Any one know the turn around time for a new bumper for the new SS?!? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

eric grinder · 09-25-2009, 09:46 AM

Yep it happened. 450 miles and just 2 weeks old....I had a little accident

. Pulling out of a i somehow missed a pipe sticking out of the ground and luckily just rolling from my spot hit it at 3-5 mph tops. I assumed to get out of the car and see a scratch. Hell no the front pass. side corner of the bumper is complety crushed in...sick! Like it was made of paper. I swear 3 mph tops! I think I just touched it the right way with my wheels turned.

So my question is any ideas how long the turn around time will be to get the bumper in and does it come painted or will they have to paint it as well?

firestone_ss · 09-25-2009, 10:44 AM

the bumpers front and rear are fairly quick to get,its all the little stuff underneath you can have a problem getting,i.e.clips and brackets and such,if its just the front fascia piece id say no more than a week,only took me 1 week to get my rear bumper cover and that was in june

Tantalizer43 · 09-25-2009, 01:01 PM

New window glass....3 days....

New door sills.....6+ weeks and waiting.....

Just to give you an example

DDustiNN · 09-25-2009, 01:06 PM

Yeah it all depends on the part. It seems that the exterior parts are much more readily available than the interior parts. My body work was in, painted, and assembled within about 2 weeks. The head liner took about 8-9 weeks. After 11 weeks, I'm still waiting for the door locking mechanism (the manual-open key tumbler) and the lock for the head rest adjuster.

Xmicro_SS · 09-25-2009, 01:07 PM

Rear Bumper was 2 weeks, front should be similar!

eric grinder · 09-25-2009, 01:32 PM

Just went to the dealer...they said they could pop out the bumper and repaint. I insisted a new bumper. They said no problem and ordered it today. I tried to pop it out so it doesnt look bad the next few weeks and I can't. Any ideas??

MrIcky · 09-25-2009, 01:49 PM

Honestly, I'd go with the repair. Insisting on new isn't always the best route, particularly since there's no filler. Usually to pop those out you need to apply a heat gun for a little bit- but not always. Also- depending on the size of the dent they may be able to blend within the bumper so the overall paint match to the body may be better.

Using existing parts is almost always better unless too much filler is required. Even more so on welded panels. But you know the fit is right, there won't be any batch errors, the edges have already been trimmed and prepped. Bumper repairs are really easy.

eric grinder · 09-25-2009, 03:48 PM

Any one else agree with this? I am open for suggestions. I think I could get it done quiker that way...

BlaSSt Off · 09-25-2009, 06:26 PM

I hit a cat(see my thread) and my bumber was ordered on Tuesday and got here today. My car goes in Monday to get the bumper painted, lights tinted, wheels powder coated and some other stuff painted. The only problem I am having is the part of the hockey stripes on the bumber arent available. You have to order the whole hockey stripe and thats not available to order yet. Front bumpers are only $357.00!

Supermans · 09-25-2009, 06:41 PM

If you can wait, then get the new bumper. However if you can't, then get it repaired.. Simple as that.

jtg8067 · 09-25-2009, 07:32 PM

Took 2 days for the body shop to get my bumper cover and lower valance, then 2 days to paint the new cover and install. looks good as new!

firestone_ss · 09-25-2009, 10:53 PM

dont cheat yourself order the bumper

Cheshirelaugh · 09-26-2009, 02:38 AM

I scraped up my front bumper a little bit. When I went to get a quote the parts shop guess-timated 2 weeks to get a SS bumper.

eric grinder · 09-26-2009, 08:19 AM

Yea I decided to do the right thing and get a new bumper. They said it should be here by Tuesday or wed. Not bad! We'll see. I know the estimate was cheap but the bumper only being 350 makes sense now. Guess we shouldnt be too afraid of dinging them up...lol

09-25-2009, 09:46 AM	#1
eric grinder Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MA Posts: 46	Any one know the turn around time for a new bumper for the new SS?!? Yep it happened. 450 miles and just 2 weeks old....I had a little accident. Pulling out of a i somehow missed a pipe sticking out of the ground and luckily just rolling from my spot hit it at 3-5 mph tops. I assumed to get out of the car and see a scratch. Hell no the front pass. side corner of the bumper is complety crushed in...sick! Like it was made of paper. I swear 3 mph tops! I think I just touched it the right way with my wheels turned. So my question is any ideas how long the turn around time will be to get the bumper in and does it come painted or will they have to paint it as well?

