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[SMD]

A nice person has scuffed my front bumper and done a runner. Is there anyone on OOF that can repair/respray it?

Also a nice petrol shop attendant put a 12" scratch on the boot lid. Might as well get that sorted at the same time. Will post pics when the missus allows me to use HER laptop. 

[feeutfo]

It's worth a polish first, you'd be suprised what can be made good, up to a point of course.

[cem_devecioglu]

pictures may help..

[SMD]

Chris, I was thinking that. While my car was undergoing insurance repairs last year I asked them to look at the scratches, they told me it was too deep to polish out. I also spoke to a guy who does polishing who also confirmed this.

Does anyone know anything about sprayless scratch repair? http://ssreurope.com/ 

[SMD]

Chips Away gave me a nice quote of £300   

Nearly the value of the car

[humbucker]

Just get a replacement bumper? Bolt off/bolt on! Done! 

[albitz]

Not easy to find one without the obligitary scratches on the corners.

[SMD]

Crossed my mind but would still be difficult to find one in decent condition

[feeutfo]

No that won't polish it's gouged the plastic sadly.

IMO, leave it. Some fe@ker will just damage it again, odds on.

Shop around for a cash quote, if really wanting it fixed. £100 should see it painted.

But a used one is worth a look too.

[SMD]

No that won't polish it's gouged the plastic sadly.

IMO, leave it. Some fe@ker will just damage it again, odds on.

Shop around for a cash quote, if really wanting it fixed. £100 should see it painted.

But a used one is worth a look too.

Yep, most likely happen a week after the repair. My brother had a similar sort of damage repaired for £120 on his Astra H so probably can be done for £100

[humbucker]

Following a similar incident, I had an Astra G Coupe rear bumper remedial work/respray/blend in and mop of entire car for around £150 I think, and that was at a first rate independent bodyshop too.

[joshwyatt]

I do get preferential rates but I typically pay;
£50 for a large bumper fully resprayed off the car, £150 for front and rear with a few blends across the car. Around £500 - £600 will sort every panel, full polish etc, with not a blemish left. His work is very very good, I've never had an issue.

[SMD]

Please tell me there is a good reason you are telling me this 

[joshwyatt]

I am travelling to London fairly often, I can leave you a temporary vehicle and have your vehicle done here in Oxfordshire.

[SMD]

That is a bloody good offer Josh  ,  too good to pass

When are you next coming to London 

Could live without the car for a few days and wouldn't want to risk any damage to the temporary car. How far is the place from a station?