Cheapest way to cover up some paint chipping on MK5 Golf front right bumper

DJMK4 · 24 Feb 2013 at 17:02

Hi all,

As above, seem to be having a little bit of an issue, there is a patch about the size of a hand where the paint on the driver side bumper panel is flaking off, its not on the front section of the bumper but the side part.

Whats the best/cheapest way to sort this without it looking rubbish? it has a rough surface at the moment where the paint is chipping off

teenwolf · 24 Feb 2013 at 17:03

have it resprayed, wont cost to much.

rodenal · 24 Feb 2013 at 17:33

as above get it sprayed - especially if it's silver like your sig as it's a nightmare to ever get to look right.

DJMK4 · 24 Feb 2013 at 17:52

How much we talking? Just thinking of bits I need to sort before I sell up mid this year.

The one in sig is not mine obviously but MK5 GT TDi in silver

teenwolf · 24 Feb 2013 at 18:14

i had a full bumper respray on an megane and it cost me £120

top job it was.

rodenal · 24 Feb 2013 at 18:25

Usually anywhere between 100 and 150 a panel area and bodyshop dependent. £120 is good for a full price quality job I'd say

DJMK4 · 24 Feb 2013 at 18:26

Sounds good. Do you have to go for the whole bumper or can you do a section ?

4T5 · 24 Feb 2013 at 18:36

DJMK4 said:
Cheapest way to cover up some paint chipping

Cheapest way is a fine piece of scratch & an aerosol but if you want to go Full ***** then slap a bit of smoothrite on it.

If a 120 quid is cheap to you then go the Pro way. Choice is yours.

rodenal · 24 Feb 2013 at 19:33

Chips away type places will do a spot spray and blend it in but as its damaged (or faulty I guess is a better way of putting it) just get it all done.