# What should i do about these Body+Paint Problems?? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [March 5, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331 "2009-03-05T13:22:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![1vibe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/94ad74/32.png) [@1vibe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1vibe)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/1 "2009-03-05T13:22:58Z")
Alright so summer time is coming fast and ive been meaning to make a post on the forum to get your opinions on what i should do about a few things concerning the body and paint on my car. Basically the main issue is that my OEM Nissan NaVaN Front Bumper is not in good condition, so im looking either looking for a new one or fixing mine if its worth it. In the first picture ive just highlighted the sections where my bumper either has scratches, or pieces broken… my front hood just has paint chips that have turned yellow (i guess surface rust) not serious though… Both sides of the front bumper that are attached to the car have problems, the left side is hanging with zip ties and the right side is fine but the peice that is attached to a car is broken… and the cut keeps spreading from all the bumps i have to encounter on the roads etc… The second picture, under the wheel wells, they are not rolled, and because i drove the car in the winter, i now have surface rust, and some real rust appearing and i want to get rid of it… the back bumper, where i have it all marked with orange… some idiot hit my car with their truck and the paint got chipped and the paint spread… gets larger with time… but this is nothing big, u can’t really notice it, its just a small chip. the driver door also has a small dent, from an idiot i guess hitting my car with his door. the blue marks on the car are where the seals are not sticking to the car because i guess when the car was painted they may not have done that stuff… Anyway so the i just wanted to know what people think i should do about all of this stuff, what is the best way to go about fixing all of these things… should i buy a new bumper, where can i get it painted if its not same color as my car, any other front end’s people think i should look for? Oh and if anyone has any 17’s or 18’s rims that would compliment 240… let me know! Any advice or ideas would help me out… thank you! ![http://www.1vibe.net/pictures/g20/silvia-dam1.jpg](http://www.1vibe.net/pictures/g20/silvia-dam1.jpg) ![http://www.1vibe.net/pictures/g20/silvia-dam2.jpg](http://www.1vibe.net/pictures/g20/silvia-dam2.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![1vibe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/94ad74/32.png) [@1vibe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1vibe)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/2 "2009-03-07T14:43:20Z")
lol 41 people have viewed this post and no one speaking? Do i need to be more specific, better pics? ---
**Author:** ![Hacknik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ba9def/32.png) [@Hacknik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hacknik)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/3 "2009-03-07T15:11:11Z")
Grab a new bumper, fix the rust yourself, get a carbon fiber hood, bring the car to a body shop and have new window seals put in. Then have it repainted or be cheap and do touch ups to the effected places. As for rims, there is plenty to find the the classifieds section, or you could try waiting it out until something cheap pops up to your liking. Hope that helps. ---
**Author:** ![kollo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kollo/32/5661_2.png) [@kollo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kollo)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/4 "2009-03-07T15:36:39Z")
i have bbs look-a-likes 4 botl pm me if interested or want pics ---
**Author:** ![sidewayz240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@sidewayz240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewayz240)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2009, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/5 "2009-03-07T17:26:16Z")
^ His car is clearly 5 lug. ---
**Author:** ![polishprince](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/polishprince/32/5690_2.png) [@polishprince](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/polishprince)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2009, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/6 "2009-03-07T17:49:45Z")
your absolutely right… your front bumper is done. I as the team player that I am will come pick it up from you and dispose of it… no charge at all ---
**Author:** ![Dj-Infinit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Dj-Infinit](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dj-Infinit)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2009, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/7 "2009-03-07T17:57:24Z")
LMFAO^ WOW ---
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2009, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/8 "2009-03-07T18:05:35Z")
dude seriously randy stop. try buffing it, a detail shop will do it all for cheap to. ---
**Author:** ![Rilakkuma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/cc9497/32.png) [@Rilakkuma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rilakkuma)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/9 "2009-03-07T20:26:00Z")
hey i was just wondering, did you convert the rear taillights? im so confused… LOL no kouki front end \ **Author:** ![1vibe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/94ad74/32.png) [@1vibe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1vibe)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/10 "2009-03-08T09:46:19Z") > [@F/s Audio stuff flipout pioneer cd changer etc](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-s-audio-stuff-flipout-pioneer-cd-changer-etc/19562/28): > > hey i was just wondering, did you convert the rear taillights? > im so confused… LOL no kouki front end \ and any accidental/repair body shop can fix everything up. Yep the rear lights have been converted to the JDM silvia. And thanks for the replies guys… every opinion helps. Right now im thinking of fixing the current bumper that i have because i posted in the WTB section and no reply so far. Does anyone have any recommendations for any place to go check out, or does anyone know anyone who works privately and does great paint/body work? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Dj-Infinit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Dj-Infinit](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dj-Infinit)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/11 "2009-03-08T13:41:35Z")
Dirtydevo… AKA Devin, great work… just look at his car! ---
**Author:** ![greybrother](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/greybrother/32/5551_2.png) [@greybrother](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greybrother)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2009, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/12 "2009-03-10T10:27:58Z")
Careful with the s14 rear 1/4 window seals. It seems they are only sold as part of the window. ~$600 each form Nissan. Mine were removed for a full colour-change and I was forced to put the old seals back on. They are a mess that I will have to get sorted as soon as things get warm and pliable again. ---
**Author:** ![1vibe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/94ad74/32.png) [@1vibe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1vibe)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/13 "2009-03-13T11:50:29Z")
thanks guys, a few good referals by some members and a few good tips so far from the msgs on this post. I am taking everything under consideration… so keep those suggestions coming. ---
**Author:** ![nitrowsb](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nitrowsb/32/5702_2.png) [@nitrowsb](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitrowsb)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-do-about-these-body-paint-problems/122331/14 "2009-03-13T20:00:44Z")
colorworks.ca They do all our bumper repairs for us and they’re mobile!