Anyone had their front bumper get crusty like this? What is the best fix if so. Thanks.

 

Paint flaking off here.

Fix is sand it down, fill where necessary, base [prime] coat, paint [pigment], clear coat.

Or
Try to locate a replacement bumper from salvage yard [most economical] or simply purchase a new [oem or aftermarket bumper skin and prime, paint, clear coat.

Body shops do this all the time. Specialty shops have popped up in the marker under the name of "bumper repair". Check them out.

Salim
PS: You may have to get the color code for your bumper. Repair facility should be able to pull it out of the Vin number. Just be aware that for some first gen, the body color can be different from the bumper/cladding.

 

Thanks. Yes it’s definitely different color. Vehicle is silver and this is a dark grey color.

 

Looks like the bumper was repainted at some point but the surface wasn't prepaired properly.

 

The cladding color code may be harder to get as every one will keep giving you the color code for the body. So ask repeatedly or specifically for the color code of the plastic bumper-cladding.

Salim

 

im thinking about repainting it myself hopefully with a color matched spray can. I’ll update here if I’m able to find such a thing

 

Paint code

8p6 top of car

Ucaf3 greyish rose pearl metallic bottom

link for cans on Amazon

 

Painting is a skill and the key is "good prep". I am fairly handy with a wrench but not with paint. Looking at the posted picture the upside potential is fairly high. At the end you have to satisfy yourself.

Salim