Nissan Qashqai - scratched bumper

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Thu 17 Nov 2016 15:41
Nissan Qashqai - scratched bumper - Luke Tracey

Hi I have a scratch on the bumper of my Nissan Qashqai . Bumper is, of course, plastic. Colour is black and scratch is showing white.

Its a fairly fine straight line.Now, my first reaction is to use a fine tipped black marker to fill it in. But, I was wondering if there is anything else that would be better?

Some pics here

i.imgur.com/XgPKwf4.jpg

i.imgur.com/A4pc2zc.jpg

Any advice apreshated , Thanks

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Thu 17 Nov 2016 16:41
Nissan Qashqai - scratched bumper - Falkirk Bairn

New car? Chipsaway

Old Car? Touch up paint

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Thu 17 Nov 2016 19:33
Nissan Qashqai - scratched bumper - bathtub tom

That looks more dark grey than black and seems to be dented in the second pic?

A professional will give a free quote.

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Fri 18 Nov 2016 08:36
Nissan Qashqai - scratched bumper - daveyjp

If you are happy just having it covered a marker or even black shoe polish!

If you want a proper job and it is plastic a bodyshop would sort it.

Chipsaway are OK, but plastic often needs more specialist prep requiring heat so the paint adheres and doesn't peel over time. For this work a heated indoor space is preferable.

I've had similar scratches done at a bodyshop and cost is usually £100-150.

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Fri 18 Nov 2016 09:20
Nissan Qashqai - scratched bumper - RT

A week before I wanted to start the process of trading in my immaculate Hyundai Santa Fe, I put a 10" scratch round the bumper corner - I got quotes from a local smart repairer working from a unit, £150 and a mobile, £120.

I went with the smart repairer as it would be done indoors so less chance of dust contamination and his use of heaters to finish the job - he did an excellent job, and even touched up some chips at the rear I'd not spotted.

The car went through BCA as class 2, only downrated from class 1 because of a minute dent not visible to normal examination but just visible with an inspection lamp - ironically there was no official record of the engine/transmission rebuild as they were done under warranty!

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