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Old 05-22-2012 | 05:15 PM
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I bought this car used and didn't really mind this little scrape but now that I have time I am thinking of fixing it. I have attached a picture of it. I realize I am going to have to buy a little bit of the same exact silver paint but what else. Is there a website I can buy all of it from?

Thanks!

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Old 05-22-2012 | 05:38 PM
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You can get matching touch up paint from www.paintscratch.com. But that looks like something a body shop will need to repair.
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Originally Posted by KornerCarver
You can get matching touch up paint from www.paintscratch.com. But that looks like something a body shop will need to repair.
I think I'll try that touch-up paint because I feel like body shops will charge me way more than it's worth. Thanks!
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Itll still be noticeable but touch up paint might hold you over untill youre willing to shell out for a repaint. Thats the only real way to fix it.
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Get ppg base coat and clear coat.
1. Clean with alcohol or acetone
2. Wet sand with 400, 600, 800
3. Primer
4. Wet sand with 800
5. Airbrush and blend the paint
6. Spray clear coat with airbrush
7. Step back and enjoy.
Old 05-22-2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Get ppg base coat and clear coat.
1. Clean with alcohol or acetone
2. Wet sand with 400, 600, 800
3. Primer
4. Wet sand with 800
5. Airbrush and blend the paint
6. Spray clear coat with airbrush
7. Step back and enjoy.
LMAO I doubt that's what he is looking for, although it is the correct way.
Old 05-22-2012 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Get ppg base coat and clear coat.
1. Clean with alcohol or acetone
2. Wet sand with 400, 600, 800
3. Primer
4. Wet sand with 800
5. Airbrush and blend the paint
6. Spray clear coat with airbrush
7. Step back and enjoy.
How long would this last before fading sets in and theres a uneven patch left over? Ive asked several shops about doing spot-work like this and they outright refuse to perform the work.
Old 05-22-2012 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by -Trav-
Itll still be noticeable but touch up paint might hold you over untill youre willing to shell out for a repaint. Thats the only real way to fix it.
Agree. Way too big for touchup paint.
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Originally Posted by -Trav-
How long would this last before fading sets in and theres a uneven patch left over? Ive asked several shops about doing spot-work like this and they outright refuse to perform the work.
That is the right process but you really don't want to do spots like that. It would need to be blended and at that point it shouldn't be much of a difference price wise to do the whole rear fender.
Old 05-22-2012 | 08:11 PM
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The reason body shops refuse to do this as a 'spot repair' is that they always never look good. Touch up paint will be even worse and you'll notice the crappy repair every time your eye falls upon it. Since you bought the car with the damage, why not live with it awhile longer?

Then you can save a few bucks and have a bodyshop repair the damage right the first time.
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Originally Posted by PikesPeakZ
LMAO I doubt that's what he is looking for, although it is the correct way.
He did ask if anyone knows how to fix the scrape.

Originally Posted by -Trav-
How long would this last before fading sets in and theres a uneven patch left over? Ive asked several shops about doing spot-work like this and they outright refuse to perform the work.
I've never had an issue but this does require some patience and skill. With an airbrush the blend and clear coat is so thin and gradual it's not noticeable. I have several pints of various colors that I've collected over the years (minor repair/repaint wheels etc). I do it this way since it's free and can redo it if it doesn't come out nice enough. Shops won't take the time or use an airbrush to complete the work.

If I had a shop do it, it would be to refinish the entire bumper.

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Old 05-23-2012 | 09:16 AM
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Maybe find a used bumper and save you a headache?
Old 06-19-2012 | 10:10 PM
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So what you guys are saying is if I try to fix it, it will end up looking worse and costing even more to fix?

And also would it be cheaper to take to a body shop, or buy this rear bumper? http://oembumpers.com/nissan-350z-20...ml?painted=yes

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Old 06-20-2012 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Get ppg base coat and clear coat.
1. Clean with alcohol or acetone
2. Wet sand with 400, 600, 800
3. Primer
4. Wet sand with 800
5. Airbrush and blend the paint
6. Spray clear coat with airbrush
7. Step back and enjoy.
What if the primer is still there? The spot does not go down to the bumper completely, the layer of primer is still there
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Just take it to a shop and get an estimate.
Old 06-20-2012 | 12:23 PM
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I agree with pretty much what everyone is saying. The best thing to do of course is to have a body shop take care of it.
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