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Old 04-09-2018, 06:43 AM
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I was at a stop light and someone ran into my S2 from behind and pushed me into a car in front of me. I have a scratch in the back bumper and the front bumper got pushed in a bit. it doesn't look bad but I can tell that it isn't flush like it used to be. Can someone recommend me a good place to get this repaired, preferably near the el cerrito area. My car is Rio Yellow Pearl so if they have to repaint I'm afraid it will not look right.


Old 04-10-2018, 09:13 AM
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I would do a clean touch up if you dont want to repair it, that color has 2 or 3 variences in the color and is difficult to match. Last time i had to redo a side i blended and it stil looked wrong , had to respray again blending it further out. In your case its not bad because you can stil safely blend both bumpers out and wont tell the difference, however need a good ppg dbc or better paint with good PPG or better clear coat. Expect to pay 500 to 1000 for two things.
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This colour may be difficult to match, but it certainly can be done. I have seen one sustain considerable damage on one side years ago. Few people would be able to tell the side that was repaired.
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Originally Posted by zxnazx
I would do a clean touch up if you dont want to repair it, that color has 2 or 3 variences in the color and is difficult to match. Last time i had to redo a side i blended and it stil looked wrong , had to respray again blending it further out. In your case its not bad because you can stil safely blend both bumpers out and wont tell the difference, however need a good ppg dbc or better paint with good PPG or better clear coat. Expect to pay 500 to 1000 for two things.
Yea I'm thinking that a touch up will be fine since its just a small scratch. I'm worried that something might have gotten bent on the inside of my car.
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try the 3m yellow wrap
Old 04-13-2018, 12:21 AM
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I'd be paranoid about frame damage even if it's a little nudge. Paint can be fixed, but bent metal is not as easy.
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Originally Posted by law471471
try the 3m yellow wrap
3m wrap around the bumper or the whole car?
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Originally Posted by RainyDayLeo
I'd be paranoid about frame damage even if it's a little nudge. Paint can be fixed, but bent metal is not as easy.
I want to go get it inspected, I'm worried about frame damage too. does anyone have advise on dealing with car insurance to make sure I get the best fix possible?
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Originally Posted by yuyu
3m wrap around the bumper or the whole car?
bumper. There is a 3m wrap looks very close to Rio yellow. You can try see how they match
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No wrap is going to match RYP in sunlight. Touchup (Y-65P) is no longer available from dealers. You'll need to get a shop to match/blend the spot.


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