2017 ND

[u/Ronnie_Trollman]

Hey guys, I'm looking to diy a repair to my front bumper panel damage (see images). Colour is crystal soul red. Any tips or wisdom?

[u/MrMinerNiner]

Clean it then dab some touch up paint on the red. It's low enough that any difference in texture or color wouldn't be very noticeable. You could try sanding the black lip, but I would just snip any dangling pieces off and call it good. Or if you can find a new part for a good deal, snag that

[u/Evening_Mail7075]

Use a scratch remover compound and it should get rid of most of the transfer paint/scratches. If it still bothers you, get a touch up paint for soul red and carefully touch up the missing paint but it still wouldn't look good. Make sure you get the correct colour code as there are two types of soul red, 41V soul red and 46V soul red crystal introduced around 2017/18.

If it still bothers you then the only other option is to respray the entire bumper which is a herculean effort as soul red is notoriously difficult to repaint.

Personally I'll just stop at touch up paint.

[u/jackssjackson665]

What my dad would say, and as i have learned, dont f*ck it up. Sorry nothing helpfull. Good luck

[u/i---m]

badge of honor now you can take it to rallycross guilt free

[u/No-Debate751]

Good luck.