How to fix this light damage
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ClnlPanic
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Thanks very much, I'll get hold of some tomorrow.
The gash only happened a few months ago, is there really much chance the rust is also on the back of the panel, do I really need to take the bumper off to treat the back too? I don't have great facilities or tools and it'd be a bit of a headache for me to get the back bumper off what with the jacking and chocking and unbolting, but tell me if it really is advisable and I'll get the garage to do it.
I'm so lazy
The gash only happened a few months ago, is there really much chance the rust is also on the back of the panel, do I really need to take the bumper off to treat the back too? I don't have great facilities or tools and it'd be a bit of a headache for me to get the back bumper off what with the jacking and chocking and unbolting, but tell me if it really is advisable and I'll get the garage to do it.
I'm so lazy
The touchup pens from Nissan are a good match. Around £7
They come with a tiny wire brush to clean out the rust from the scratch.
If you haven't done any painting before just take your time and try not to use too much paint.
A cocktail stick or thin piece of wire is good for getting paint into fine scratches.
The damage doesn't look very bad, so should just be the rust you can see.
They come with a tiny wire brush to clean out the rust from the scratch.
If you haven't done any painting before just take your time and try not to use too much paint.
A cocktail stick or thin piece of wire is good for getting paint into fine scratches.
The damage doesn't look very bad, so should just be the rust you can see.
I found halfords silver to be a very poor match for my Primera.
My Mrs has a metallic green Micra. The Nissan touchup pen is a very good match.
You will need the colour code off of the car.
It is on the VIN plate which you will find under the bonnet near the windscreen wipers I think.
Ring or visit your local Nissan dealer parts dept.
Halfords paint may be a good match for your colour but it wasn't for mine.
My Mrs has a metallic green Micra. The Nissan touchup pen is a very good match.
You will need the colour code off of the car.
It is on the VIN plate which you will find under the bonnet near the windscreen wipers I think.
Ring or visit your local Nissan dealer parts dept.
Halfords paint may be a good match for your colour but it wasn't for mine.
solarice
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I personally prefer nissan paint, but up to you really any nissan dealer will be able to sort you out.
Just behind that corner where the bumper fits is a philips headed bolt (you'll be able to feel it), unbolting it will give you a little extra working room as the bumper will drop slightly on the corner...no real need to remove the bumper totally.
any nissan dealer will be able to sort you out.Just behind that corner where the bumper fits is a philips headed bolt (you'll be able to feel it), unbolting it will give you a little extra working room as the bumper will drop slightly on the corner...no real need to remove the bumper totally.
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