CarlRoberts Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Hello! I got my Focus about 9months ago, the face lifted mk3, a fairly entry level 1.5 TDCi, really love it. It’s the first car I ever ever had of this size my previous 4cars since passing my test have all been super mini size. It’s great to drive even though it’s not a high spec model and easily the best car I have had. This morning when doing a tip run and loading in an old dead push bike, I clipped the rear bumper, on the square angle with the cog from the peddles and a little bit of damage has been left, it’s gone through the paint to reveal the while plastic like material that it’s made from and goes a couple of mm deep, any good tips or recommended solutions? Unlike my previous cars I don’t want to accumulate little areas of damage and would like to keep my Focus in as good shape as I can. Thanks I’m advance for any help! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pragmatix Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Get in touch with your local mobile repairer shouldnt cost much easier than trying to do it yourself, hard to really give a good idea of what to do without a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlRoberts Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Thanks! Il have a look around on the internet, their doesn’t seem anything available that would fill it in that would be dead easy having had a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie eastwood Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=plastic+bumbper+filler&_sacat=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 6:38 PM, CarlRoberts said: Thanks! Il have a look around on the internet, their doesn’t seem anything available that would fill it in that would be dead easy having had a look Depending upon the damage (can you get a picture?), you may be able to smooth the edges of any large gashes/chips with some sandpaper/a sharp knife, and then fill with touch up paint. If it's exceptionally deep then you would need some filler before painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westville Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 This is an old post from a Volvo forum but it gives clear unambiguous details on how to tackle minor repairs: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=100383&highlight=paint+repair For the more adventurous here is a good video guide to spraying and blending in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTTlsIHqg0c&feature=youtu.be HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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