help, I need to access this paint chip

[Albertcado]

Hi all, what's the easiest way to loosen or move the edge of the front bumper so I can touch-up paint this chip without the paint sticking to the bottom.
I tried touching it up with tape in between but the fitment is too tight. Is there an easy way I can loosen or nudge the corner of the front bumper down or to the side? If there is, how do I access the necessary bolts/nuts to loosen it and where exactly are they located?
By the way this chip seems to be on a lot of s550s, either in the rears or the front so check yours if you haven't.
This is not my picture, but someone else's on the forum who has the exact same chip and issue.

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[sirben711]

I have a similar chip too. I suspect mine came chipped from the factory - since I bought it brand new.

I know the drive for perfect paint...but I don't know if its worth it taking off the front bumper for access... I was thinking about just touching it up and being very careful and doing a very thin layer to start. I guess the problem is gravity is working against you

 

[Albertcado]

I have a similar chip too. I suspect mine came chipped from the factory - since I bought it brand new.

I know the drive for perfect paint...but I don't know if its worth it taking off the front bumper for access... I was thinking about just touching it up and being very careful and doing a very thin layer to start. I guess the problem is gravity is working against you

That's what I want to do, I have Dr. Colorchip paint from a old chip on the hood I fixed and fine tip painters brushes. I just want to loosen that corner of the bumper momentarily and maybe pull the corner down just enough where I can paint the chip without the bottom touching. just not sure how to loosen whatever is keeping that corner snug.

 

[wazslow]

There is a small bolt (7mm?) Holding the bumper and fender together. You have to remove most the wheel liner to get to it. Search YouTube for an s550 front bumper removal and you'll see what I'm referring to.

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