fastdak25

So some weeks back I made a post showing the bad curb rash I gave to my 3IS. I decided to take action and attempt to repair the damage myself and save the $500 and pick up a bumper repair kit in amazon for $50. It didn't come out perfect by no means, but being this is the first time I've ever tried any body repair work I think it turned out alright. In the spring will have to sand down and fix a few areas where clear coat didn't dry evenly (see far right of 2nd to last pic), but that's it. Anyway, here are some B&A pics.

Lexmex

Very nice,

What as the kit on Amazon that you used?

KumaF

Looks really good indeed. Frankly I couldn't tell if I didn't know the bumper was curb rashed.

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

Looks like you did a good job. Interested to know the brand name of the kit too.

fastdak25

that's the kit I used. Under sunlight the reflection given off by the new surface is not perfect mirror like it was factory, but close. If you saw the area in front of where the right fog lamp would go in person you could probably tell it will have to be redone in the spring.

Bass Mech

WOW i did not know such a kit existed! very cool, but a suggestion for you, its a tough area and will take some elbow grease but if its just the finish not being smooth i would hit it with another coat of clear, in fact 2 coats. then using some 2400 grit paper wet sand the area being careful not to sand the edge. then with some rubbing compound work the area by hand, then finish up with some polishing compound.
it may be possible to get a small 3" buffing pad in a angle drill verses doing it by hand.
you might have to remove the grille to prevent damaging it. but with a little work you should be able to get a glass smooth finish.

IS350S2K

Looks good. Nice job.

eyeball

Great job!

fastdak25

thanks, I will try to remember that in the spring. This whole process can be done in a few hours or less. But because of my inexperience, it took almost a week to finish due to the fact the weather here has been very cold and I've only had a day or two here and there of warm enough temperatures. I figured with the wet sanding would be able to smooth out the clear coat, but if not I'll just redo those two areas over again.

CobraGSF

iTrader: (2)

dude looks like you did a great job. looks good.

puma111

anyone know if i can buy a similar product in Canada? This product is selling in amazon.com and does not ship to Canada.

sc00b

great job. I need to do the same thing i have a little rash on my bumper too

r0shiro

iTrader: (1)

dude that looks pretty good! nice job...