Hit Parking Curb

[trinitron]

Went into an angled parking spot with a concrete curb/ledge at the end of it and chipped a bit of the front bumper.
It can't be seen from normal viewing angles but still something i want to fix or make look better as it is a new car.

Any suggestions on what steps to take? Somehow repair it? Excuse to buy myself a TRD body kit ? Ignore it?

[Rayme]

You need a whole new front end I'm afraid, this is good for scrap!

[_F-R-S_]

Pft sand it down repaint of put sum chewing gun in it

[trinitron]

Originally Posted by _F-R-S_

Pft sand it down repaint of put sum chewing gun in it

There is actually more chipped away then just paint..... Need something like plastic weld? I have no experience

god damn, this forum's ocd over chips/scratches has passed onto me

[scyzer]

Eh, if you have a lot of time to get it right then try this - it'll be a lot cheaper than a new bumper.

Try sanding it a little bit first to promote better adhesion.

Clean the thing with wax/grease remover then some isopropyl.

Body fill it (it's a two part epoxy like substance) slowly layer by layer so you minimize air bubbles.

Then sand back with 320 grit wet and dry till its the right shape.

Use 800 grit in the immediate vicinity surrounding it (for repainting purposes).

Tape around the area to prepare for respray - give it an area slightly bigger than the area you've gone over with 800 grit as you want to blend the paint in.

Use 1600-2000 very lightly in the area exposed through the tape/sheeting - this is to help blend clear coat.

Get flexible primer, matched acrylic spray paint and some clear.

Prime the area sanded with 800 grit (2 light coats) letting enough time between coats to flash.

Spray 4-5 light coats of the match paint - key here is to concentrate on the 800 grit area with very light coats and flick outwards to blend the paint in.

Wait 24 hours for the acrylic paint to completely dry.

Use isopropyl/lint-free microfiber towel to clean the area of dust.

Give it a couple of coats of clear.

Wait a week or two then cut and buff the area.

Should be good as new (though be careful not to get thinners near the repair - acrylic isn't as durable as urethane).

[trinitron]

Originally Posted by scyzer

Eh, if you have a lot of time to get it right then try this - it'll be a lot cheaper than a new bumper.

Try sanding it a little bit first to promote better adhesion.

Clean the thing with wax/grease remover then some isopropyl.

Body fill it (it's a two part epoxy like substance) slowly layer by layer so you minimize air bubbles.

Then sand back with 320 grit wet and dry till its the right shape.

Use 800 grit in the immediate vicinity surrounding it (for repainting purposes).

Tape around the area to prepare for respray - give it an area slightly bigger than the area you've gone over with 800 grit as you want to blend the paint in.

Use 1600-2000 very lightly in the area exposed through the tape/sheeting - this is to help blend clear coat.

Get flexible primer, matched acrylic spray paint and some clear.

Prime the area sanded with 800 grit (2 light coats) letting enough time between coats to flash.

Spray 4-5 light coats of the match paint - key here is to concentrate on the 800 grit area with very light coats and flick outwards to blend the paint in.

Wait 24 hours for the acrylic paint to completely dry.

Use isopropyl/lint-free microfiber towel to clean the area of dust.

Give it a couple of coats of clear.

Wait a week or two then cut and buff the area.

Should be good as new (though be careful not to get thinners near the repair - acrylic isn't as durable as urethane).

Thanks for the tips mate. Is it possible to just use suburu's touch up paint after body filling it and sanding it into a decent shape as you mentioned? Not so confident on the whole spray painting process and finding a color matching paint.
Also, any recommendations on what brand filler i should use?

[Xdragonxb0i]

There is color matched spray paint. That u could buy online

[trinitron]

Ordered the pearl white pack with base coat, pearl coat and tinted clear coat from dr.colorchip, shall post results later !