Hit and ran.... how to fix? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Cyau · 06-20-2013, 09:42 PM

I really don't like to call it a curse, I really don't.... I was told touch up paint alone can't do the job, anyone experience on how to get this fixed? as detailed as possible please, as me being a noob..

This is my rear bumper btw.

Hawaiian · 06-21-2013, 12:17 AM

In chicago that's just called parking.

Wet sand and touch up paint. If the gouge is really deep a little bondo.

Perihelion · 06-21-2013, 12:23 AM

If you're not experienced with fixing paint, I would suggest you not do it yourself. Your spots aren't that big but paint is tricky, and you may end up making it worse.

marky · 06-21-2013, 12:23 AM

hello kitty band aid

but yeah pretty much what @Hawaiian said

Cyau · 06-21-2013, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perihelion

If you're not experienced with fixing paint, I would suggest you not do it yourself. Your spots aren't that big but paint is tricky, and you may end up making it worse.

This is actually what I'm worrying, Hawaiian explained it well, but I think I might make it worse...

Perihelion · 06-21-2013, 12:32 AM

You can just use touch up paint if you want a temporary fix and get it done by a professional down the road. It'll look better, but not perfect

Enraged21 · 06-21-2013, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marky

hello kitty band aid

but yeah pretty much what @Hawaiian said

lol

gily25 · 06-21-2013, 03:00 PM

Look around for body shop deals, some higher volume shops will have simple bumper repair deals like $199 for a total repaint. It's usually the newer tech learning to paint but I've never had a problem. Call a major dealership in your area and see who they use.

Lonewolf · 06-21-2013, 03:04 PM

For 10 bucks and some patience, touch-up paint will fix that well enough. You really won't be able to notice it unless you are right up on the car or looking for it...

When I was younger, every scratch and dent drove me crazy and I always paid to have them properly fixed. But then I realized that people are idiots and will continue to scratch, dent, and nick my car...I got over having a perfect car pretty quickly. Small stuff like that just gets touch up and I move on.

06-20-2013, 09:42 PM	#1
Cyau Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: UltraMarine FRS MT Location: SoCal Posts: 198 Thanks: 43 Thanked 44 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hit and ran.... how to fix? I really don't like to call it a curse, I really don't.... I was told touch up paint alone can't do the job, anyone experience on how to get this fixed? as detailed as possible please, as me being a noob.. This is my rear bumper btw. Attached Images

06-21-2013, 12:17 AM	#2
Hawaiian That guy Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Ultramarine mt FR-S Location: chicago Posts: 2,370 Thanks: 692 Thanked 1,389 Times in 730 Posts Mentioned: 71 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In chicago that's just called parking. Wet sand and touch up paint. If the gouge is really deep a little bondo. __________________ Ultramarine mt FR-S P&L stage 1 turbo Prime Motoring Flex fuel Jr Tuned 506whp @17psi (e73)

06-21-2013, 12:23 AM	#3
Perihelion Unemployed DIY Ninja Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ, 1983 MB SD300 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 672 Thanks: 200 Thanked 178 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If you're not experienced with fixing paint, I would suggest you not do it yourself. Your spots aren't that big but paint is tricky, and you may end up making it worse. __________________ 2013 SWP Subaru BRZ - Panda'd FS: BNIB WORK 11R 17x9 +38 [Custom] 5x100 PCD [Custom] 56.1 Bore

06-21-2013, 12:32 AM	#6
Perihelion Unemployed DIY Ninja Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ, 1983 MB SD300 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 672 Thanks: 200 Thanked 178 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You can just use touch up paint if you want a temporary fix and get it done by a professional down the road. It'll look better, but not perfect __________________ 2013 SWP Subaru BRZ - Panda'd FS: BNIB WORK 11R 17x9 +38 [Custom] 5x100 PCD [Custom] 56.1 Bore

06-21-2013, 12:23 AM	#4
marky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2020 BRZ tS #54 Location: san diego ca Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 616 Thanked 824 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hello kitty band aid but yeah pretty much what @Hawaiian said

06-21-2013, 03:00 PM	#8
gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Look around for body shop deals, some higher volume shops will have simple bumper repair deals like $199 for a total repaint. It's usually the newer tech learning to paint but I've never had a problem. Call a major dealership in your area and see who they use.

06-21-2013, 03:04 PM	#9
Lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Moped Location: CA Posts: 4,300 Thanks: 4,905 Thanked 2,131 Times in 1,195 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For 10 bucks and some patience, touch-up paint will fix that well enough. You really won't be able to notice it unless you are right up on the car or looking for it... When I was younger, every scratch and dent drove me crazy and I always paid to have them properly fixed. But then I realized that people are idiots and will continue to scratch, dent, and nick my car...I got over having a perfect car pretty quickly. Small stuff like that just gets touch up and I move on.

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