chromecarz00
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Anyone?
Dent in 08 535 Rear Bumper =( do I need a new one or can it be fixed? Pix included
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Setec Astronomy
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How big is that? About an inch? Not really sure how to answer your question...are you asking can it be fixed without a respray? Or whether it can be fixed at all? I believe the insurance co. would write for a new bumper cover. Hard to tell if the impact absorber is creased (doesn't look it), but they might cover a new one also.
If you're asking if you can fix this one, you can certainly make it look better. I'm not sure if there are body fillers that bond/flex properly to/with those urethane bumper covers (I imagine there are), so I would presume that it could be sanded, filled, sanded, and the whole thing resprayed. Or you could make it less noticeable with some local touchup/sand/polish.
If you're asking if you can fix this one, you can certainly make it look better. I'm not sure if there are body fillers that bond/flex properly to/with those urethane bumper covers (I imagine there are), so I would presume that it could be sanded, filled, sanded, and the whole thing resprayed. Or you could make it less noticeable with some local touchup/sand/polish.
David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
Setec Astronomy said:
Actually, an appraiser with any knowledge would write to fix this one all day long. OTOH, most shops would write to replace it. That's why I have a job I guess.
David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
Easier to replace - Yes / Cheaper - No
Most bumpers range from $250 to $1200 which means that you *could* do a 30 hour repair on a bumper that was torn into 3 pieces and still come out ahead. Would anyone put 30 hours into a cover - no way, but I've put 15 hours into them all the time. Plastic is very repairable these days thanks to 3M's bumper repair kit. The only way I'll do a repair on plastic is if the shop can offer a lifetime gaurantee on the repair. If not, I'll go with a replacement after I pay them to atleast try.
Most bumpers range from $250 to $1200 which means that you *could* do a 30 hour repair on a bumper that was torn into 3 pieces and still come out ahead. Would anyone put 30 hours into a cover - no way, but I've put 15 hours into them all the time. Plastic is very repairable these days thanks to 3M's bumper repair kit. The only way I'll do a repair on plastic is if the shop can offer a lifetime gaurantee on the repair. If not, I'll go with a replacement after I pay them to atleast try.
chromecarz00
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Thanks for the advice all, I tihnk ill get a new one.