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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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Well like the title says I need to repaint the hood- as part of the clear coat is coming off, and the front bumper has chips- don't know if it would be cheaper to buy a new one rather than to pay someone to fix all the little imperfections.

Also getting the sail panel fixed at the same time.

I have a goodguy to help with the paint. Should I get a new bumper or should I just go and fix what I have.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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I'd say fix the one you have, unless you want to go with some kind of custom front end.
Go get some estimatesand see what option turns out to be cheaper for you to do
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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just rock chips? any good body guy will fix those just as a part of normal repaint.
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just fix it. Unless its cracked or something but rock chips are no big deal
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looks like I am going to be getting a new hood. great deal, and will need the extra clearence for this winter, and am just going to fix the rest.
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I need to do this one of these years as well.
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