Fix huge scratch HFP lip?

[david3558]

I was just backing out of my garage, and somehow I managed to f*ck up and go off the curb at an angle and my newly installed HFP lip hit the curb. Now there is a huge "scratch" about 6 inches long on it. I don't even know if its considered a "scratch"...I can see through the paint now, thats for sure. Anyone know how I can possibly make it less noticeable? The surface is sort of rough now because of the curb.

The location of the paint damage is on the left bottom corner of my FA5 HFP front lip. It can't really be seen from above, but when you look a little lower you can tell

[david3558]

I'll try to get a pic ASAP, but in the meantime...anyone?

I'm sure you guys know the feeling

[Tredd]

yea, i got that on my regular bumper before i got the HFP, lucky me. But yea theres not much you can do. Options would be to touch up paint it (which would probably be the least expensive), get it repainted, or buy a new HFP lip. If it was me id just touch up paint ,sand and polish it, cause as u said u cant see it unless u look down at it.

[david3558]

Thanks, but how would I apply the touch up paint? And where can I get some?

Thanks!

[Tredd]

you can get it at ur local honda dealer, although sometimes the paint doesnt match EXACtly but it comes close. Theres a online store that makes car paint thats suppose to be closer but i forgot, but usually it should be par on when u shake it good. It comes with a little brush that u can apply it with but it probably will go on unevenly, thus the sanding etc. paintscratch/ding repairs this should help. Good luck

[0720Steve]

man, that touch up paint is a bitch....doesn't look right. i tried it once, but that was with graphite pearl. i would need to see some pics to give you the best advice. is it through the white part or the black? by the sounds of it, the white. you might need it done professionally if it is that bad. or a nice big band aide sticker. otherwise i don't know what you can do. might just have to live with it.

[jackolee]

is it on the bottom of the lip or can you see the scratch when standing in front of the car?

[david3558]

It's on the bottom side of the lip. So if you crouch and face my car at eye level and look at the left, you might see the edges of the giant scratch "pokin" out from underneath. I know its not noticeable, but I'm sure you guys know how I feel when these things bother you intensely. Any suggestions? I know I won't be able to make it look exact, but I'd rather have that spot be white than black haha.

Thanks for the help. TWFA5 ftmfw!

[jackolee]

well ive scratch the bottom a few times, just dont think about it, its bound to get scratch cant do anything about it

[ortivt6]

I got hit backing out from a parking lot at my resident... the rear HFP its F*ck up... I need a new one now. so I know the feeling...

[I Vtec, do you?]

Need pics to judge on how to fix it

[blue rocket]

stickers fix anything!

[ortivt6]

here a pic of mine... No sticker can fix this one....

[blue rocket]

yikes, that is not pretty! just order a new rear piece, at least they arent that expensive!

[ortivt6]

^yes but now am thinking of getting the mugen rear lip... its so sexy plus it sits lower...

[david3558]

Type-R rear lip ftw!

[WhiteSicivic06]

I just got my HFP kit so hopefully I'll have good luck with it~

[ortivt6]

Originally Posted by david3558

Type-R rear lip ftw!

its not low enough...

[jackolee]

^ lol its about the same, i think the mugen suspensions make it seem lower than the ctr

[Leonard1818]

No pics no care.