Best Method for repairing rock chips on front bumper?
05-22-2006, 06:51 PM
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Best Method for repairing rock chips on front bumper?
Hey guys, well we all know how crappy the paint is on the front bumper, so i wanted to know what methods have worked for you guys on repairing the chips caused by normal driving!
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05-23-2006, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by gt3
has anyone tried this?
my experience has been any touch up just makes it more noticelble in my opinion.
ive got a chip on my nismo bumper and everytime i touch it up i end up using some adhesive remover ans taking the touch up paint off the next day
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05-23-2006, 04:02 PM
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thanks guys...i might try it...but i def dont want to spend the cash on a new paint job...and the pains of finding someone to do it......
05-30-2006, 04:29 PM
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yeh but whats the going rate to have a front bumper painted at factory specs...plus the cost of the clear bra? Im not looking to spend 1K on a some f'in rock chips!
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05-30-2006, 06:39 PM
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I use pikes peak white touch-up paint from Nissan:
1. Clean the area with Isopropyl alcohol.
2. Apply a base coat of white enamel appliance touch-up paint.
3. After drying, apply a coat of Nissan touch-up paint.
4. After drying, apply a coat of wax.
The match is not perfect, but acceptable.
1. Clean the area with Isopropyl alcohol.
2. Apply a base coat of white enamel appliance touch-up paint.
3. After drying, apply a coat of Nissan touch-up paint.
4. After drying, apply a coat of wax.
The match is not perfect, but acceptable.
05-31-2006, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by mc350z
has anyone tried this?
my experience has been any touch up just makes it more noticelble in my opinion.
ive got a chip on my nismo bumper and everytime i touch it up i end up using some adhesive remover ans taking the touch up paint off the next day
my experience has been any touch up just makes it more noticelble in my opinion.
ive got a chip on my nismo bumper and everytime i touch it up i end up using some adhesive remover ans taking the touch up paint off the next day
On my '03 it caused a little hazing of the clear coat on the painted plastic bumper. It worked ok on the hood though. I would not recommend it for the bumper.
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05-31-2006, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by n8236
So what if you need to claybar/wax the bumper? Does the clear bra need to be removed and reapplied?
Claybar the bumper before the clear bra is installed. Wax needs to be stripped before applying clear bra. You can wax the bra. Buy a bra that has clear coat on the surface for a better look.
You won't need to claybar underneath the bra because it is protected.
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