[casperM4]

I was careless and put a deep scratch on my left lower front bumper

This is a leased car so I guess I have to fix it before lease end... Is there any way to fix it myself? or how much will it cost at body shop?

BTW is there cover to protect those corners?

[kolosy]

hard to tell from the picture, but that might still squeak by on lease return. they have a size allowance for scratches.

no cover would've helped with that one though.

[F30silverbullet]

A front lip would have helped avoid those scratches and your car would also looks better. You too can always remove the lip before the lease ends and sell it.

[tboooe]

Your best bet if one of those mobile bumper repair guys. I see you are in the OC. I can recommend the guy I used to fix my Audi S5 bumper. He did a great job.

[Thumper333]

That is deep damage to the plastic, will need some decent repair time and repaint. To have it done right at a body shop (remove the bumper cover and all trim, repair repaint and re-clear the whole part and re-assemble) will cost you about $700-900 depending on the cost of labor in your area.

No cover would have done anything unless it was made out of titanium LOL

[casperM4]

Originally Posted by tboooe

Your best bet if one of those mobile bumper repair guys. I see you are in the OC. I can recommend the guy I used to fix my Audi S5 bumper. He did a great job.

It's a leased car so cheap repair is my concern here lol.

Lease return policy allows scratches less than 4 inches, do you guys think I could perform a "minor" fix just to get away with lease end wear and tear fees?

[casperM4]

Originally Posted by F30silverbullet

A front lip would have helped avoid those scratches and your car would also looks better. You too can always remove the lip before the lease ends and sell it.

I'm interested, is it easy to install?

[tboooe]

Originally Posted by herious89

It's a leased car so cheap repair is my concern here lol.

Lease return policy allows scratches less than 4 inches, do you guys think I could perform a "minor" fix just to get away with lease end wear and tear fees?

Its a crap shoot depending on who inspects your car. I think the scratches they look for are superficial ones, not like the deep gouges you have. A bumper repair guy will cost something south of $200.

[casperM4]

Originally Posted by tboooe

Its a crap shoot depending on who inspects your car. I think the scratches they look for are superficial ones, not like the deep gouges you have. A bumper repair guy will cost something south of $200.

Thanks, sounds fine to me, but with $150 I could get a pair of carbon fiber front splitters on eBay... avoid future damage

hmm

[casualDIYer]

2000 grit wet sand very very light pressure. Menzerna 400FG with a moderate pad on a DA polisher to get out the sand paper scratches. I'd start with an orange pad but maybe get a bit more aggressive. Dr colorchip. You'll still be able to see the gouge to a degree but a lot less. It might be enough to get a pass.

[lens]

I just scraped under my front bumper yesterday night. #rip.

A little part of me died.

I may buy a front splitter to hide the scratches.

[ft1330]

Originally Posted by chaungo

I just scraped under my front bumper yesterday night. #rip.

A little part of me died.

I may buy a front splitter to hide the scratches.

If you're crazy like me you won't like the idea of a scratch hidden behind a splitter lol

[tboooe]

Originally Posted by chaungo

I just scraped under my front bumper yesterday night. #rip.

A little part of me died.

I may buy a front splitter to hide the scratches.

Same boat as you...scratched under my bumper a few weeks ago. I look at the scratch daily and get more and more pissed!

Originally Posted by ft1330

If you're crazy like me you won't like the idea of a scratch hidden behind a splitter lol

I also scratch the under side of my bumper on my last car and paid a bumper repair guy to fix it. Yes I am nuts too!

[yoandry]

You guys need to learn how to drive or park. I guess all of you has lowered the car right?? Watch your driving skills on uneven road to avoid that.

[tboooe]

Originally Posted by yoandry

You guys need to learn how to drive or park. I guess all of you has lowered the car right?? Watch your driving skills on uneven road to avoid that.

yeah, normally I park 1-2 feet away from the curb but the one time I am not paying attention while pulling into a parking spot I hit a very low curb!!!

[Fronzdan]

Originally Posted by herious89

I'm interested, is it easy to install?

It is easy, but it will help to get your car up on ramps. Consider buying a non-OEM lip on ebay. The good ones have essentially the same fitment/quality as OEM and they are half the price (under $200). That's cheaper than a quick repair, will cover your damage, will look good and when you return the lease, they will not yank it off to check damage underneath.

Several threads on this and many of us can answer questions on the process.

[F30silverbullet]

Originally Posted by tboooe

yeah, normally I park 1-2 feet away from the curb but the one time I am not paying attention while pulling into a parking spot I hit a very low curb!!!

I always reverse in. Avoid hitting the curb at all times and back up camera helps. Btw I think it looks better with my front end facing out. (Personal opinion)