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2000firebird
02-08-2006, 01:00 PM
a small one, but it still did its damage. do you think this can be fixed with just a repaint? some ppl on a diff forum said i had to replace the bumper which i dont think i need to but... maybe cuz i hope i dont have to. heres some pics
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/00firebird/100_1022.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/00firebird/100_1016.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/00firebird/100_1052.jpg
SpoiledMan
02-08-2006, 01:16 PM
Looks like a repaint will take care of it to me? Did the others state their reason(s) as to why it would need to be replaced?
Setec Astronomy
02-08-2006, 01:22 PM
I fortunately haven`t had to have one of those big PU bumper covers repaired, but I`m thinking a possible reason for replacement instead of repaint is if it has scrapes in it that have to be filled, the filler won`t be flexible and will crack during flexing of the cover which would be less than enough to crack the paint.
2000firebird
02-08-2006, 03:09 PM
yeah ^ what he said spoiledman. couldnt that just be sanded down though? the scratches in it arent very deep. id imagine a worthy bodyshop could take care of it
Scottwax
02-08-2006, 08:06 PM
Most shops will insist on replacing the bumper.
lbls1
02-08-2006, 08:24 PM
As long as there is not breaking, or cracking, then a repaint will do the trick. Plastics, composites can be repaired even with breaks!! Shop around if you get comments such as replacing the bumper cover.
grimmster
02-09-2006, 06:41 AM
Probably a wash either way you go.
I`m sure it wont be to cheap to sand the front down, possible patching, then repaint, probably would cost as much as painting a new one.