[Nonoperational]

I agree by the way I don't thnk there is any need for a new bumper at all! But that's the way they tend to do it. You'd get paintdoctor to it or even a repair and paint the whole lot in a bodyshop for a very reasonable price.

[sogood]

Here are the before and after pics of the repair as mentioned in my previous post.

[G Luxel]

while on the same subject, if u took the bumper off to get it repaired, can you drive around bumperless???

[Owen]

Originally Posted by sogood

Here are the before and after pics of the repair as mentioned in my previous post.

For a home done job, that's not bad at all! You've some echos of the original damage due to the filler not being sanded smooth. Use a rubber/wooden sanding block with the paper the next time and you'll be closer still. Fair play though.

Originally Posted by G Luxel

while on the same subject, if u took the bumper off to get it repaired, can you drive around bumperless???

In Ireland, kinda. In the UK no. If your bumper doesn't have any lighting in it (Lights, or reflectors), you won't be stopped by the Gards, - I have to stress in my experience only, not sure of the specific laws on it - but it is slightly more dangerous to drive around with the exposed metal structure underneath than with the bumper enclosing it all and providing a buffer between the car behind you potentially rear ending you and those hard metal edges.

[sogood]

Thanks for the compliment paintdoctor. I see what you're saying from the photo, but in the flesh it actually looks better. I think the light/shadow gives the impression of flat spots that don't actually exist. I used flat wooden blocks and semi rigid foam when sanding and took my time. Light primer to highlight high and low spots etc. I suppose it's one of those things that you improve with the more you do it and of course, don't rush it. I am also doing a refurb on my wheels and will post some pics soon.