeadBanger · 08-20-2014, 04:53 PM

How much do you care about it being perfect?
Going to a detailer to buff out the small stuff and using some touch up will be cheaper

ModalSoul37 · 08-20-2014, 05:03 PM

Get the TRD kit, looks amazing!

Jyn · 08-20-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rawrmatty

with that price do you think it would be better just to opt for the TRD front lip ? It would be very close to that price range and I was considering one down the line.

Depends on the price you can get it painted for and whether you're okay with just having a front lip and not the other panels.

Ammunition · 08-20-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rawrmatty

Was pulling into a parking space [...]

But in seriousness that totally sucks that you got a scrape like that - best of luck getting it fixed up. Maybe you can buy a lip that will help hide it if it still looks off after having it touched-up?

vividracing · 08-20-2014, 06:04 PM

You are probably looking at 300-400$ depending on the shop. If it was my car I would just put a TRD or C-West kit on it.

rawrmatty · 08-20-2014, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ammunition

But in seriousness that totally sucks that you got a scrape like that - best of luck getting it fixed up. Maybe you can buy a lip that will help hide it if it still looks off after having it touched-up.

yeah... I am more disappointed in myself then anything.

Pretty much all in my head is should've could've would've.

Oh well though like I said I might just opt to get a painted TRD lip kit and just cover it up cause I wanted to get one in the future anyways but wanted to wait awhile so I guess a blessing in disguise ? lol...

Does anyone know in the releasing of the new 1.0 series that possibly their will be a USDM TRD lip kit with the other colors and not just yellow ?

I was trying to look up some post that talked about that but had no luck.

humfrz · 08-20-2014, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

I did the same thing.

I just tell people it's a "battle scar".

Yep, scars happen.......

I'd suggest you buff it out as best as you can; wait a week and see if you still notice it ...... if you do ..... how many $ worth.

humfrz

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rawrmatty Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Monogram FRS Location: Rancho Cucamonga CA Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Welp!! My cars first boo boo So I just got my first scratch on my car and it is entirely my fault uuuughh! Was pulling into a parking space but came it a little to wide and barely nicked my front bumper into the curb. Yes I am a idiot I should pay more attention etc.... Does anyone have experience with a similar curb rash to your front bumper ? How much do you think it would cost to get it repaired ? If the cost are the same as a TRD front lip should I just go that route so its covered up ? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and please keep the trolling to a minimum Attached Images

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Jyn Noob Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FR-S Mammogram Location: Austin Posts: 1,585 Thanks: 574 Thanked 870 Times in 479 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Most places will remove the bumper, tape, sand, spray, repeat prev. 2 steps, then clear. I'd say maybe $350-$400 since you're in Cali. Or find a Mexican shop to do it for $100. The results will be hit-or-miss. __________________ :@ChaoyD

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