I was detailing my car today and noticed that the previous owner had the bumper repainted. My car has a clear bra on the whole front end, and I found it odd that the bumper didn't have it...

... until I found the edges by the corner lights.

It really, really needs a repaint, but I am worried that this thing is trashed now that is has been repainted over the clear bra. Suggestions? I like the oem bumper but this may be a reason to get a 06/7 sport. I am worried that if I peel it up (would require a razor to start it) that I will find a bunch of places filled with bondo that won't lift with the bra (or the paint lifted with it).

Suggestions? Never had this problem before.

 

get a new bumper,i think that's the best way to go...
Btw never heard someone painting over clear bra...maybe he was covering something up,or who ever did it didn't notice the clear bra on it...who knows what's underneath all those layers of paint and plastic...

 

Wow....what kind of idiot does that?

 

In the long run it will probably be cheaper and it will definately look better to just get a new bumper. In order for the body shop to get the best quality job the clear bra will have to be removed then the paint will need to be completely stripped off then any damage will have to be repaired before new paint. If you start with a new bumper just prime and paint and you have a pristine bumper.

 

Wake up....wake up is this the worst nightmare or what? Like they've already posted bumper replacement is the best advice! Who does **** like this....
Gary

 

Def get a 06/07 sports bumper!

 

That sux. New bumper!