I banged the rear of my car, significant dent. :-(

[mlee]

It's $318 for a rear bumper... Most shops will paint and install for around $400.... so I would just head to a good body shop and see what they say. If they don't give you a decent price on the bumper just order it yourself and take it to them.

[dmginc]

Originally Posted by camaroc5

"I banged the rear of my car, significant dent. :-( "

....yeah that's what girlfriends are for

[snizzle]

Originally Posted by MiracleAces

Once you get the estimate consider the consequences of having the insurance company pay for this (versus your deductible). If the repair is no more than a couple dollars over your deductible, I would pay for it yourself. Otherswise this will appear on your report for the next 7 years and most likely raise your rates. I always tell people it's their insurance and they have a right to use it, but always call their agents first to get (hopefully) some good advice on what they should do.

Couple dollars? More like couple hundred dollars to avoid it.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by CamaroBC

Update, unsuccessful Facia removal for dent push in. the spot to push is too complicated cluttered with a honeycomb.

Alternate fix pending.

*my inspection guy told be about how horrible most paint jobs are for most body work...scared the crap outta me. He referred his guy...(ofcourse) not hating on his shpeil, but just (ofcourse). And he spoke of paint fading and discoloration. Damn I could amost live with this dent If I could just push it in. I dont want a repaint.

The honeycomb part you are reffering to is part of the crumple zone, it is not part of the facia, it is held on by tabs and can be removed to repair the dent. There are a lot of body shops who can do good paint, even the dealer body shops can paint it. Remember that regardless of if you repair it or replace it it will have to be painted, if it's a reputable body shop you should get a warranty for the repair.

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by camaroc5

"I banged the rear of my car, significant dent. :-( "

....yeah that's what girlfriends are for

Just don't let the Mrs. find out.

[CamaroBC]

Originally Posted by CFD

The honeycomb part you are reffering to is part of the crumple zone, it is not part of the facia, it is held on by tabs and can be removed to repair the dent. There are a lot of body shops who can do good paint, even the dealer body shops can paint it. Remember that regardless of if you repair it or replace it it will have to be painted, if it's a reputable body shop you should get a warranty for the repair.

So try to push it in then have the dealer repaint it?
I was avoiding taking the whoole Fascia off but I guess I should.