Front Bumper Cover / Air Dam - Repair or Replace?
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Front Bumper Cover / Air Dam - Repair or Replace?
Hey everyone,
Now that my timing issue has been resolved, this is the final outstanding item keeping my car from looking its best. I have two questions.
First, shouldn't there be some sort of a black air damn or strip between the front bumper cover and the belly pan, or am I mistaken?
Second, could a tear like what is pictured above (hooked it on rebar on a concrete parking block) be repaired, or should the cover be replaced? I ask this because when it flexed, it popped out the little grill cover on the passenger side. I picked up a replacement OEM grill piece, but need the bumper dealt with before sticking in back in there.
I just had her detailed, and she looks amazing, with the exception of the issue depicted above.
Thanks in advance for your input!
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Why I want her perfect...
The day after she came back from her timing belt ordeal, I had a full detail done. I think she looks really nice for a 10+ year old car. Only the front bumper left to deal with.
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There are body shops that can repair that. You can also call around junk yards to get a quote for a used bumper cover. Try Shokan. However, a used cover may still need to be painted and likely has some scratches.
Best to get a quote from a very good (but possibly expensive) body shop.
Best to get a quote from a very good (but possibly expensive) body shop.
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There are body shops that can repair that. You can also call around junk yards to get a quote for a used bumper cover. Try Shokan. However, a used cover may still need to be painted and likely has some scratches.
Best to get a quote from a very good (but possibly expensive) body shop.
Best to get a quote from a very good (but possibly expensive) body shop.
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Repair it. Remove it your own self and take it to a body shop and have them repair and repaint it.
That's what they'll do anyway and you need the experience of removing the bumper!
That's what they'll do anyway and you need the experience of removing the bumper!
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