Front Bumper replacement

LUVZTTZ · 06-18-2009, 12:08 PM

Has anybody had to replace their front bumper? If so, how much did it cost?

Some A%$hole cut me off and it was either the curb, or half way through the bed of his S-10 pickup. The bumper is intact, but it flexed and the paint is cracked in multiple places.

I have a $1000 deductible but I'm expecting I can keep it off insurance.

So angry...

Modshack · 06-18-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LUVZTTZ

Has anybody had to replace their front bumper? If so, how much did it cost?

Some A%$hole cut me off and it was either the curb, or half way through the bed of his S-10 pickup. The bumper is intact, but it flexed and the paint is cracked in multiple places.

I have a $1000 deductible but I'm expecting I can keep it off insurance.

So angry...

Mine is going on as we speak. About $350 for the part + Paint + labor

LUVZTTZ · 06-18-2009, 12:27 PM

Thanks! That's not bad at all. Unless the paint is $1,000 pint!

SpawnAeroJohn · 06-18-2009, 02:01 PM

Front bumper $350, to paint (materials and labor) Probably $350 for a well done job.

BUT Your bumper. It sounds like it can be fixed from what I have read. Id say if you wanted it repaired and refinished you’d be paying instead of $700, probably $500 - 600.

Which is way better than purchasing a new one because it will match better because instead of repainting the whole bumper which most people know the chance of a perfect match is 1 in 10 or less. Refinishing the current one would just consist of painting the damaged area, blending it with the rest of the paint, and clear coating the entire bumper.

I know this because I’ve worked at a few body shops and have done plenty of body work and paint myself. IF you have any questions please PM me and Ill help with anything.

Modshack · 06-18-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SpawnAeroJohn

Which is way better than purchasing a new one because it will match better because instead of repainting the whole bumper which most people know the chance of a perfect match is 1 in 10 or less. Refinishing the current one would just consist of painting the damaged area, blending it with the rest of the paint, and clear coating the entire bumper.

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Sometimes you just get lucky (or in this case I picked the best shop in town). Just got my car back an hour ago. New nose, new hood, new paint. They did a great job IMO..

06-18-2009, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
LUVZTTZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 57 Drives: Black 91 TT Rep Power: 16	Front Bumper replacement Has anybody had to replace their front bumper? If so, how much did it cost? Some A%$hole cut me off and it was either the curb, or half way through the bed of his S-10 pickup. The bumper is intact, but it flexed and the paint is cracked in multiple places. I have a $1000 deductible but I'm expecting I can keep it off insurance. So angry...

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06-18-2009, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
LUVZTTZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 57 Drives: Black 91 TT Rep Power: 16	Thanks! That's not bad at all. Unless the paint is $1,000 pint!

06-18-2009, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	Front bumper $350, to paint (materials and labor) Probably $350 for a well done job. BUT Your bumper. It sounds like it can be fixed from what I have read. Id say if you wanted it repaired and refinished you’d be paying instead of $700, probably $500 - 600. Which is way better than purchasing a new one because it will match better because instead of repainting the whole bumper which most people know the chance of a perfect match is 1 in 10 or less. Refinishing the current one would just consist of painting the damaged area, blending it with the rest of the paint, and clear coating the entire bumper. I know this because I’ve worked at a few body shops and have done plenty of body work and paint myself. IF you have any questions please PM me and Ill help with anything.