bboy_RES

iTrader: (18)

i scratched up my Evo 9 SE front lip pretty bad today. i already had some minor scratches on the underside before, but this time it scratched the front of the lip. i was going SO slow too! right after i scratched the front of the lip i was pissed and as i pulled into the parking spot i hit the curb too! that threw me over the edge! i figured i would just try to sand the front lip down and have it repainted. i'm pretty sure i could do the sanding myself, but i might have it repainted by someone else. does anybody have any tips on how to sand it down? what grit(s) should i use? should i just focus sanding on the damaged parts or should i sand everything down evenly? thanks!

JoeyM3

iTrader: (10)

depends on how deep the scratches are, you can fill it with bondo and sand it down so its level with the rest of the lip

tripperfx3

iTrader: (6)

Seriously... You might as well just not worry about it. I hit my lip all the time. I actually need a new one, so I do plan on getting my front bumper repainted and replace the front lip with a CF one. Ill just use the busted one for DD'ing it and whenever I go to shows (if it gets in show quality) ill put the CF one on.

If you really just want to attempt it do like mentioned above. Fill it in with bondo and start sanding it down evenly.

EVIL_EVO_VIII

iTrader: (5)

Dont feel so bad, im on my 3rd lip LOL!

bboy_RES

iTrader: (18)

so what grit should i use when i start sanding the lip? do i use smoother grit as i finish sanding?

tim85851

iTrader: (23)

if its deep get some rough grit and slowly work your way up...but make sure you dont make indents in your lip...use bondo...sand it smooth...hit it with some primer...and take it to a shop for paint...good luck!

bboy_RES

iTrader: (18)

thanks! i hope this turns out okay.

Tracer

Where do you guys get your se lips from I want to buy one asap!

shunderwunder

iTrader: (41)

Make sure you sand it with 80 grit before you put the Bondo on. If the scratches are not too deep you can just sand them out & primer it. If you Bondo it Use 80 grit to get it close & finish sanding with 220 grit before priming. Take your time & run your hand over it to make sure it is smooth durring the sanding process.

bboy_RES

iTrader: (18)

so i finish sanding with 220 grit and then i primer it and get it painted? i have to get it clearcoated too right?

bboy_RES

iTrader: (18)

bump.

JoeyM3

iTrader: (10)

yes you need to clear coat

sleeper3

iTrader: (10)

My front lip has already taken a beating from a parking curb and from daily driving. The scratches don't bother me, but a huge spot I sanded down and used that Mitsubishi pen with paint on one end and clearcoat on the other.

bboy_RES

iTrader: (18)

how did it turn out? i might just try that first and see how it looks before i try repainting the whole thing.

R. Mutt

Bump...I want an answer to this as well.