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Scratch on bumper. Best course of action?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PreRunner, Apr 28, 2010.

  1. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:10 AM
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    PreRunner

    PreRunner [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Test fitted an avid offroad light bar (alone) and put a scratch on the painted plastic front bumper. Its about an inch and a half long. Its got some depth to it, maybe 1/16". Ive got some touch up paint from dealer, and also clear coat in a touch up bottle also from dealer.

    What would you do? :confused:
     
  2. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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  3. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:26 AM
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    TacoSupreem

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  4. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:29 AM
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    I would go wheeling and add about 20 more of those to add character.
     
  5. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:31 AM
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  7. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:31 AM
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    nad

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    better get a new bumper, cant be having that MASSIVE GARGANTUAN SCRATCH!!
     
  8. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:33 AM
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    no way mines a gem.

    i scratched it with the damn light tabs. lmfao. i was so angry i sent it off to line-x boot camp with my sliders and skid.
     
  9. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:49 AM
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    Capita

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    sand it down and paint it black
     
  10. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:52 AM
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    StZu

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    did you try to buff it out? Doesn't look that deep.
     
  11. Apr 28, 2010 at 11:58 AM
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    have you tried yelling at it?
     
  12. Apr 28, 2010 at 12:13 PM
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    that looks a little deep for touch up paint. You will have to do multiple layers of touch up paint to build it back up, then a little wetsand and buff and it shouldn't be as noticeable.

    Don't you hate it when you do that? I put a ding in my tailgate recently loading some 2x4s in the the bed. First dent in the truck. I was pissed. Not to mention its near the top of the tailgate where I can't get my thumb in there to massage it out.
     
  13. Apr 28, 2010 at 1:08 PM
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    PreRunner

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    thanks. so build it up with the touch-up paint>?

    any1 else?

    btw 90% of my posts may be bullshit. but the other 10% are helpful and thoughtful. im about due for another good reply.
     
  14. Apr 28, 2010 at 1:32 PM
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    Time for ARB.
     
  16. Apr 28, 2010 at 2:32 PM
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