Chipped paint on front bumper ('97 OBW)

[somethingreal]

I have some pretty significant paint scratches and chips on my front bumper, and I was just wondering what you guys would recommend to patch these up. I haven't done any paint touch-up work before, and I don't know if I need to get primer, clearcoat and basecoat or use some other sealant product since the paint chips are so large.

Thanks!

[Dogfather]

Those chips are way more significant than mine. I was wondering if anyone out there could provide some feedback on the Langka system. How it compares to Dr. Colorchip etc.

[Willjones]

My bumper is shot, dealer said 250 to sand and repaint. I'm going that route followed by a clear bra.

[grossgary]

on a bumper you'll definitely want to clear coat it or it's going to degrade quickly.

best bet is to have it professionally done - about $200.

i believe rubber bumpers they even paint differently, an additive to the paint of some kind?, due to the pliability of the bumper, but don't hold me to that.

there's a company that makes 2 stage clear coat in cans, you can order it online. you puncture the chambers to mix it and then have a certain length of time you need to use it by before it's all hardened.

[spknsubguy]

I'm going to fix my paint the cheap way on the front bumper. Sand the spots smooth. Get paint mixed for it and shoot it on with one of those disposable aerosol sprayers. Might shoot canned clear coat over it. Won't match perfect but beats the 2-300 to get it painted.