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Old May 21, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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How do i fix this?

First pic is what looks like spider leg cracks on the nose
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Old May 21, 2002 | 12:12 PM
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Second pic shows paint chipping and peeling
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Old May 21, 2002 | 12:28 PM
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Only thing you can do is go for a repaint. Make sure they add the flex agent in it tho--if they don't it'll crack again.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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isn't their a cheaper way than a whole new frigin paint job?
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Old May 21, 2002 | 02:15 PM
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Not if you want it to look right there isn't.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 02:57 PM
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You'll have to strip off all the old paint before repainting, or else your new paint will just flake off with the old. Not hard to do yourself, remove the covers, use some SEM flexable parts stripper to remove the paint (get at an auto paint store), and take to a body shop to spray, then reinstall yourself. That would be the cheapest way to do it unless you can spray too. Don't over torque the bolts on reinstallation or you'll squish the bumper up against the fender or quarter.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 06:57 PM
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Originally posted by 86BIRD-MY FIRST CAR
isn't their a cheaper way than a whole new frigin paint job?
Well you could just take of the front nose and the rear bumper and get those repainted. But if there is more damage to the car I would just save up and get the whole thing repainted.
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