Big Scratch on my Bumper....Now what? - Honda Pilot

akhenax · 11-11-2010, 12:05 PM

Hey Piloteers,

I was leaving the gym, and as I was backing up, "boom" I crashed into something. I thought it was a car at first, but I had backed up into a low concrete wall that was very difficult to see at night. I got out and look at the damage and saw that I have a wide scratch on the right corner end of the bumper, that is about 8 inches long. There is also a gash, where the plastic has come up a bit.

My question is, what can be done about this now? Is there a way I can buff this out and repaint it DIY style? If I decide to get it professionally fixed, what will that run me? Is this something I should just live with, and get over? What do you guys think?

I'll post pictures as soon as I can. I want to wash it first, so that the pics give an adequate representation, since the area is a little dirty from the concrete.

N_Jay · 11-11-2010, 12:34 PM

Get one of those Band-Aid stickers, and think up a great "You will never believe this" off-road story.

Michal · 11-11-2010, 12:37 PM

I would give it some time and reevaluate the damage.
It may look better after several weeks.

samc · 11-11-2010, 05:40 PM

Probably touch up paint and forget about it.

Otherwise a repaint for like $300

11-11-2010, 12:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
akhenax Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pok, NY Posts: 70 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Big Scratch on my Bumper....Now what? Hey Piloteers, I was leaving the gym, and as I was backing up, "boom" I crashed into something. I thought it was a car at first, but I had backed up into a low concrete wall that was very difficult to see at night. I got out and look at the damage and saw that I have a wide scratch on the right corner end of the bumper, that is about 8 inches long. There is also a gash, where the plastic has come up a bit. My question is, what can be done about this now? Is there a way I can buff this out and repaint it DIY style? If I decide to get it professionally fixed, what will that run me? Is this something I should just live with, and get over? What do you guys think? I'll post pictures as soon as I can. I want to wash it first, so that the pics give an adequate representation, since the area is a little dirty from the concrete. __________________ 2005 Pilot EX - L. The L is for Love.

11-11-2010, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,544 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get one of those Band-Aid stickers, and think up a great "You will never believe this" off-road story. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

11-11-2010, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Michal Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 416 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would give it some time and reevaluate the damage. It may look better after several weeks. __________________ 2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD Mocha Metallic cargo tray, cargo net, wheel locks, thule rack system, WeatherTech front and second row mats, WeatherTech ClearCover™

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11-11-2010, 05:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Probably touch up paint and forget about it. Otherwise a repaint for like $300

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