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Expert: Brandon Sievers - 1/1/2007


Question
The front bumper of my car was scraped and I was wanting to fix it and repaint the area. Will I need to sand the area or what? Its rough. Then I repaint it with paint to match the car? Is this expensive?
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Answer
Since it is ABS plastic make sure you sand is all the way down to 320 grit, make sure you primer and repaint with a flex additive in the paint to ensure that it will not crack in the future. It is hard to give you a price becaue body repair is different all over the U.S. In New York where I work a small bumper repair will run you anywhere from 200.00 to 500.00 in a bodyshop.  

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Brandon Sievers

Expertise

I will be able to answer most to all autobody repair techniques and methods. I am also an avid detailer and can point you in the directions of short cuts. I like to be creative and make work easier if possible

Experience

I have been painting and repairing automobiles, snowmobiles and motorcycles for about 13 years now. I am also a Technology teacher at a public High School

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I have a 4 yr bachelors degree in Technology and industrial educations. Over 12 years paint and body experience, 15 year snowcross racer and avid motorsports fabricator and rider.

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I am PPG paint certified.

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