Plastic flare repair

[DWC]

Is it possible to bog and repaint plastic flares on guards etc. My wife can't
reverse and check mirrors at the same time. She backed into a solid letterbox
and gouged the drivers side guard. They all need attention anyway.
Any help appreciated

Dave

[6G74]

To some degree, if its deeply scratched or something, sure - if there are holes or something youll need to support it from behind obviously. As for painting, being that its not bare plastic, theres no need for primers or anything.

[DWC]

Is there any problem with the rest of the flares being "dimpled", not completely smooth? If I fill and sand the gouges etc. will it stand out too much against the rest?

Dave

[6G74]

Depends on your gun, i think the dimples your reffering to are orange peal - so straight of the gun without being rubbed back would leave you with a very simular finish.

Further to that, wats worse, gouges or a slightly smoother finish?