Little Imperfections Bother Me
12-20-2009 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JetCFI' post='1077298' date='Dec 20 2009, 08:30 PM
I have zero interest in getting the M-Tech. I am just wondering if this is going to be a full repaint or an easy fix at a shop? It's Sunday, otherwise I'd have gone to the shop by now to get an estimate.
Full repaint if you want it to look right.
12-20-2009 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JetCFI' post='1077298' date='Dec 20 2009, 08:30 PM
I have zero interest in getting the M-Tech. I am just wondering if this is going to be a full repaint or an easy fix at a shop? It's Sunday, otherwise I'd have gone to the shop by now to get an estimate.
From the pics you provided, it looks like the paint got scraped pretty deep - through the primer and to the plastic. This means that to make it look right, you'll have to have it repainted. Probably about 300-500 dollar job (but I'm guessing here). Should be in and out of the shop in a couple of days.
12-20-2009 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JetCFI' post='1077298' date='Dec 20 2009, 08:30 PM
I have zero interest in getting the M-Tech. I am just wondering if this is going to be a full repaint or an easy fix at a shop? It's Sunday, otherwise I'd have gone to the shop by now to get an estimate.
12-20-2009 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='1077344' date='Dec 20 2009, 06:41 PM
Even a full repaint of your bumper is an "easy" job ... that scrape isn't structural and a qualified shop could probably spot it in easily if you wanted to save a few bucks. I'd say it's probably about $200 - $300 to fix it up - a one (same) day job. Be certain whoever does it that they prep the bumper carefully. Otherwise the finish will not be durable.
12-20-2009 | 11:24 PM
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There's a reason why everyone is pushing for it because it looks good period. I don't care what rims you have on the car, the mtech transforms the car -- trust us we've been here awhile. 
If you're going to spend $300-$500 just to repaint it, save up and just get the front mtech bumper until you can afford the rest.
Michael
If you're going to spend $300-$500 just to repaint it, save up and just get the front mtech bumper until you can afford the rest.
Michael
Originally Posted by JetCFI' post='1077358' date='Dec 20 2009, 07:22 PM
Thanks for the info, appreciate it. Bummer that something as minor as this is still a costly job. I'd consider the M-Tech- I just don't think it would flow with my stock rims. If I had 124s or 166s, I would have added it a while ago.
12-20-2009 | 11:47 PM
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instead of repainting or buying a mtech, post up a want to buy ad in the classifieds. you could probably pick up a bumper from someone who upgraded to the mtech for cheap.
12-21-2009 | 05:39 AM
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Bummer that it happened. I agree with the majority that this will require a full bumper repaint. I recommend wrapping the garage pillar in heavy foam (sponge-like material). G/L
12-21-2009 | 11:57 AM
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I cooned my bumper on the metal rail on my garage door trying to be a smart ass and pull into the garage rear-first. I had the clear bra on as well, so I'm not sure if I just scraped the plastic and bubbled the paint, or did that plus swapping some paint with the now-naked bumper. It's minor for me too, and I don't think it's quite a "gash" as much as it is some paint-swaping, but it still bothers me from time to time. I'll see if I can convince my dad to upgrade the front bumper (the car was hit lightly from behind a few months ago, so we got a new bumper for it too) to an m-tech. I think just the m-front and no sides or rear would look good.