Bumper repair advice
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Toyotatisla

Original Poster:

8 posts

42 months

Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Good evening.
I'm very new to this.
I'm looking for bumper repair advice.
I have reversed my car into a wall, leaving very slight stone chip type marks.
Could anyone offer any advice on a diy repair.
I do hope you can assist.
Kind regards
Hayley.

2 sMoKiN bArReLs

31,551 posts

255 months

Wednesday 1st June 2022
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You could send photos here

https://www.chipsaway.co.uk/

for a quote

Toyotatisla

Original Poster:

8 posts

42 months

Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Oh good idea thank you.
Although I was hoping to give it a go myself haha

swisstoni

21,431 posts

299 months

Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Toyotatisla said:
Oh good idea thank you.
Although I was hoping to give it a go myself haha
Tons on YouTube.

steveo3002

10,976 posts

194 months

Wednesday 1st June 2022
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sand it smooth , primer , sand again , key the surrounding area and repaint it

2 sMoKiN bArReLs

31,551 posts

255 months

Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Toyotatisla said:
Oh good idea thank you.
Although I was hoping to give it a go myself haha
Give it a go. As said above, Youtube is your friend

Toyotatisla

Original Poster:

8 posts

42 months

Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Sand it with sand paper?
That sounds a tad brutal?
Would a dab of t cut and a cloth not do the trick?

steveo3002

10,976 posts

194 months

Thursday 2nd June 2022
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Toyotatisla said:
Sand it with sand paper?
That sounds a tad brutal?
Would a dab of t cut and a cloth not do the trick?
t cut wont remove stone chip like damage , sounds like you know best so i will leave you to it

Toyotatisla

Original Poster:

8 posts

42 months

Thursday 2nd June 2022
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Unfortunately I don't know what I'm doing, hence why I'm here!

Lester H

3,825 posts

125 months

Thursday 2nd June 2022
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From trade experience I would have you avoid mobile chip repairs. Yes, three may be some good one but they vary greatly and I have seen the results of some. Just visit a small, street corner body shop and explain that you want a repair to take the eye away from the chips and that this is not an insurance job. Cash often helps!

Toyotatisla

Original Poster:

8 posts

42 months

Thursday 2nd June 2022
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Thank you.
In the light it does look very minimal.

QJumper

3,238 posts

46 months

Friday 3rd June 2022
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If you want to do it yourself try a colour matched Chipex kit.

https://chipex.co.uk/

paintman

7,842 posts

210 months

Friday 3rd June 2022
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^^^
Use a straightened out paper clip & apply the colour coat into the chip.
May take the eye off it to the point that you're happy to live with it.
Otherwise it's a sanding & repainting job.

Toyotatisla

Original Poster:

8 posts

42 months

Friday 3rd June 2022
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Thank you for the helpful advice and suggestions.
I do appreciate the guidance. smile

fourstardan

6,017 posts

164 months

Friday 3rd June 2022
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Whats the "blending" agent chipex sell? Clearcoat/laquer?