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Lexshadow · 01-24-2013, 01:28 PM

So.

I was driving into my local hospital parking lot 2 nights ago and misjudged how high they had they're curbs ( which by the way is insanely too high ) and this scratch happened on my right side bumper. I know it's my fault but damn am I upset about it. I went to a local shop today to get a repair estimate 750.00. They are insane. Like really. Starts telling me gonna take 3 hours to get bumper off and sand it down they are messed so now the hunt for a less expensive shop begins. Or buy a new bumper. Maybe a zl1 lmao

SS4PK · 01-24-2013, 01:34 PM

Try the paintless dent removal type of guy. The few I have know also fix bumpers all the time for dealerships no less, fill spots and paint them just like new. Dealers pay these guys to do those type of jobs instead of their own body shop guys in my experience. I know a job like that is about $350. Those guys don't remove the bumper.

caverman · 01-24-2013, 02:00 PM

WOW....that's a chunk of change for just the rear bumper. About 4 month back I accidentally back into the edge of a truck bumper. I had to have the rear bumper redone as well as the whole quarter. When you deal with the quarter the back quarter window has to come out which means the back interior has to come out as well. All of that and my bill was $900.

Get some more quotes.

nyrfan · 01-24-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

WOW....that's a chunk of change for just the rear bumper. About 4 month back I accidentally back into the edge of a truck bumper. I had to have the rear bumper redone as well as the whole quarter. When you deal with the quarter the back quarter window has to come out which means the back interior has to come out as well. All of that and my bill was $900.

Get some more quotes.

I think that's the front facia.

Sikoriko · 01-24-2013, 02:06 PM

yeh front I did the same thing pulling up to a high curb. But diod not want the rear to stick out in the street. but not to bad. Look at the bright side its the Summit White. not Inferno Orange

tramtwo · 01-24-2013, 02:08 PM

damn

Frid · 01-24-2013, 02:10 PM

You should be able to find a cheaper shop. But I'd seize the opportunity to get a ZL1 front bumper

Jalberdi99 · 01-24-2013, 02:15 PM

or maybe you will get lucky and someone will hit you in the same spot and have them pay for the damage

family man · 01-24-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jalberdi99

or maybe you will get lucky and someone will hit you in the same spot and have them pay for the damage

Jalberdi99 · 01-24-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by family man

did not find that funny?

Indy Bumble Bee · 01-24-2013, 02:24 PM

That sucks... I curbed it and rashed my wheels... terrible feeling but oh well

Austin45 · 01-24-2013, 04:33 PM

Well if you really want that ZL1 bumper... here is your excuse lol, but that's going to be way more than just fixing.

Good luck on your decision!

jg95z28 · 01-24-2013, 04:48 PM

If you're brave you can fix it yourself for less than $100.

Go online and get the aerosol touch-up base color, clear and sandible primer. (1 can ea.) Get some body putty and tape. With some 1600 grit wet-sand paper, work out the deep scratches. Fill the deeper ones with a light skim coat of body putty. Wet-sand again (2000-3000+ this time). Mask off the area, prime, wet-sand again, base color, clear, wet-sand, rubbing compound, polishing compound. You're done.

White is the easiest color to touch-up. I did my kid's Mustang trunk lid for him before he sold it. (Paint was actually peeling.) Took a few hours on a Saturday and Sunday. By the end of the weekend it looked just as good as new and he was able to sell the car for a better price.

If you've never done it before, find a friend with a beater and ask him if you can practice on it.

Lexshadow · 01-24-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jg95z28

If you're brave you can fix it yourself for less than $100.

Go online and get the aerosol touch-up base color, clear and sandible primer. (1 can ea.) Get some body putty and tape. With some 1600 grit wet-sand paper, work out the deep scratches. Fill the deeper ones with a light skim coat of body putty. Wet-sand again (2000-3000+ this time). Mask off the area, prime, wet-sand again, base color, clear, wet-sand, rubbing compound, polishing compound. You're done.

White is the easiest color to touch-up. I did my kid's Mustang trunk lid for him before he sold it. (Paint was actually peeling.) Took a few hours on a Saturday and Sunday. By the end of the weekend it looked just as good as new and he was able to sell the car for a better price.

If you've never done it before, find a friend with a beater and ask him if you can practice on it.

May not be a bad idea. Or ask some people I know of they know how. Kind of wanting that ZL1 too though lmao. I'm gonna call around to a few shops and see what they have to say first

01-24-2013, 01:28 PM	#1
Lexshadow Drives: 2011 2LS Summit White Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 59	Man am I pissed lol So. I was driving into my local hospital parking lot 2 nights ago and misjudged how high they had they're curbs ( which by the way is insanely too high ) and this scratch happened on my right side bumper. I know it's my fault but damn am I upset about it. I went to a local shop today to get a repair estimate 750.00. They are insane. Like really. Starts telling me gonna take 3 hours to get bumper off and sand it down they are messed so now the hunt for a less expensive shop begins. Or buy a new bumper. Maybe a zl1 lmao Attached Images

01-24-2013, 01:34 PM	#2
SS4PK Drives: 2010SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: VA Posts: 541 View My Garage	Try the paintless dent removal type of guy. The few I have know also fix bumpers all the time for dealerships no less, fill spots and paint them just like new. Dealers pay these guys to do those type of jobs instead of their own body shop guys in my experience. I know a job like that is about $350. Those guys don't remove the bumper. __________________ Her Hot Rod.

01-24-2013, 02:00 PM	#3
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	WOW....that's a chunk of change for just the rear bumper. About 4 month back I accidentally back into the edge of a truck bumper. I had to have the rear bumper redone as well as the whole quarter. When you deal with the quarter the back quarter window has to come out which means the back interior has to come out as well. All of that and my bill was $900. Get some more quotes. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-24-2013, 02:10 PM	#7
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	You should be able to find a cheaper shop. But I'd seize the opportunity to get a ZL1 front bumper __________________

01-24-2013, 02:15 PM	#8
Jalberdi99 Drives: 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: @ ur moms house in VA Posts: 1,405	or maybe you will get lucky and someone will hit you in the same spot and have them pay for the damage __________________

01-24-2013, 02:06 PM	#5
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	yeh front I did the same thing pulling up to a high curb. But diod not want the rear to stick out in the street. but not to bad. Look at the bright side its the Summit White. not Inferno Orange

01-24-2013, 02:08 PM	#6
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	damn

01-24-2013, 02:24 PM	#11
Indy Bumble Bee Drives: Beest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 660	That sucks... I curbed it and rashed my wheels... terrible feeling but oh well

01-24-2013, 04:33 PM	#12
Austin45 The Logistician Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 864 View My Garage	Well if you really want that ZL1 bumper... here is your excuse lol, but that's going to be way more than just fixing. Good luck on your decision! __________________

01-24-2013, 04:48 PM	#13
jg95z28 Drives: 1995 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakland, California Posts: 13	If you're brave you can fix it yourself for less than $100. Go online and get the aerosol touch-up base color, clear and sandible primer. (1 can ea.) Get some body putty and tape. With some 1600 grit wet-sand paper, work out the deep scratches. Fill the deeper ones with a light skim coat of body putty. Wet-sand again (2000-3000+ this time). Mask off the area, prime, wet-sand again, base color, clear, wet-sand, rubbing compound, polishing compound. You're done. White is the easiest color to touch-up. I did my kid's Mustang trunk lid for him before he sold it. (Paint was actually peeling.) Took a few hours on a Saturday and Sunday. By the end of the weekend it looked just as good as new and he was able to sell the car for a better price. If you've never done it before, find a friend with a beater and ask him if you can practice on it.