New bumper or body shop?!

[MP5rYda]

i freakin miss judged a curb while making a u-turn.. and i scraped and dented the bottom portion of my bumper.

can someone tell me what's the best thing to do? should i take it to a body shop or just look into getting a new bumper all together!?

any help would be much appreciated!

grrrrr i hate high curbs!!! http://msg.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

[Familia 323]

Ryan, get an estimate/quote from a body shop first..If it's just a small area, they may be able to fix it for less rather than a ordering a new one from the dealer. Shop around and try to get the best deal.. Good luck bud !

[MP5rYda]

eric do you know of any good body shops?

i'm clueless when it comes to this kinda stuff!

[Familia 323]

Yes, Britanica Auto Collision Ctre. on Old Kingston Rd. in Scarborough comes to mind. Gianni, who runs the shop did an excellent job (good as new) on my G2 Protege 3 years ago when my rear passenger door got hit by a runaway shopping cart at Home Depot. Their cost seems reasonably competitive but much, much lower than the dealerships. Their phone # is 416 282-5794 & address is 6149 Kingston Road, Scarborough and ask for Gianni, the owner. Dunno how far you live from that area but I suggest you give him a call, Ryan.

[MP5rYda]

well i reshaped the bumper.. now i gotta paint it

does anyone know where i can get paint that matches? i don't think 'touch-up' is enough.. does the dealer carry spray cans??

any suggestions?

[hondakilla]

If you find out what body shop your dealership uses ask them where they get their paint from. I used to get my paint mixed to the exact factory match from Cawthra Automotive, not sure # or adress anymore since I have'nt done bodywork in a while. I recommend them though, they will mix it while you wait and put it spray cans with the "good nozzles" plus they have everything you need for any kind of bodywork or painting right in their store.

[Alex]

hey ryan,

sorry to hear of what happend to your bumper.... but hey maybe just maybe the autoexe front spoiler would solve your probs http://msg.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif or just bring it to noels place and im sure he can fix your bumper....well anyways im just trying to cheer you up cause i know how you feel .....

[MP5rYda]

yeah i'll try the dealer's body shop first..
but thanks guys for the help.. much appreciated!

what would i do without this board?!?

thanks again!

[Familia 323]

Ryan, I asked a friend of mine about the paint and Hondakilla is right. Check with the dealer's body shop and then order your paint...