09-25-2009, 01:01 PM	#3
Tantalizer43 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 1,359	New window glass....3 days.... New door sills.....6+ weeks and waiting..... Just to give you an example __________________

09-25-2009, 01:07 PM	#5
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	Rear Bumper was 2 weeks, front should be similar! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

09-25-2009, 06:41 PM	#10
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	If you can wait, then get the new bumper. However if you can't, then get it repaired.. Simple as that. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

09-25-2009, 07:32 PM	#11
jtg8067 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS 6M CGM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Beach MS Posts: 68	Took 2 days for the body shop to get my bumper cover and lower valance, then 2 days to paint the new cover and install. looks good as new! __________________ "The Camaro SS is so testosterone-infused, the FDA ought to regulate it as a male-enhancement product."

09-25-2009, 10:44 AM	#2
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	the bumpers front and rear are fairly quick to get,its all the little stuff underneath you can have a problem getting,i.e.clips and brackets and such,if its just the front fascia piece id say no more than a week,only took me 1 week to get my rear bumper cover and that was in june

09-25-2009, 01:06 PM	#4
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	Yeah it all depends on the part. It seems that the exterior parts are much more readily available than the interior parts. My body work was in, painted, and assembled within about 2 weeks. The head liner took about 8-9 weeks. After 11 weeks, I'm still waiting for the door locking mechanism (the manual-open key tumbler) and the lock for the head rest adjuster.

09-25-2009, 01:32 PM	#6
eric grinder Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MA Posts: 46	Just went to the dealer...they said they could pop out the bumper and repaint. I insisted a new bumper. They said no problem and ordered it today. I tried to pop it out so it doesnt look bad the next few weeks and I can't. Any ideas??

09-25-2009, 01:49 PM	#7
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	Honestly, I'd go with the repair. Insisting on new isn't always the best route, particularly since there's no filler. Usually to pop those out you need to apply a heat gun for a little bit- but not always. Also- depending on the size of the dent they may be able to blend within the bumper so the overall paint match to the body may be better. Using existing parts is almost always better unless too much filler is required. Even more so on welded panels. But you know the fit is right, there won't be any batch errors, the edges have already been trimmed and prepped. Bumper repairs are really easy.

09-25-2009, 03:48 PM	#8
eric grinder Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MA Posts: 46	Any one else agree with this? I am open for suggestions. I think I could get it done quiker that way...

09-25-2009, 06:26 PM	#9
BlaSSt Off Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 586	I hit a cat(see my thread) and my bumber was ordered on Tuesday and got here today. My car goes in Monday to get the bumper painted, lights tinted, wheels powder coated and some other stuff painted. The only problem I am having is the part of the hockey stripes on the bumber arent available. You have to order the whole hockey stripe and thats not available to order yet. Front bumpers are only $357.00!

09-25-2009, 10:53 PM	#12
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	dont cheat yourself order the bumper

09-26-2009, 02:38 AM	#13
Cheshirelaugh Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 326 View My Garage	I scraped up my front bumper a little bit. When I went to get a quote the parts shop guess-timated 2 weeks to get a SS bumper. __________________ 2G1FT1EW7A9109480 2SS/RS SIM w/ Sunroof Ordered 10/13 Built 5/15 Delivered 6/19 Picked-up 6/22

09-26-2009, 08:19 AM	#14
eric grinder Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MA Posts: 46	Yea I decided to do the right thing and get a new bumper. They said it should be here by Tuesday or wed. Not bad! We'll see. I know the estimate was cheap but the bumper only being 350 makes sense now. Guess we shouldnt be too afraid of dinging them up...lol

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