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FORD FIESTA • WING & BUMPER REPAIR

Ford Fiesta wing & front bumper corner repair

A real Base Cosmetics repair, documented from the original damage through preparation, colour and lacquer to the finished wing and bumper corner.

01 • BEFORE

Wing damage and a scuffed bumper corner

This blue Ford Fiesta came to Base Cosmetics with damage to the front wing and front bumper corner. The original photograph shows scuff marks down the bumper beside the wheel arch, with paint damage around the edge where the wing meets the bumper.

Before repair: Ford Fiesta front bumper scuffs and paint damage at the wing edge.
Before repair: Ford Fiesta front bumper scuffs and paint damage at the wing edge.

02 • DURING — PREPARATION

Preparing the repair areas

The affected areas were prepared for refinishing. Masking protected the headlamp, wheel, trim and surrounding bodywork while leaving the wing and bumper repair areas accessible.

During repair: prepared wing and bumper corner with surrounding areas masked.
During repair: prepared wing and bumper corner with surrounding areas masked.

03 • DURING — PRIMER & SANDING

Building a smooth surface

The photographs record the priming and sanding stages before the colour was applied. The surrounding parts remained masked throughout this preparation.

During repair: primer stage on the masked Ford Fiesta bumper and wing.
During repair: primer stage on the masked Ford Fiesta bumper and wing.
During repair: surface preparation before applying the blue colour coat.
During repair: surface preparation before applying the blue colour coat.

04 • DURING — COLOUR & LACQUER

Refinishing the wing and bumper

The blue colour coat was applied before the lacquer. These two photographs show the change from the matt colour stage to the reflective gloss finish, with the vehicle still masked.

During repair: blue colour coat on the wing and bumper before lacquer.
During repair: blue colour coat on the wing and bumper before lacquer.
During repair: glossy lacquered wing and front bumper corner, still masked.
During repair: glossy lacquered wing and front bumper corner, still masked.

05 • AFTER

The finished repair

With the masking removed, the finished photographs show the repaired bumper corner and wing from two angles. The original scuffs and damaged paint at the panel edge are no longer visible in these views. Before and after photographs were taken from different angles and in different lighting.

After repair: unmasked Ford Fiesta front bumper corner and wing.
After repair: unmasked Ford Fiesta front bumper corner and wing.
After repair: second angle of the refinished Ford Fiesta wing and bumper join.
After repair: second angle of the refinished Ford Fiesta wing and bumper join.

MOBILE SMART REPAIRS • SUNDERLAND & THE NORTH EAST

Damage to your wing or bumper?

Send Base Cosmetics clear close-up photographs and a wider view of the damage, together with your vehicle registration and postcode. We’ll assess whether the repair and working location are suitable.