Front bumper being painted again
05-04-2009, 11:47 AM
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Front bumper being painted again
I have had my bumper painted twice already after an accident resulting in a insurance claim three years ago. Nationwide covered the labor/materials ($$$) the last time plus a rental. They are also going have it painted yet again due to the clear coat peeling. This works out great for me as the paint doesn't match (this is because i had the emblem shaved and they couldn't blend) that well not including all the rock chips. I called Nationwide today and they said take it to a shop of my choice, turns out as long as I keep my policy i am covered forever on the work. The new shop's going to blend the hood-fenders to the bumper to make sure it match's all at no expense to myself. They call this the "blue ribbon" repair warranty, but you must originally have the work done at one of their certified shops. Cant complain! Just thought i would share. It took me 10 min's to call them and have the reopen the claim and approve. You cant see the peel from the pic below but the color match issue is apparent. I bet dealing with dam lizard isn't this fast or good.
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05-04-2009, 11:48 AM
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I thought about going with amuse or nismo v1 but i dont want FRP and i like the stock bumper shaved better than most any kit i have seen..
Oh yea is there anything to look for or ask the shop about as far as what equipment they use or have? thanks in advance. I don't want to have to do this again in a year.
Oh yea is there anything to look for or ask the shop about as far as what equipment they use or have? thanks in advance. I don't want to have to do this again in a year.
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05-07-2009, 01:43 PM
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it was like $100 extra or 1.3 hours of labor the paint was covered by the insurance so i just paid the difference. You can still see the outline if the light is right given the material difference
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Dropping the car off next Tue. for paint did not even have to see an adjuster the bodyshop is taking care of everything also gonna get some small door dings pulled out (paintless repair)for $100 I cant believe this only took at 15 min phone call to get processed.
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I thought about going with amuse or nismo v1 but i dont want FRP and i like the stock bumper shaved better than most any kit i have seen..
Oh yea is there anything to look for or ask the shop about as far as what equipment they use or have? thanks in advance. I don't want to have to do this again in a year.
Oh yea is there anything to look for or ask the shop about as far as what equipment they use or have? thanks in advance. I don't want to have to do this again in a year.
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For PPW make sure they use the right type of Primer. Ive seen some PPW cars where they did not use the right primers with this New Water Base paint that all shops must use now and the match was off.
Nothings wrong with FRP... you could always go Urethane but it has tendencies to warp somewhat when not mounted on a car.
I prefer FRP since you can repair it easily and its easy to work with.
Nothings wrong with FRP... you could always go Urethane but it has tendencies to warp somewhat when not mounted on a car.
I prefer FRP since you can repair it easily and its easy to work with.
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