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thirdtimelucky
 


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oops - SCUFFED BUMPER AND WHEEL ARCH - HELP

I have just scuffed near side front wheel arch and black section of front bumper on a brick post. Smart repair will be 200 plus VAt but I am told that may not last. Local very good car repairs will do it for 150 plus Vat but say they cannot get the number for the black paint type stuff from land rover and will do their best to match it. I presume having the whole lot replaced would be extortionate - anyone know which way I should go or the best method of repair????? Sad  
Post #61909311th Mar 2010 5:01 pm
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astonbuilder
 


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Smart repair shouldn't be a problem really but as a body shop will do it cheaper go with them. A match will probably be fine but am sure somebody on here will oblige with the colour number. Can't believe it isn't available though? Have you looked on the VIN plate and/or the vehicle handbooks as often code included there.

Wait a bit longer and an expert will be along any time soon..... Whistle  
Post #61915211th Mar 2010 6:08 pm
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Re: oops - SCUFFED BUMPER AND WHEEL ARCH - HELP

What is this "black paint type stuff from land rover"?

Were is your green D3 painted black?

Do you mean the plastic wheel arch and bumper corner? I thought they were just unpainted black plastic Shocked 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG  
Post #61916511th Mar 2010 6:27 pm
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thirdtimelucky
 


Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
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The bodyshop told me that they can obtain paint numbers/plasticote to repair plastic (they are not colour coded in the Tonga Green - that would be much easier). They assure me they can blend in a repair providing they can match the matt black finish. Surprised  
Post #61972212th Mar 2010 3:48 pm
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countrywide
 


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If it is the black plastic trim arch, just buy new trim or buy some off e-bay. you can also get a bumper from Slimer.  
Post #61975112th Mar 2010 4:25 pm
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I know a chap who has a complete set of D3 black plastic wheel arches for sale (£80)

you could flog the rest or keep them for your next minor bump.

PM me if you need them

Dave  
Post #61975612th Mar 2010 4:38 pm
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i have some tonga green paint you can have Thumbs Up Duncan
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thirdtimelucky
 


Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
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Thanks for all your help.

Going to try the bodyshop route tomorrow - they want the car for 2 days to get the match right and try and get the textured finish - may be back in touch with those who offered help if this fails.....
They are very good at their job but I have only used them for straightforward paint jobs. Oh, I hate all this, don't like to be without my Disco for long. Only hit the post because I thought we were being burgled and was trying to turn round in a rush ......... Sad  
Post #62103815th Mar 2010 9:40 am
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DaveT
 


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FFS replace the plastic trim! it just clips on. It'll never look right filled & painted.
Same with the bumper. Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
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Post #62156015th Mar 2010 10:11 pm
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thirdtimelucky
 


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Glad to say the bodyshop have done a fantastic job. They have matched up the matt finish beautifully on bumper and wheel arch and no-one would ever know the difference. Razz  
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