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how much damage do you think would need to be done to a bumper to replace it?

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Old 01-24-2003, 10:03 AM
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Default how much damage do you think would need to be done to a bumper to replace it?

the reason i ask is because the tow truck driver cracked the lower middle portion of my S4 bumper. maybe even part of the middle grille. the two outside grilles seemed to have been knocked out a bit, i'm sure they can be put back into place.
i'm asking how much damage might need to be done, or what i can do to have it replaced. looking at it, its not like the bumper is missing a piece or anything like that, its just cracked.
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Default the material is hard to "blend" back, and it will be weaker then the rest of the bumper.

most shops will opt to replace rather then mend.
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Default that's what i'm hoping too, but i'm wondering how much it will need to take to convince them to

think that way as well.
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cracked = replacement
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I'd say add a few more cracks to it...finish the job
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Default i had the same thing with my bumper

i went to a couple of different body shops, one of them said that they could repair the bumper and the other place said that they would just get another bumper rather than trying to patch that one up. So i guess it depends who you have do the estimate. (and if you get it replaced i could make a happy home for it
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Default well if i do get it replaced and am able to keep this one,

i'll probably ditch it for like $150 or so.
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hee hee
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Default I would tend to agree...

scratches and such can be filled, sanded, and repainted, however cracks typically require replacement. I don't think you'll have a problem here.
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Default that'd be great

i'll have my toothless body shop people repair it for cheap!!


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