genebaby Abuser of Charvels Member 501 Member For: 21y 5m 17d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 17/01/04 10:01 AM Share Posted 17/01/04 10:01 AM Well, after dealing with the first couple of scratches on the lower part of the spoilers and getting over it, I have managed to REALLY scrape up the front spoiler on the drivers side of the car. It looks pretty bad. Ah, here's a pic, got a digital camera yesterday finally, may as well use it.ScrapeWhat does it take to fix something like that? Do you need a whole new bumber or can they repair it?Wondering if I should go via insurance? Luckily my NCO is untouchable. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8569-aahhh-big-scratches/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdave SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten Lifetime Members 1,841 Member For: 22y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Outer east - Melbourne Posted 17/01/04 12:31 PM Share Posted 17/01/04 12:31 PM YIKES that must hurt. I suspect the panel shop will want to replace it but I am sure it is repairable with a little sanding and some appropriate filler. Either wat a full respray is probably in order Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8569-aahhh-big-scratches/#findComment-83494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicksy still kicking around Member 1,789 Member For: 22y 2m 6d Gender: Male Location: Mackay Posted 17/01/04 03:19 PM Share Posted 17/01/04 03:19 PM damn I thought the dent dad done as bad poor fellerman I am blind Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8569-aahhh-big-scratches/#findComment-83501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatijb Lifetime Members 3,448 Member For: 22y 1m 25d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 17/01/04 07:21 PM Share Posted 17/01/04 07:21 PM Ouch bet that bought a tear to the eye,should be fixable by a reputable panelbeater but most these days will just want the easy fix by whacking on a new oneYou just wanted to join team Hgag didn't you Gene Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8569-aahhh-big-scratches/#findComment-83505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
genebaby Abuser of Charvels Member 501 Member For: 21y 5m 17d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 17/01/04 10:30 PM Author Share Posted 17/01/04 10:30 PM Team Hgag? Not me, not yet, I'm only 30!!! I'm too young I tell you, it's not my time!!!!Bummer....may have to use insurance for this one...they'll be sooo pleased, it's only been a month... :lol: Going to the Albury All Ford Day next weekend so the timing is ultra bad.... :( Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8569-aahhh-big-scratches/#findComment-83515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattson Award Winning Photo guy Donating Members 1,340 Member For: 21y 4m 22d Gender: Male Location: Burleigh Waters Posted 17/01/04 10:36 PM Share Posted 17/01/04 10:36 PM Most panel beaters/paint shops use a bumper replacement service, (well most that I know of) where they order a 2nd hand bumper which has been re-conditioned and good as new, they take yours off send it back to the bumper mod who repair it for the next poor bugger to scracth thier car.then it's just a prime and paint. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8569-aahhh-big-scratches/#findComment-83517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcos Member 289 Member For: 21y 6m 17d Location: Central Coast NSW Posted 17/01/04 10:42 PM Share Posted 17/01/04 10:42 PM I would get a quote or 2 from panel shops and compare the repair cost to the excess for your insurance, sometimes for minor things it isn't worth the hassle dealing with insurance companies..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8569-aahhh-big-scratches/#findComment-83518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 3m 27d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 17/01/04 11:05 PM Share Posted 17/01/04 11:05 PM The white sections of the scratch will polish out, leaving two nice big deep scratches that go down to the plastic. Will tidy it up a bit.... go get some touch up paint and it will look even better.To fix it properly, DONT get a second hand bumper. They never fit properly (trust me I was a panelbeater). A "good" panel beater will be able to fill and sand those deep scratches, and respray the bar for you.All these people scratching and hurting their T's, its enough to make a grown man cry...... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8569-aahhh-big-scratches/#findComment-83522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
genebaby Abuser of Charvels Member 501 Member For: 21y 5m 17d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 17/01/04 11:25 PM Author Share Posted 17/01/04 11:25 PM Tell me about it, went for a drive down to Mount Kosciuszko afterwards to cool off.Gonna treat her to a wash now to get the bugs and stuff off. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8569-aahhh-big-scratches/#findComment-83526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 18/01/04 12:01 AM Share Posted 18/01/04 12:01 AM genebaby.my SWMBO did the same thing.go to a auto paint shop get 500ml of your colour and then find Holts Spray Match shop.They put your paint in to a spray can so you fix it your self.They might even have your colour in stock.Mine was Phantom and they didnt have it yet.Holt lloyd Australia Pty Ltd,Castle hill NSW.There is a pic of the can and my cars damage on here,but I cant find it. It was under the heading Damage to the turbo.You can get plastic bumper bog as well ,its easy to do.Cost ya $50.00 all up,panel guy quoted me over $200.00.vik Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8569-aahhh-big-scratches/#findComment-83530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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