Minor Bumper Damage

[Edge Haley]

Having done plenty of bodywork in the past I would say that cleaning it up with a Dremel tool first, to get rid of the rough edges and then using some of the bodywork epoxies out there would be your best bet. Paint shops specializing in automotive paint have a huge selection of different epoxies that mix on their way out of a swirl tube and you have XYZ amount of time to form it and apply it.

Lay down some light initial applications and then build it up once it hardens, usually pretty quickly. Then shape it with a rasp, sand it with various grits of sandpaper then paint it. I think it will work out for you.

I do a lot of body work on antique cars. Plastic is really hard to work with, bending and patching. Like above says, I'd try to trim the damaged plastic with a dremel tool. You could take a stab at "bondo" by putting down a thin coat with a spatula to level out, let harden, then another layer to finish and sand, then paint. It will still be noticeable, matching paint on plastic is always hard. If it were me, I'd hold off until I could afford a replacement plastic piece.

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[Glen Baker LLC]

I bought my first Chevy Volt at a great price with this damage to the rear bumper.

In an industrial part of the wrong side of town I was told about "Armando's" body shop that basically deals in cash only. For $300 this is how it came out.

 

[Johnny maverick]

If you came to my shop I wouldn't "fix" it. I would replace it . The time to do the repair would be 3 times as long as replacing it. and I couldn't guarantee it would last or look perfect. Especially that low to the ground dragging through the snow, curbs and stuff. A good body guy can have that bumper off in a couple minutes.

 

[Dave O]

Wondering it there's any good way to fix this bumper damage. Epoxy resin and paint to match bumper? Not willing to duct tape but also not willing to replace bumper - it IS a Truck ... sorta

Welcome any recommendations and product specifics. Thanks.

I’m no body guy but I would maybe consider drawing a clean straight line right above the damage and cut it off and match the opposite side and clean up the cut with a file or sanding block - this would be an option if you‘re not planing to replace it or have it professionally repaired I think a home repair could look worst unless you’re a pro

 

[dochawk]

With the number of rear-ended maverick reports we see, scrapyards should be up to their necks in good font bumpers . . .

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