Bandit Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 My SC400 has spider web cracks in the paint on the front bumper were it seems that the bumper has bumped into something and flexed the paint so that it cracks in a spider web pattern. Can this be safely repainted and the cracks not come back through the new paint, or does the bumper have to be completely striped and then repainted? If it has to be striped, what is the best way to strip the paint without damaging the Urethane surface of the bumper cover? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 It needs to be repainted, proper prep before the repaint including sanding down the bumper should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 SW03ES, Are you saying that the paint does not have to be striped? Would not the spider cracks in the old paint transfer to the new paint if the bumper takes a light bump? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Body shops typically don't strip paint they just sand it down to prep. The cracks wouldn't transfer as they'd be sanded out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOGWT Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Body shops typically don't strip paint they just sand it down to prep. The cracks wouldn't transfer as they'd be sanded out. ← Flexathene® Thermoplastic Polyolefin's are manufactured from polycarbonates or polymer blends and are used for aerodynamic spoilers, bumper covers and wings. They are a very porous vinyl with a `flex-agent' to ensure its flexibility and prevent `spider web' cracking (will only help with ‘touch’ type bumps and temperature expansion) Point is ensure that the paint shop uses a flex agent in the paint (as I’m sure any reputable shop will) JonM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melhadri Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I have the same problem except my paint is now starting to chip. Parallel parking has been my issue. Anyone have an idea of how much a body shop would charge for repair of minor chips? Anyone have thoughts on front bumper covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 250 -300 max to paint properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Ehhh that really depends. My bodyshop charges $500-$800 to repaint a bumper depending on what color it is. They have computerized paint matching and color measuring systems though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melhadri Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Are there any quality front bumper bras in the market? I hear the bras are usually avoided b/c it causes two-toned paint color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 And because they're ugly. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOGWT Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Q: Are there any quality front bumper bras in the market? I hear the bras are usually avoided b/c it causes two-toned paint color? The bumper is made to flex, along with the paint used on a bumper (it contains a flex agent) this is all supposed to absorb a low (5-MPH, I think) so a bumper cover / bra will not help. In the ‘5-MPH crash’ test the bumper is ‘hit’ at its center and the impact is spread over the entire area, if you suffer a side impact the flexing over such a small/short area causes the paint to flex more than the paint is able to and hence it cracks. JonM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 The gov't only requires 2MPH now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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