silkiechic

So the back of the car is going to be fixed up by this place called collision clinic carstar that is in edmonds. They had a nice shop... The question now becomes... Should I have my front bumper redone too at the same time? There are some cracks in the paint and a few scrapes on it. The front has tons of tiny tiny white speckles due to rocks too. They quoted me $615 for the job. How does that sound? Should I go for it? Or would it be a waste for now because it will just get all chipped up again anyways?

audi2nr

iTrader: (1)

hmm, i'd do it, then get 3m clear bra put on so u dont have to worry about any more chips/cracks on the front!

silkiechic

Hmm... how much does that clear bra thing cost? Maybe I should have the front repainted and clear bra'd when I can afford to do both.

audi2nr

iTrader: (1)

the body shop you are going to may be able to do it, i know its not real cheap though, but on the other hand how much is another paint job...

bighitbike

It's around 350 or so for clear bra I think...

silkiechic

Hmm... maybe I need to get a paying job. Being a student sucks sometimes.

TRD_Power

only do the clear bra RIGHT after you get it repainted otherwise it can get all sorts of crap under there and chips won't be fixable.

bighitbike

Tell me about it...

silkiechic

But don't you have to let the paint cure first? Doesnt that take like 3 weeks? I asked how long before I could wax that side again and he said about 3 weeks to make sure the gasses have all escaped. I would assume that would be the same for covering it up with plastic.

Now to convince my dad to get me a daily driver.

Royicus

You have other ways of getting your money

silkiechic

Hehe. I suppose I do. Still spoiled!

TRD_Power

Well drive it as little as possible and let it cure before.