>front bumper paint on my shitbox is fucked (previous owner just brushed over it multiple times without removing the old layers)
>getting a new bumper is super cheap
>except parts in my color code virtually do not exist for some reason
>don't have the tools or skills to diy
>going to a professional to fix it can cost over 400 bucks
>will look like shit anyways because now the bumper is in pristine condition while the rest of the paint on the car is still scuffed
>can pay to let the entire car get resprayed, but this will cost as much as buying a new shitbox entirely

What the fuck do I do?
It's a peugeot 206 with the black color code KTV (metallic black), but for some reason I literally cannot find a single part online that has this color code for a 206, instead it's all fucking EXL (obsidian/noir black).

Should I just embrace the clown-car mentality and get a miss-matched/different shade black bumper??
This car is 17 years old and obviously has defects here and there. Normally I would eventually just get a new one when this one breaks down completely, but if I DO end up respraying it completely I feel like I will be literally married to it for the rest of my life.

>>28476796 (OP)
The car is black (worst colour because it hides bends and curves) it was ruined when it came fresh off the factory. Hmm well it might be hard but maybe you can just repaint the bumper the mini modelers on /tg/ know how to paint you could probably apply that knowledge but on a bigger scale.

Sand everything down then wrap

>>28476796 (OP)
>except parts in my color code virtually do not exist for some reason

Auto paint shops can computer match your color and fill standard spray cans.

>>28476838
this. go to an auto body store and get them to make some paint matched cans for you. it sounds like you know the actual paint code number so that should make it easier for them. if the paint is insanely fucked or sunfaded for some reason getting them to get their paint camera out and match an area on the car might also be an option, but if it's just scratches it probably won't look too out of place. i'm guessing the part will already be primed when you get it. if it isn't primed, prime it with black primer then sand it. don't need to use black but it will cover faster and save $$ on expensive paint match paint. actually i'm not even sure 100% if plastic parts need to be primed first before painting or what, some other anon may know. but anyway just sand it with 500-600 grit sandpaper for better adhesion and smoothness then paint it. then clear coat it after that. be patient and do several light coats otherwise it'll run and you'll get pissed cause you'll have to wait a long time to sand it down. also do it while the bumper is off the car if you can. pic related is a rust patch i did on my dad's car a week ago. not perfect by any means, but shows what sandpaper and aresol cans are capable of. if you look closely you can almost see some sand marks from using 400 grit, this is why i say maybe use 500-600 before the finishing coat. if you're competent enough replace a bumper on your own you can do this imo. worst case scenario you have a learning experience, you can always sand any mistakes down.

>>28476796 (OP)
just ignore it? i mean it's just a a fucking french shitbox