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Old 06-13-2008, 12:46 PM   #4
Baconaire
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Don't Let the Wife Drive It!

Mine broke my roof so now I have to open it manually.

Anyway. Like suggested if the paint is not damaged you should be able to patiently persuade it out. Heat will help.

If its cracked or scraped. You could get into DIY body work but unless you are in for some investment and practice, it cheaper in the end to just let a body shop do it right.

If you want to DIY, its a learning and time consuming process. I went this route and am learning by studying, trial and error. Compressor, paint gun, expensive paint, primer, body filler, glaze,clear coat and catalyzed stuff. But a good route to persue if you have the time and space and want to be able to fix future dents. It's a dusty smelly process and require good tools and materials for good results.

I have repainted the same bumper about 3 times at $80 a quart for PPG paint and $50 for cheap clear coat, plus filler, 2 kinds of primer, sealer, and lots of sanding, lots!
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