Car experts? (minor repair)

Spartan

United States2030 Posts

May 06 2010 08:35 GMT

My girlfriend's bumper has paint chipped of on the corner of the bumper. It's about 5 inches long and 3 inches high. It isn't really dented, but more so the paint was chipped off down to the primer. It really isn't that bad, but we don't want to spend $500 for a whole bumper replacement or repair. I'm pretty sure this is something that can be fixed on our own time.

I figure I should be able to buy some kind of automotive repair putty to fill it in. Then send it down with fine grit sandpaper. And then spray paint (no brushes) for a smooth blend (about 3 coats). We already have the exact color code for the paint (1E7).

So I have quite a few questions..

1) Should we peel off any paint that is already peeling? Or should we smash them down in with the putty/filler?
2) What exact materials do we need (type of putty/filler, type of primer)?
3) Know of any good stores to pick up said materials from? Or any good brands of materials?
4) Any other tips/recommendations?

By the way, it's a 2007 Toyota Corolla.

Here's some pictures..

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k20a

Canada412 Posts

May 06 2010 09:30 GMT

Lol sorry I have to post - my girlfriend drives an '05 corolla same color and has lack of paint in the similar spot (and others... t.t)

Coincidence......?

Sadistx

Zimbabwe5568 Posts

May 06 2010 09:39 GMT

spoolinoveryou

United States503 Posts

May 06 2010 12:01 GMT

you will need sand paper.
you will need bondo.
you will need more sand paper.
you will need primer.
you will need more sand paper.
you will need paint.
you will need gloss.

Spartan

United States2030 Posts

May 06 2010 19:23 GMT

Is bondo the right putty?

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