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jiannotto9492 · 02-27-2015, 10:41 PM

So long story short I was working and my dad decided he would have two inexperienced drivers move cars around on our drive way. And of course my dad's Traverse went into the front bumper of my car. I'm beyond frustrated right now and I'm trying to figure out a way to potentially pop this little crease out of my bumper. And then potentially cover up the clear coat and remove the paint from his bumper. Does anyone know the best way to get this crease out of my bumper or should I just force him to take out a deductible so then I get myself a new bumper?

hzisfrom1994 · 02-27-2015, 10:53 PM

Need pics.... =S

jiannotto9492 · 02-27-2015, 10:58 PM

Unfortunately I can't get pics right now. Due to it being midnight. There is a small crease in the bumper above the lower grill. I was thinking possibly lifting it and trying a heat gun. But I don't know if I can get to that.

black79ta · 02-27-2015, 11:08 PM

Before trying to force your Dad into an insurance claim, remember that he is...your Dad. I am guessing he has done a lot for you over the years.

jiannotto9492 · 02-27-2015, 11:24 PM

Well considering the fact that he's blaming me for the accident while I wasn't even aware that my car was being moved in the first place.

1fastmf · 02-28-2015, 01:49 AM

There is no pulling a dent/crease out of a plastic bumper

Ron71 · 02-28-2015, 12:47 PM

Include a picture when you can. It is possible to heat with a heat gun and then press against the back witha flat tool, wooden spoon etc depending on how badly creased, and of course depending if you can access it or not. This method may not make it 100% perfect.

02-27-2015, 10:41 PM	#1
jiannotto9492 Drives: 2014 Red 2LS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Stony Brook, New York Posts: 45	Front Bumper Scratched/Dented So long story short I was working and my dad decided he would have two inexperienced drivers move cars around on our drive way. And of course my dad's Traverse went into the front bumper of my car. I'm beyond frustrated right now and I'm trying to figure out a way to potentially pop this little crease out of my bumper. And then potentially cover up the clear coat and remove the paint from his bumper. Does anyone know the best way to get this crease out of my bumper or should I just force him to take out a deductible so then I get myself a new bumper?

02-27-2015, 11:08 PM	#4
black79ta Drives: 79 transam with 582cid dart motor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: missouri Posts: 529 View My Garage	Before trying to force your Dad into an insurance claim, remember that he is...your Dad. I am guessing he has done a lot for you over the years. __________________ 2010 Camaro (inferno orange, 2SS, RS and such) cat backs, catch can, CAI on the way 79 Transam, 582 cid dart motor 779hp 315's out back 40spline gdaxles tko tranny

02-27-2015, 10:53 PM	#2
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	Need pics.... =S

02-27-2015, 10:58 PM	#3
jiannotto9492 Drives: 2014 Red 2LS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Stony Brook, New York Posts: 45	Unfortunately I can't get pics right now. Due to it being midnight. There is a small crease in the bumper above the lower grill. I was thinking possibly lifting it and trying a heat gun. But I don't know if I can get to that.

02-27-2015, 11:24 PM	#5
jiannotto9492 Drives: 2014 Red 2LS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Stony Brook, New York Posts: 45	Well considering the fact that he's blaming me for the accident while I wasn't even aware that my car was being moved in the first place.

02-28-2015, 01:49 AM	#6
1fastmf Drives: SBM G8 Gt Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 206	There is no pulling a dent/crease out of a plastic bumper

02-28-2015, 12:47 PM	#7
Ron71 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oswego IL Posts: 140	Include a picture when you can. It is possible to heat with a heat gun and then press against the back witha flat tool, wooden spoon etc depending on how badly creased, and of course depending if you can access it or not. This method may not make it 100% perfect.