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Last night i was the victim of a drunk driver who rear ended my new car, and i sustained bumper damage. My question is can i repair my bumper and color match the paint to factory code or should i get a new bumper. Thanks!
 
Chala said:
Last night i was the victim of a drunk driver who rear ended my new car, and i sustained bumper damage. My question is can i repair my bumper and color match the paint to factory code or should i get a new bumper. Thanks!
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I can't really make out the spot for touch up.as far as the bumper bulged out like that,see if it pushes back in without interference if it does and there is no structural damage try using a 2 part epoxy resin and mend it back in place.or bring it to a body shop have them take a look at it.If it were me I'd go about getting a new bumper why should you have to mess around with it unless he hit you and ran.
 
GSKR said:
If it were me I'd go about getting a new bumper why should you have to mess around with it unless he hit you and ran.
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How much would i be looking at for a new bumper? (Ball park) Look again at the bumper (new pic circled), the crease that is circled. I need to mess around with it, i wasn't exactly a boyscout in this scenario, i rather not get into specifics but he was definitely drunk, i did him a favor by not calling cops.
 
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Most likely that crease will not go away. The part that is popped out should pop right back in if you push it in correctly. If not, try leaving it in the sun to get warm and try again. looks like the reverse sensor is popped out a little bit also.

How hard did he hit you?
 
Boejoula said:
Most likely that crease will not go away. The part that is popped out should pop right back in if you push it in correctly. If not, try leaving it in the sun to get warm and try again. looks like the reverse sensor is popped out a little bit also.

How hard did he hit you?
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Not sure how hard, i mean whether he applied brakes or no through my rear veiw it looked like about 25 mph...so your saying i will need a new bumper? Will be getting several estimates later today!
 
IF only the left side of the bumper sustained the impact,more than likely not always there will be damage underneath.Give yourself piece of mind and get it checked out by a professional.a new bumper with paint and r and r maybe anywhere from 600 to 1000 depending on where you go.
 
Maybe you can try contacting a salvage yard for a cheap one in good sharp also.
 
GSKR said:
IF only the left side of the bumper sustained the impact,more than likely not always there will be damage underneath.Give yourself piece of mind and get it checked out by a professional.a new bumper with paint and r and r maybe anywhere from 600 to 1000 depending on where you go.
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What do you mean damage underneath? The bumper unpainted is $400.00
sharpcanoe said:
Maybe you can try contacting a salvage yard for a cheap one in good sharp also.
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Its a brand new car i'm not going to do that
7PaintGuns said:
Use a heat gun and heat that sucker up and try and push/ manipulate the crease back in. Be careful not to get the bumper to hot but you may be able to work most of it out. Boejoula was right you should be able to smack the bumper back in as well. Also take a glance at this thread, http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/97596-bodyshop-collision-tips.html
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Wouldn't chance that i will just pay the piper
 
Most cars that take a direct hit on one side or a direct angle absorb so much force there could be supplemental damage you can't see.That why the bumper needs to come off and be inspected by a certified collision expert.You stated bumper is 400 but doesn't include r and r and paint and clear.my client needed a front bumper on a 12 accord ended up paying 750 in total with paint.
 
If you are gonna complain about the cost or suggestions ,then maybe you should have called the police about the incident.
 
Chala said:
i rather not get into specifics but he was definitely drunk, i did him a favor by not calling cops.
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GSKR said:
If you are gonna complain about the cost or suggestions ,then maybe you should have called the police about the incident.
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I 100% agree with calling the police in this matter. You were hit by a drunk driver. His behind needed to be arrested. You may have felt good for getting him off easy, but he could have easily caused a wreck that could take someone's life.

As for your bumper, go to a collision repair shop and get it fixed. Like GSKR said, there can be structural damage you can't see.
 
GSKR said:
Most cars that take a direct hit on one side or a direct angle absorb so much force there could be supplemental damage you can't see.That why the bumper needs to come off and be inspected by a certified collision expert.You stated bumper is 400 but doesn't include r and r and paint and clear.my client needed a front bumper on a 12 accord ended up paying 750 in total with paint.
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I found a guy that does not recommend a new one, he will be taking the bumper off and inspecting in my presence, he guarantee's show room look for reasonable dollar.
GSKR said:
If you are gonna complain about the cost or suggestions ,then maybe you should have called the police about the incident.
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complain??
hollerstiltner said:
You were hit by a drunk driver. His behind needed to be arrested. You may have felt good for getting him off easy, but he could have easily caused a wreck that could take someone's life.

As for your bumper, go to a collision repair shop and get it fixed. Like GSKR said, there can be structural damage you can't see.
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Thats history, it was Christmas day and i didn't do it, i am not going to second guess myself, or discuss moral code right now i am just trying to fix my car. The collision guy will inspect for structure damage.
 
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brand new car? I would take it and get estimates. There could be damage underneath you wouldn't see. When my girlfriend whacked a deer, it did damage behind the grill. The A/C system was damaged which we would have never seen, otherwise it looked like cosmetic. Popped the fender out and broke the grill, which I could have fixed, but A/C parts broken, I could not. Got a recharged A/C too boot, under insurance. I know it's the rear, but gotta think there is a strut, could be some unibody damage, never know. Make sure your "I gotta a guy" is certified!
 
Chala said:
I found a guy that does not recommend a new one, he will be taking the bumper off and inspecting in my presence, he guarantee's show room look for reasonable dollar.
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Of couse not, the shop make more money doing a repair rather than an replacement. Having said that it does look very repairable. Keep us updated!
 
Nappers said:
Make sure your "I gotta a guy" is certified!
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What kind of certified, whats the industry standard?
7PaintGuns said:
Of couse not, the shop make more money doing a repair rather than an replacement. Having said that it does look very repairable. Keep us updated!
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He mentioned about the bumpers being painted differently then metal on cars, and there is a vin on the original that's why he recommended repair. Of course i will keep you informed
 
You can't repair a plastic bumper by heating it up... 1) plastic does not work that way and 2) there is stiff foam behind that bumper.

I'm guessing you are not going to have the other person pay the damage? I fail to see why but this is your call.

My recommendation to _everyone_. ALWAYS get the person's contact info and insurance info. If they don't have it with them or the car is registered to someone else, file a police report (there is a _very_ good chance at that point that their insurance is not valid). ALWAYS take pictures at the time of the accident. Always take pictures at the time of the accident.
 
I meant, your "I gotta a guy" owns a reputable paint shop. Not a buddy that can paint in the backyard. Sure, I can paint with the right stuff, decent compressor etc, but I am by no means ASE certified to do so. All my damaged vehicles were done by ASE certified painters in reputable shops. If your guy can do it, great, get 'er done! I'm just speaking from an insurance/warranty (warranty of work too!) stand point. Just looking out for ya.
 
Nappers said:
I meant, your "I gotta a guy" owns a reputable paint shop. Not a buddy that can paint in the backyard. Sure, I can paint with the right stuff, decent compressor etc, but I am by no means ASE certified to do so. All my damaged vehicles were done by ASE certified painters in reputable shops. If your guy can do it, great, get 'er done! I'm just speaking from an insurance/warranty (warranty of work too!) stand point. Just looking out for ya.
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yes the collision repair shop is a reputable one with good reviews, one of the best in the area, i am sure the painters are ASE certified, but just to make sure i will ask
 
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