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Getting the Vehicle Dents Out Before the Paint Job

About three years ago I had my car repainted, but I couldn't afford to have the dents that were apparent fixed first. The paint job looked great, but it sure did make the dents stick out like a sore thumb. In fact I was so uncomfortable with the outcome that I purposely scratched the paint near the dents in an effort to make the damage look more "natural" and less noticeable. It worked, but I was left back at square one. So I went about the process of learning how to fix the dents myself while I saved up for another paint job. What I learned is that it's completely feasible to fix minor body damage without the need for costly service appointments. So, I decided to post some of the options that I've personally used with success on this blog. I hope the information here is helpful to you!

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The Auto Body Repair Guide To Modern Bumpers And Repairing Damage

20 August 2020
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The bumper of your car can easily be damaged due to accidents or small bumps. Today, the problem is that modern bumpers are often plastic covers with electronics, sensors, and a crumple-zone. Therefore, getting the right repairs done for your bumper can be more difficult than it sounds. The following auto repair guide will help you with repairing the damage to your bumper:

  • Replacing broken rivets and fasteners—One of the biggest problems with bumper covers is that they are fastened to the bumper with rivets. These are often plastic rivets and fastening systems that break and cause problems. Therefore, the bumper repairs for your car may only require a little resin and new rivets. An auto body repair professional will check all the rivets of the bumper and replace any of them that are broken or missing.
  • Resin repairs to save original bumper finishes—The modern bumper covers are tough plastic-like materials, which are vulnerable to cracking and other damage. The issue is that the damage cannot easily be repaired without causing other problems with the paint. This is why many repair services replace the bumper covers. You may want to save your car's original finish. Therefore, it is sometimes a good idea to repair the minor damage to the bumper with resins. The resins will allow you to preserve your bumper's original finish that matches the original paint.
  • Repairing and replacing damaged wiring in the bumper—There could also be a lot of wiring, sensors, and other parts inside the bumper cover. If you have parking assist systems, sensors and cameras can be damaged with the bumper. These parts should also be repaired or replaced when there is damage to the bumper. Sometimes, wiring for lights and parking assist systems can also be damaged and should be repaired by a professional to ensure you do not have problems.
  • Repairing damage to the bumper frame beneath the cover—The frame beneath the cover is the actual bumper of your car. These modern bumpers are part of the crumple-zone that modern cars are designed to have. This crumple-zone absorbs the shock of an accident to reduce the risk of injury. When you have the bumper repaired, the cover is going to be removed, and the metal framework will need to be bent back into shape, and some pieces may also need to be replaced.

These repairs can help repair the damage to your bumper and other systems that are mounted to it. If your bumper has cracks or other damage, contact an auto body shop for professional help with bumper repairs.