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Majic · 07-28-2013, 05:10 PM

There is a plastic weld process that can fix that like new...not a big deal

BackToPray · 07-28-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Majic

There is a plastic weld process that can fix that like new...not a big deal

that's the exact thing the guy told me they would use, but I still want them to redo the paint, I was very unsatisfied with the pics I posted above

BackToPray · 07-28-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebeastsrt

That's not bad. Then another $200 for paint and bolt it back on yourself. If you report it to your insurance. Your premiums will just go up and you'll end up paying thousands for a $500 dollar repair

its back in my driveway right now for $350, will have to talk to them about the paint job that leaves something to be desires

DaFisch · 07-28-2013, 08:08 PM

I am gunna say 700-800 dollars. Sorry mate

z28-conv · 07-28-2013, 09:31 PM

I would have replaced the bumper. Was there any damage behind the bumper where the dent was. I think there was internal damage and that is why there is a dent on the side, From the compression/impact of the branch. I personally hate patch jobs, but that is just me and my two cents.

CamaroJoe96 · 07-29-2013, 12:41 AM

Keep it, adds character

CamaroJoe96 · 07-29-2013, 12:42 AM

Never mind, what a fine job!

FINALLYSATISFIED · 07-29-2013, 12:43 AM

Damn. Do you smoke trees, literally? This sucks. Sorry.

NYJets77 · 07-29-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BackToPray

So I brought her back today but I didn't like the way it came out paint wise, it looks a bit fuzzy.. compared to the rest as shown on one of the pics, and at the gas station I noticed that the paint is runny on the gas cap side

so you're saying the guy sloppily filled your hole?

I really thought this thread was going to be about something much happier....

vroomapunk · 07-29-2013, 01:51 PM

A shop can fill it and repair it. Couple hundred bucks at least.

Honestly dont know if they would use fiberglass or plastic as the backing, then a filler like bondo, scuff the area or the rest of the bumper, shoot some color, then clear the whole thing.

vroomapunk · 07-29-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BackToPray

So I brought her back today but I didn't like the way it came out paint wise, it looks a bit fuzzy.. compared to the rest as shown on one of the pics, and at the gas station I noticed that the paint is runny on the gas cap side

So you can def see some extra orange peel compared to factory. It needs to be compounded and polished for that.

As for the "runs" in the clear, will probably need wet sanding, if there isnt enough clear to work with in the area of the runs, might have to respray.

Either way, it all needs to be compounded and polished more to get it to match factory.

ZED SLED · 07-29-2013, 02:31 PM

Just be thankful you didn't back into it on a bicycle, lol.

phongul · 07-29-2013, 05:03 PM

Well if you really wanted to be cheap, you could have put mounting tape behind it and filled her up with touchup paint! true story

ECCamaro · 07-29-2013, 06:43 PM

Sorry man. Hope they fix it for you correctly. I agree that they probably need to wet sand and re-clear coat and then wet sand again for the dent. Regarding the hole they probably need to add compound and then sand to fill the areas and then paint and clear coat. If they are friends of your father hopefully they will recognize that the work wasn't right and make it right.

Good Luck.

07-28-2013, 05:10 PM	#29
Majic Majic Drives: 2018 1LT Black...V6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	There is a plastic weld process that can fix that like new...not a big deal __________________ Rick "MAJIC" 2014 2SS/RS.

07-29-2013, 12:41 AM	#34
CamaroJoe96 Drives: 2013 Full Bolt on LFX M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 417	Keep it, adds character __________________

07-29-2013, 12:42 AM	#35
CamaroJoe96 Drives: 2013 Full Bolt on LFX M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 417	Never mind, what a fine job! __________________

07-29-2013, 12:43 AM	#36
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,499	Damn. Do you smoke trees, literally? This sucks. Sorry. Last edited by FINALLYSATISFIED; 07-29-2013 at 12:53 AM.

07-29-2013, 01:51 PM	#38
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	A shop can fill it and repair it. Couple hundred bucks at least. Honestly dont know if they would use fiberglass or plastic as the backing, then a filler like bondo, scuff the area or the rest of the bumper, shoot some color, then clear the whole thing. __________________

07-28-2013, 08:08 PM	#32
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,719	I am gunna say 700-800 dollars. Sorry mate

07-28-2013, 09:31 PM	#33
z28-conv Drives: '97 z-28 conv. 2013 BRM ZL1 conv. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 765 View My Garage	I would have replaced the bumper. Was there any damage behind the bumper where the dent was. I think there was internal damage and that is why there is a dent on the side, From the compression/impact of the branch. I personally hate patch jobs, but that is just me and my two cents.

07-29-2013, 02:31 PM	#40
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	Just be thankful you didn't back into it on a bicycle, lol. __________________

07-29-2013, 05:03 PM	#41
phongul Drives: Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: TX Posts: 46	Well if you really wanted to be cheap, you could have put mounting tape behind it and filled her up with touchup paint! true story

07-29-2013, 06:43 PM	#42
ECCamaro High Desert Camaro Man Drives: White Convertible-Tan Top 2SS V8 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Bernadino County, California Posts: 386	Sorry man. Hope they fix it for you correctly. I agree that they probably need to wet sand and re-clear coat and then wet sand again for the dent. Regarding the hole they probably need to add compound and then sand to fill the areas and then paint and clear coat. If they are friends of your father hopefully they will recognize that the work wasn't right and make it right. Good Luck.