rear bumper cover scrape. need help - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

khabboub · 09-14-2010, 10:19 PM

i put this in the DIY section, but no help there... anyways.

i was parked at school, and when i was leaving i noticed that my bumper was scraped. i dont have enough money to replace it, but i think its fixable, im not sure though.

i searched the forum but found nothing about this. can someone please give me a DIY on how to fix it or tell me what to do. thank you.

Sevn86 · 09-14-2010, 10:38 PM

This is exactly why i freak out every time i have to take my car to school...Hope you get it fixed soon...take it to a paint shop they should be able to just repaint it...i think

khabboub · 09-14-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sevn86

This is exactly why i freak out every time i have to take my car to school...

you have no idea what i felt like, i mean my whole world went backwards for like 2 mins. lol.

2LTRS · 09-14-2010, 10:49 PM

Sorry buddy - no fix for that, its down to the raw plastic bumper. Its going to need a re-paint, you can minimize the terrible look of it by polishing it. It's not going to look great, but 50% better at least.

khabboub · 09-14-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LTRS

Sorry buddy - no fix for that, its down to the raw plastic bumper. Its going to need a re-paint, you can minimize the terrible look of it by polishing it. It's not going to look great, but 50% better at least.

what if i strip the whole bumper (sand it down) and repait it. is that cheap-ish?

KeepItGreasey · 09-14-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by khabboub

what if i strip the whole bumper (sand it down) and repait it. is that cheap-ish?

that is what is needed... if you feel you're up for the task, and can make it match

khabboub · 09-14-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KeepItGreasey

that is what is needed... if you feel you're up for the task, and can make it match

the whole bumper? or just that part.

2LTRS · 09-14-2010, 11:17 PM

Are you a autobody painter? Krylon isn't going to fix that. A professional with a paint booth, is going to have to grind it down to even it, prime, base, and clear coat it. Then color sand and buff. Polish it for now, and get it fixed when you have some extra coin.

khabboub · 09-14-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LTRS

Are you a autobody painter? Krylon isn't going to fix that. A professional with a paint booth, is going to have to grind it down to even it, prime, base, and clear coat it. Then color sand and buff. Polish it for now, and get it fixed when you have some extra coin.

ok thanks, do you know how much it would cost to have someone paint it later on?

jagan323 · 09-14-2010, 11:43 PM

like anywhere from 300 - 500 i think =/

CamaroDreams07 · 09-15-2010, 02:37 AM

Don't you have insurance? That's covered as a collision, depending how much your deductible is, that could save you some money. Definitely needs repainting, professionally, not by you. I think Jagan is spot-on for the repaint. I'd say more like $300. For that amount, I probably wouldn't bother with insurance, especially since more than likely you have at least a $500 deductible like most people.

Sorry this happened, at least it's not as bad as mine was. But I feel your pain, I was right there a couple weeks ago. Now it's good as new and I couldn't be happier. Good luck

khabboub · 09-15-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Don't you have insurance? That's covered as a collision, depending how much your deductible is, that could save you some money. Definitely needs repainting, professionally, not by you. I think Jagan is spot-on for the repaint. I'd say more like $300. For that amount, I probably wouldn't bother with insurance, especially since more than likely you have at least a $500 deductible like most people.

Sorry this happened, at least it's not as bad as mine was. But I feel your pain, I was right there a couple weeks ago. Now it's good as new and I couldn't be happier. Good luck

i dont want to go through insurance because i dont want it to show up on carfax, and i dont want my insurance to be any more expensive (im 19 so it already cost a lot).

and ifs its like 300 bucks then i might as well buy a bumper on ebay and paint that.

MuttGrunt · 09-15-2010, 11:35 AM

Should be around 300-400 to have a bumper resprayed depending on where you live. Don't buy a bumper on ebay that doesn't correctly fit the car - a good shop in your area should be able to take care of this.

rmpackers · 09-15-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by khabboub

ok thanks, do you know how much it would cost to have someone paint it later on?

I have two small abrasions on my bumper, through the clear coat. I got two estimates from paint shops, one was $600 and the other was $900. Your repair I'm sorry to say, is not going to be cheap.

09-14-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
khabboub Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: Sold c7, in the market! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,250	rear bumper cover scrape. need help i put this in the DIY section, but no help there... anyways. i was parked at school, and when i was leaving i noticed that my bumper was scraped. i dont have enough money to replace it, but i think its fixable, im not sure though. i searched the forum but found nothing about this. can someone please give me a DIY on how to fix it or tell me what to do. thank you. Attached Images

09-14-2010, 10:49 PM	#4
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	Sorry buddy - no fix for that, its down to the raw plastic bumper. Its going to need a re-paint, you can minimize the terrible look of it by polishing it. It's not going to look great, but 50% better at least. __________________

09-14-2010, 11:17 PM	#8
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	Are you a autobody painter? Krylon isn't going to fix that. A professional with a paint booth, is going to have to grind it down to even it, prime, base, and clear coat it. Then color sand and buff. Polish it for now, and get it fixed when you have some extra coin. __________________

09-14-2010, 11:43 PM	#10
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	like anywhere from 300 - 500 i think =/ __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

09-15-2010, 02:37 AM	#11
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Don't you have insurance? That's covered as a collision, depending how much your deductible is, that could save you some money. Definitely needs repainting, professionally, not by you. I think Jagan is spot-on for the repaint. I'd say more like $300. For that amount, I probably wouldn't bother with insurance, especially since more than likely you have at least a $500 deductible like most people. Sorry this happened, at least it's not as bad as mine was. But I feel your pain, I was right there a couple weeks ago. Now it's good as new and I couldn't be happier. Good luck __________________ [B]

09-15-2010, 11:35 AM	#13
MuttGrunt Drives: Not Enough Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 106	Should be around 300-400 to have a bumper resprayed depending on where you live. Don't buy a bumper on ebay that doesn't correctly fit the car - a good shop in your area should be able to take care of this.

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