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radon55 · 10-09-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RToyo86

For An already peppered bumper I'd just use a touch up pen to hide the damage a bit. Instead of a 10 foot issue it'll be a 3 foot issue.

A new or resprayed bumper.. PPF and ceramic go a long way to protect. I still have a few spots large shit broke the PPF and damaged the bumper.

Low cars suck when everyone is driving SUVs now. Trucks kick up all kinds of debris.

Edit I should have read the thread first so I didn't give the same answer 7 times.

Same. I think it means we have consensus though :P

RToyo86 · 10-09-2019, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by radon55

Same. I think it means we have consensus though :P

Agreed! Paint protection options have come a long way over the last decade.

When I learned ceramic coatings harden the paint a smidge that was enough of a reason for me to DIY it.

mrhayes1 · 10-10-2019, 07:20 PM

Your best bet is to get it fixed or just buy a new front bumper and then clear bra. I hear people who say just to have it repainted. Anyone that says this likely has never had a car repainted...To take a car like this to a reputable shop and have them repaint the front bumper to at least near OEM quality all while color matching the car is not cheap. You are looking at hundreds of dollars at least, maybe more. And what usually happens is the paint is crap and chips worse than OEM afterward.

I have clear bra on my front bumper and headlights. Years later, the car still looks new and I live in a state with more rocks than anywhere. Every freeway in Phoenix, Arizona is landscaped with rocks and they all flow out on the road every time it rains.

Will BRZ · 10-16-2019, 12:18 AM

Coming home from work today, this piece of trash (maybe wood, rubber, or a piece of tire or something) hit my front bumper. Made a solid noise and when I got out to check, there was a huge scuff mark on the passenger side of the bumper

As if my bumper wasn't bad enough lol luckily, there was no dents or anything. I'll have to go see about trying to get it buffed out and touched up or something. But yeah this sucks

N1rve · 10-31-2019, 11:42 PM

Just throwing this out there, but if you get the 3M PPF and purchase their service warranty, if debris puncture the film and damage the bumper, 3M will pay to get the film replaced and the bumper repainted.

Inazuma in NS · 12-04-2019, 04:44 PM

So I'm interested in the clear bra or PPF made by 3M however when I check their website ( https://www.nochip.ca/collections/su...ro-series-kits ) it only gives option for 2013 - 2016....I have the 2017 which I believe has a slight design change to the front bumper. Has anyone found this available in a 2017?

nikitopo · 08-23-2020, 03:43 AM

Was the paint quality improved in the latest models (MY2018 - ...) or is it the same?

new2subaru · 08-23-2020, 08:13 AM

I detailed the car yesterday and got to the front bumper and walked away lol

Where is the best place to get a prepainted bumper? (Canada)

JD001 · 08-23-2020, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

No. Was supposed to go in back in July but the guy we hired for the plants 2 hours from home quit and I am back to driving it once a week. Will hold off until spring. Again! I did have to touch up some nasty rust along the top of my windshield to tide me over though.

Yes

Although the deal was just for one year I felt like I was using him so just kept doing it. Three summers now.

BTW, still mowing the neighbour's lawn? Will come in good use when the Hakone needs a refresher..

Tcoat · 08-23-2020, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

BTW, still mowing the neighbour's lawn? Will come in good use when the Hakone needs a refresher..

I am.

JD001 · 08-23-2020, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I am.

Well done, setting a very good example in your neighbourhood!! I'm hearing that bartering is making a comeback!!

Tcoat · 08-23-2020, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Well done, setting a very good example in your neighbourhood!! I'm hearing that bartering is making a comeback!!

Is neighbour at cottage. I wouldn’t throw my neighbour at home a life ring if they were drowning much less cut their grass.

JD001 · 08-24-2020, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Is neighbour at cottage. I wouldn’t throw my neighbour at home a life ring if they were drowning much less cut their grass.

BTW, where is this cottage? Sounds idyllic..

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