Cracked paint help!

**02bluez28** · 12-11-2007, 09:14 AM

I was slowly backing out of my work parking spot when this 16-17 year old kid in a white van plows right across my back bumper (he didnt even slow down)

Now Ive got scratches and paint cracks about 6-8" wide across my rear bumper...

Is there anyway to fix this other then taking it to a shop? I have plenty of "tool resources" here at the shop and touch up paint but dont want to make matters any worse... what should I do?

**rbob93** · 12-11-2007, 09:20 AM

Take it to a shop unless you have auto paint experience

**TransAm11973** · 12-11-2007, 10:27 AM

yes i recomend first beating his ass,.....and second takeit to a shop unless you are WELL experienced and have all the professonal painting tools. Dude shouldnt that jackass who hit you be paying for it through his insurance or his own damn pocket

**02bluez28** · 12-11-2007, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by TransAm11973

yes i recomend first beating his ass,.....and second takeit to a shop unless you are WELL experienced and have all the professonal painting tools. Dude shouldnt that jackass who hit you be paying for it through his insurance or his own damn pocket

Yes indeed he should be... At first he stopped, then when I got out to assess the damage he took off

**LETHALxLS1** · 12-11-2007, 11:19 AM

And you didnt chase his ass down? I know I would have. Thats hit and run dude-pretty serious offense. What a POS that guy was. You know he is going to avoid driving by your shop/work from now on. **also-if the paint is cracked-there is no hope. You need your bumper sanded,primed with flexible primer then painted.

**ls1blackbeauty98** · 12-11-2007, 02:17 PM

i would have beaten the crap outta the punk, i would have gotten his insurance while screaming at him... and then id take it to a body shop, unless u have the right knowledge/equipment ure gonna make it worse

good luck!

i would never hit and run, people have no respect these days

**02bluez28** · 12-11-2007, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by ls1blackbeauty98

i would have beaten the crap outta the punk, i would have gotten his insurance while screaming at him... and then id take it to a body shop, unless u have the right knowledge/equipment ure gonna make it worse

good luck!

i would never hit and run, people have no respect these days

Yeah, I shoulda chased him down... As he was pullin away I got a brief look at him he couldnt have been more then 17! maybe even driving illegally judging by his driving skills or the lack there of...