| Bumper
Repair Process
(858) 538-0650
Info@TheDentDoc.com
| Most auto
body shops will recommend replacing a damaged bumper,
simply because it's easier and more profitable
for the body shop. However, in many cases a
plastic bumper can be repaired.
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Method #1 - Heat & Pop:
This is the preferred method,
as it preserves your paint and the structural integrity
of your bumper. Heat & Pop is appropriate for minor
bumper dents where the paint is intact.
Before starting, our repair
technician will determine what type
of plastic your bumper is made of, and then clean both
sides of the bumper to remove any contaminants. Then, he
will use a heat gun on the reverse side of the bumper to
soften it, which allows him to reform the shape of the plastic
bumper. Our technician takes great care to avoid
damaging the paint. Too
much heat and the paint on the outer side of the bumper
may crack or peel.
Bumper Repair Pricing
Examples of Our Bumper Repair Work
 
Our repair technician will
gradually reform the bumper (the plastic actually
retains a "memory" of its original shape).
Method #2 - Sand, Patch, & Repaint:
If your bumper has more serious
damage - dents, scratches, scuffs,
or cracks - the bumper may need to be sanded
down, primered, and repainted. In some cases it may be
necessary to apply bondo to fill in the damaged areas on
your
bumper. Once the damage is repaired and
repainted, several layers of clearcoat are applied, making the
bumper repair
almost invisible to the naked eye.
Method #3 - Plastic Weld:
If your plastic bumper has a
crack in it, it may still be possible to repair it,
using
plastic welding, a process similar to welding metal.
Our bumper repair tech will heat the bumper
and literally weld it back together. This approach is
practical for small bumper cracks, but large cracks - which
may have undermined the structural integrity of the bumper - will
require replacement of your bumper.
If you have any questions
concerning plastic car bumper repair, feel free to contact us.
Please send 2-3 pictures of the damage and we can tell you how
much it cost to fix your bumper. Repair prices start
at $125 (Heat and Pop).
Bumper Repair Pricing
Examples of Our Bumper Repair Work
(858) 538-0650
Info@TheDentDoc.com
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