Fluffpoo

Was parking in a lot and went forward a little too much. Was hoping the scratching would only be undercarriage scratches, but the curb was much higher than anticipated. My front bumper got damaged. What's an affordable way I can fix this? Can I just buy some ultra-white paint and dab some on there?

isekii

White is probably one of the hardest colors to match up~ with that said It doesn't look that bad and it really just looks like dirt/grease.

Are you leasing or is it a purchased vehicle ?

Fluffpoo

Purchased. Can't know the true extent of the damage until daylight. The scratches seem pretty deep. That picture was just a quick clean up with my spit to see if it would rub off, and it didn't.

Bartman619

Is that along the edge of the front spoiler ? You could put touch up paint or the Lexon rep ebay front lip.

Fluffpoo

Yeah, it's head on the front spoiler. Was thinking touch up paint too, but is it a 2-stage paint where I would need 2 diff bottles, or does the ultra white touch up come combined w/ the paint and clearcoat as well

ECL

Buy the touch up paint and the clear coat. They cost about $20 together. See how they look. Then, if you are compulsive as I am, spend the big bucks (about $800) to have the bumper painted. Been there and done that.

Bartman619

That touchup paint isn't too bad to put on. Just have to let the 1st stage dry before applying the Second. FYI, when you buy it from the dealer, it comes in two different containers/pens for Ultra White. I've used it myself on my DD.

1111GS

Sorry to hear. Have you thought about Plastidip?

Fluffpoo

Thanks for the info. I'll probably just do that. Hopefully the spots will be small enough to where if there are color differences it won't be too noticeable.

Fluffpoo

I've considered it, but the current damage to my car is on the lip of the front spoiler. I do like the whole grill look (like the IS) affect that plastidipping would bring to the front.

isekii

From the close up pic it looks more serious than it is. It really seems minor, like road grease. Touch up paint I feel will make it look more noticeable especially if isn't done right.

ItzFilyO

It'll take more than spit to buff that off. Cheapest fix is buff it as much as u can with a Meguiar's Scratch X and touch up the scraped area with touch up paint. It won't make it look like new again but only u can tell it's there.

isekii

Reviews on amazon looks pretty good~ i'll have to check it out

biggame

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Cheap fix is touch up paint. You will always be able to see it, unless you refinish it. Negative side it's pearl and expensive. To refinish it, they can paint the lower section only, but they have to clear the whole bumper.

yardie876

My front bumper is terrible. I just don't look at it up close. :/