Car Bumper Paint, Know the Cost Details and Types of Paint
Car bumper is part of the repair of the front or rear bumper that has scratches to dents. To beautify its condition like new, repairs and repainting are necessary.
Especially in this part, many may still be confused about how much it costs to paint a car bumper? Therefore, it wouldn't hurt for you to calculate the estimated costs that need to be incurred.
Currently, there are many workshops that can perform repairs and painting of car bumpers. The costs incurred vary depending on the quality of the paint used and the quality of the workmanship.
The estimated repair costs are calculated per panel. For example, the front car bumper counts as one panel. The same goes for the rear car bumper. Here are the details of the repair costs for the front and rear bumpers of the car.
Cost of painting the front bumper
The part of the car that often attracts attention for repairs is the front bumper. Because it is located on the outermost part of the car, it is not surprising that the front bumper is most often scratched, scuffed, or dented due to collisions.
The cost incurred to repair damage to the front bumper is not too expensive. It ranges from Rp500-600 thousand per panel depending on the quality of the paint and the level of damage.
Cost of painting the rear bumper
Almost the same as the front bumper. The rear part of the car is also often affected by being hit by another car or vehicle. Or another issue if parked incorrectly and hitting a barrier quite hard. The repair costs are not much different, ranging from Rp500-Rp600 thousand per panel.
Choosing quality car paint
Speaking of paint quality, there are several types of car paint available in the market. For example, nitrocellulose (duco), urethane, and lacquer. These three types of paint can be chosen according to your budget and needs.
What are the advantages of each type of car paint? Check out the complete review below.
1. Nitrocellulose (duco)
Nitrocellulose paint can be considered as instant paint. Because the process of working with it is not complicated. Due to its instant nature, duco paint has become the most favored paint in small workshops because it does not require a long process in its application.
The price is also quite friendly to the wallet, around Rp150-Rp350 thousand. However, the downside of this type of paint is that the resulting color is not glossy and fades easily.
2. Urethane paint
This type of car paint has the advantage of coverage, shine, and better durability. This makes it resistant to scratches and not easily dull, and its durability can last for decades.
The drying process is key to the quality of using this type of paint. Therefore, the work must be done in a workshop equipped with an oven system.
There is a price for quality, that's the picture of urethane paint. Because, to get better quality, you need to spend a considerable amount of money.
3. Lacquer paint
Lacquer paint is a type of paint that uses organic solvent materials such as thinner as a dilution mixture. This material is considered hazardous to health and requires special equipment for its use.
This type of paint has tough pigments and carriers that can adhere to the surface of the car body kit even in the smallest gaps. Its use is suitable for painting details of the car kit with the right polishing technique.
Lacquer paint is a type of paint that should be avoided as much as possible, besides the adverse side effects, this type of paint is also not durable and easily dulls. The durability of this type of paint may only last one to two years. However, the drying process of lacquer paint is faster than the two types of paint mentioned above.
By knowing the advantages and disadvantages of various types of paint, at least you will understand better what kind of car paint is needed.
Author: Dinno Baskoro
