Hit an armadillo @55 mph, advice needed

bdavis89 · 06-20-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The BlueMax

I agree, heat it up & carefully work it out from the inside, won't look perfect but some if done quickly will come out better without paint cracking

^ This is why I read the thread before I give advice on an issue that's already been solved.

Vertigo · 06-20-2013, 02:42 PM

5 minutes before running in front of your car

JohnsZ · 06-20-2013, 02:52 PM

A what?????? I haven't seen one of those in CT for uhhhhhh.....well, forever! We just have deer....and lots of them to navigate around. You should see the damage they make. We see them regularly around here, dead along side the road being struck by a vehicle. My advice is to get the dent fixed then move where there aren't any armadillos, alligators, and pelicans to worry about.

kenchan · 06-20-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmoked

Basically it left a decent sized dent and will check for paint damage in morning.

Anyone with experience popping dents out of the bumper?

I plan on taking off the bumper tomorrow and use a hair dryer to warm up the inside of the dent and attorney to pop it out. Is that a good idea?

And tips and advice will be appreciated.

yep, i would use my heatgun and pdr tools. should massage out fairly well. can you reach that area from the fender well? if not, i would just work it out from under the car.

06-20-2013, 02:42 PM	#32 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 220	5 minutes before running in front of your car Last edited by Vertigo; 06-20-2013 at 02:51 PM.

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06-20-2013, 02:52 PM	#33 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 14	A what?????? I haven't seen one of those in CT for uhhhhhh.....well, forever! We just have deer....and lots of them to navigate around. You should see the damage they make. We see them regularly around here, dead along side the road being struck by a vehicle. My advice is to get the dent fixed then move where there aren't any armadillos, alligators, and pelicans to worry about.