To repaint, touchup, or to replace?

SupraHead · 05-16-2013, 10:09 PM

So i asked my local mechanic, he specializes in auto body, upholstery, and all that. I have two pictures, and i want ur input guys. Should i buy a new part for each part that i need to be repainted or just go on with the touchup paint?

which will u do?

S-mk3-B · 05-16-2013, 11:46 PM

I say just repaint, finding or replacing the bumper and your headlight could cost a lot more and if they`re in a different color you would still have to repaint. Here are pictures of my whole bumper paint job.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7350461...7633513596752/

SupraHead · 05-17-2013, 04:16 AM

that looks beautiful, man. ya i dont have much time. i have to go to work and family business. so u reckon i should just let the mechanic guy write me up? whats the usual cost, feel like its going to be comming out of my piggy bank lol

SupraHead · 05-17-2013, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by S-mk3-B

I say just repaint, finding or replacing the bumper and your headlight could cost a lot more and if they`re in a different color you would still have to repaint. Here are pictures of my whole bumper paint job.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7350461...7633513596752/

how do i remove the rust and then i do something or do i paint over it?

S-mk3-B · 05-17-2013, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SupraHead

how do i remove the rust and then i do something or do i paint over it?

Thanks, I`am real happy with the results of the paint job too! And for the rust just sand over it so that it is smoooth, that should do the trick and the pimer and paint would cover it up. And the cost of the bumper could be quite hefty, since they would have to sand down and repaint the whole bumper if you want it to get done correctly.

SupraHead · 05-17-2013, 05:13 AM

oooh okay thanks for the response.

MA70-3.0GT · 05-17-2013, 10:06 AM

Personally I'd have it done by a shop since it appears to be a metallic finish & it can be hard to get right from a can. If the guy's worth the name of auto body specialist He'll be able to blow in the bumper to a degree that'll look OK if you didn't want to have the whole thing done. (It won't be perfect, but should be barely visible unless you crouched next to it).

Just my 2p (sterling)

Sonyps307 · 05-17-2013, 10:15 AM

Most shops charge 150-200$ to spray a bumper

SupraHead · 05-20-2013, 03:37 PM

lol most guys esp some car enthusiasts would go up to it and say hmmm wait is that a TOUCHUP paint i see?!!! lol but ehh i agree but is there a way to make it blend in? beacuse my paint is atleast 24 yrs old. if lets say i have a new paint it would look diff, its like a white paper that you pour water on and another fresh piece of paper and you compare it. or do i tell them to get me the OEM that blue metallic?

cre · 05-21-2013, 12:55 AM

A skilled shop can match the existing paint... Many have a device which actually measures the color versus just eyeballing the mixture.

05-16-2013, 10:09 PM	#1
SupraHead 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 80	To repaint, touchup, or to replace? So i asked my local mechanic, he specializes in auto body, upholstery, and all that. I have two pictures, and i want ur input guys. Should i buy a new part for each part that i need to be repainted or just go on with the touchup paint? which will u do? Attached Thumbnails

05-16-2013, 11:46 PM	#2
S-mk3-B 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 72	I say just repaint, finding or replacing the bumper and your headlight could cost a lot more and if they`re in a different color you would still have to repaint. Here are pictures of my whole bumper paint job. http://www.flickr.com/photos/7350461...7633513596752/ __________________ 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo w/ Targa Top White Exterior-Blue Interior 3" Blitz Catback Exhaust System BIC Divorced Downpipe, Straight Pipe Megan Track Coilovers Apexi BOV, Turbo Timer, and Intake Lexus Projector Fogs Bride Low Max Replica

05-17-2013, 10:06 AM	#7
MA70-3.0GT 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crewe, England Posts: 356	Personally I'd have it done by a shop since it appears to be a metallic finish & it can be hard to get right from a can. If the guy's worth the name of auto body specialist He'll be able to blow in the bumper to a degree that'll look OK if you didn't want to have the whole thing done. (It won't be perfect, but should be barely visible unless you crouched next to it). Just my 2p (sterling) __________________ '89 MA70 Supra GT aero 3.0turbo JDM, Rebuilt motor, K&N intake, 3" stainless turbo-back. New turbo and braided line kit... '89 Honda NC27 400, NC23 cams, open pipe, PC36a shock & possibly Showa USD forks... '83 Yamaha 29R XJ750E-II, number 69 off the line, only runner in the country? Original except Koni shocks '95 Honda PC26 CB500R, Winter hack, hateful, trying to sell it I'm not paranoid, they really ARE after me!!!

05-21-2013, 12:55 AM	#10
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	A skilled shop can match the existing paint... Many have a device which actually measures the color versus just eyeballing the mixture. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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05-17-2013, 04:16 AM	#3
SupraHead 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 80	that looks beautiful, man. ya i dont have much time. i have to go to work and family business. so u reckon i should just let the mechanic guy write me up? whats the usual cost, feel like its going to be comming out of my piggy bank lol

05-17-2013, 05:13 AM	#6
SupraHead 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 80	oooh okay thanks for the response.

05-17-2013, 10:15 AM	#8
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	Most shops charge 150-200$ to spray a bumper

05-20-2013, 03:37 PM	#9
SupraHead 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 80	lol most guys esp some car enthusiasts would go up to it and say hmmm wait is that a TOUCHUP paint i see?!!! lol but ehh i agree but is there a way to make it blend in? beacuse my paint is atleast 24 yrs old. if lets say i have a new paint it would look diff, its like a white paper that you pour water on and another fresh piece of paper and you compare it. or do i tell them to get me the OEM that blue metallic?