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Old 08-05-2007, 01:44 AM
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Replace or repaint scratched rear bumper?

Hello,

My rear bumper got scuffed and requires new paint on the right side. Should I replace or repaint it? I remember seeing someone say a painted stock bumper runs about $300, while a good repaint would cost almost the same anyways right? Suggestions?

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If you were to buy a new bumper, it would not come painted. So do you want to buy a new bumper and then have it painted. I thought not. Just have a bodyshop fix the one you have. Save yourself some money.
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Guess I'll find a good place to repaint it. I didn't know they don't sell painted bumpers .... everytime I see the scratch I wanna
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check eBay. sometimes ppl put their 2nd hand bumpers for next to nothing.
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A new unpainted bumper from Mazda is $303.
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I got about 5 deep scracthes on my bumper (don't ask). Took it to a good body shop, cost me 300 and looks as good as new. Thats what I suggest.
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