Car Bumper Repair

I know, it's annoying to even talk about it, your car's bumper is wrecked..unnecessary expenses..so on and so forth!! OK, I am sorry I should stop this sympathizing habit of mine. Well, if recently you have encountered a busted bumper on your car and need some instant repair steps, this is the place to be.

Repairing Basics

Bumpers are the first line of defense of your automobile in case of an accident or a collision. So naturally, when they get hit and buggered by some other objects, they literally look ugly in appearance. The most obvious solution is a bumper (panel) replacement, however, many people cover the bumper with a 'tough-to-remove' bumper sticker to hide the damages and pose out a good appearance. For fixing the bumper, the common procedure for it is sanding, grinding, sculpting and painting. You can easily DIY if the bumper is made of plastic, but that again depends on the overall damage conditions.

The Cost

The repair cost is variable, and vitally depends upon the damage caused to the bumper. The average price can blow out to almost $500 (aggregate), including all the new car parts which may include indicators or fog lamps, a specific car bumper repair kit, labor work and so on. These things can really cost an arm and a leg when it comes to performing a job professionally. Thus its best to decide for yourself if you are capable to this job on your own or do you need to give it to a garage.

Car Bumper Repair Kit

Usually the kit includes accessories like, sandpaper, fillers, grain paper and touch-up paint colors. The kit is known to be sold out for cheap prices may be around $13 to $30. Many garages keep these type of all-in-one kits and tools ready to use and lend in case of necessary and emergency repairs. Nowadays, almost all car bumpers are made of plastic, bumper repair plastic welding kits are also available on the market that facilitate easy and DIY repair job.

Speaking of damages on a bumper, they could be variable. They could also be associated with different types of vehicles, like SUV's, trucks, etc. Scathe like holes, dents, scuffs, tears, cuts or scratches could be called damages which would need a repairing hand to get it fixed. Aspects like repainting an old, worn out bumper which may involve applying new car paint is also included in bumper repair, Occasionally, a bumper covering or plastic bumper (fascia) might need a professional fix if it has suffered extensive damage. If you are DIY, purchase the aforementioned tools from a local hardware store and save your money on pro experts. On the other hand read the simple steps to save your time too.

Repair Steps

Tools Needed

• Jack Stands
• Jack
• Degrease
• Sandpaper
• Ratchet Set
• Towel
• Patch Kit
• Auto Primer
• Auto Paint

Procedure

1. Raise the car using the jack and rest it on the jack stands.
2. Slip under the car and unscrew the bolts holding the bumper to the frame of the car. Pull it out gently.
3. Open your car repair kit and utilize the putty to patch up the cuts and tears on the bumper.
4. Next, sand the plastic bumper surface using sandpaper until smooth around edges.
5. Side by side keep wiping the bumper with a dry cloth which is wet with degrease.
6. Let the bumper dry out completely.
7. Now apply a coat of auto primer to the worked surface of the bumper and allow that to dry too.
8. Once the primer on the bumper has dried out, apply a coat of auto paint to the bumper.
9. Don't replace the bumper immediately but let it dry overnight.
10. Next day replace the bumper in the same manner as the removal. (by placing the jack stands and so on). Note: The number of paint coats to the car bumper depends on your choice of aesthetics.

So, I hope the procedure and car bumper repair discussion in this article was useful to you in the most requisite way. Moreover, if the damaged bumper is left unserviced, it may wear out sooner and stick out like a sore thumb, which would be very hard to remove later on. So, don't delay your bumper repair any further because now you know it can be easily done at home.