[Dark_Knight_335]

I'm basically looking to mask off the majority of my bumper, and simply repaint the part that's all scraped up right now.

I purchased a can of aerosol paint in my color, along with the clearcoat can- just wondering if anyone has the facilities and the experience, and would be willing to help me do it.

Alternatively, should I just return the spray cans and have a body-shop do it? I'm on the fence here!

[evoix]

Dont do it dark knight. Return the cans and get it done professionally. I did this on my corolla and it looked like S*** lol

Either leave it the way it is or get it done professionally. It will look worse if you spray it.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Methinks you're right brother... I don't know what the fuck I was thinking LOL

Guess I'll go get some quotes around the area soon. Anyone in the New Jersey area know of a really good body/ paint shop?

I'll have to take the clear bra off my bumper, but I suppose that's a small price to pay- it's lifting in some areas and has to be redone anyway...

I hope ExpressPaint accepts returns!

[NightStalker]

Unless you vinyl it or plasti dip it using different pigments is better option cost wise compared to reprint then clear bra

Thinking of changing your color? Lol

[Dark_Knight_335]

Nah, just trying to cover this up on the cheap, but looks like I'll be banged for a restocking fee if I try to return it to express paint- oh well...maybe I'll just sell them to a forum member.

Not the lil mystery puddle, the scrapes :-S

[evoix]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Methinks you're right brother... I don't know what the fuck I was thinking LOL

Guess I'll go get some quotes around the area soon. Anyone in the New Jersey area know of a really good body/ paint shop?

I'll have to take the clear bra off my bumper, but I suppose that's a small price to pay- it's lifting in some areas and has to be redone anyway...

I hope ExpressPaint accepts returns!

Im proud of you for accepting the truth lol

[Chris_Rav]

The scrapes are on the underside of the bumper?

[El Cheapo Loco]

You will do fine in that area of the bumper. Those look like deep gouges so you will have to use epoxy filler to level it first.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by Chris_Rav

The scrapes are on the underside of the bumper?

Yep...

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by elcheapoloco

You will do fine in that area of the bumper. Those look like deep gouges so you will have to use epoxy filler to level it first.

Epoxy what?? Oh boy, I think I'll just hit up a body shop.

[Chris_Rav]

Just do it yourself, whats the worst that could happen? Its the same exact color that is on your car. So any way it comes out will look better then how it is now. There's a diy on here for filling holes in the bumper from a license plate bracket that goes over repainting the bumper with rattle cans.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by Chris_Rav

Just do it yourself, whats the worst that could happen? Its the same exact color that is on your car. So any way it comes out will look better then how it is now. There's a diy on here for filling holes in the bumper from a license plate bracket that goes over repainting the bumper with rattle cans.

You got a point there Chris LOL, how much worse can it get? I re-examined the damage, and there are some significant gouges in the bottom. As much as I was stoked to do it myself, I'm now thinking it would be best in the capable hands of a body shop, and I think I know JUST the folks locally who can handle it.

Anyone want to buy an unused set of BSM aerosol paint and clearcoat?

[rollinstone157]

I have similar scratches on the underside of my bumper--I had to get out of a driveway that was far too steep for a E90 328xi @ factory ride height.

If you want to save some coin, you could try filling the scratches in yourself. I think this is probably the best way to do it--it seems almost identical to the process of brazing metal.

However, that seems very involved--maybe there's an easier way. There may be a special body filler that will work for bumpers, but I do know for a fact that poor scratch filling can lead to cracking.

EDIT: This video also shows a variety of techniques that you may be inclined to try

[Dark_Knight_335]

Thanks Stone! If I find someone with an inclination to help me, I might try it.

[rollinstone157]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Thanks Stone! If I find someone with an inclination to help me, I might try it.

Hell, I'd be down--I'm still pretty busy with work but I'm sure we can find a time to try out something like this.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Cool - yea me too man...lemme know Stone!