A simple guide to your car bumper repair
After denting or scratching your car bumper, you may panic. But, don’t worry we’re going to give you the A-Z list on car bumper repairs, and if it’s that bad we’re also going to give you car bumper repair costs. Our Toyota of Clermont body shop experts are going to make it simple and give you all the tips you need for your car bumper repair.
What do you need to know about your car bumper repair?
There are two types of very common car bumper repairs – scratches and dents. Dents can cause structural issues with your bumper, which can cause more long-term damage as its main purpose is to absorb energy when you get into an accident or collision to minimize damage to the rest of your Clermont Toyota car. Aesthetic damages, like scratches, can result in rust over time. Whichever damage you have, it’s best to resolve it ASAP with car bumper repair so you don’t have to spend even more money in the future.
How to get a dent out of a car bumper
Want to know how to get a dent out of a car bumper? Before you do that – you want to keep some tips in mind.
Dents in soft plastic are usually easier to fix DIY-style than metal ones.
If you are unsure of how to unclip liners and valances, you’re going to want to leave it to our Clermont Toyota body shop pros because you might cause more damage than there already is.
To make the bumper more malleable, we recommend putting heat on it – you can use a heat gun, hair dryer, or even boiling water. But, do not apply the heat for too long as it can damage the car paint.
Use a rubber-tipped tool to push the dent out until it pops back into place. Be sure to clip your liners and valances into their original place before you resume driving!
Car bumper repair cost: a simple list
If you do end up taking your car to our Clermont Toyota auto body repair shop, there will be a different cost for each car bumper repair. To figure out your car bumper repair cost is going to depend on the make and model of your vehicle, the severity of the damage, the material that your car bumper is made of, and the year.
A traditional dent repair can start from $150, while scratches can start from $50 because they’re not as difficult to fix.
A paintless dent repair (PDR) is typically cheaper and quicker than traditional dent repairs because techs use special tools to pull out the dent without affecting the paint in the area. This car bumper repair cost can start from $75.
Unlike a typical scratch, cracks, holes, and punctures can start from $300 because of how deep and large the damage is.
Remember, a car bumper repair cost is going to be lower than a car bumper replacement. Depending on the year of your car, you might not be able to even get a replacement. Minor damage is much easier to repair and you’re only going to need a bumper replacement if there is severe damage.
How to remove scratches from car bumper
We all want our Clermont Toyotas to look nice and new, so when there’s a scratch you want to remove it. Removing a scratch from a car bumper is easy, but you’re going to need to pass a test before you proceed with the following tips. It’s simple – you take your finger and run it across the scratch and if your fingernail doesn’t get caught in the scratch you’re good to go! Now, to remove scratches from a car bumper:
Use toothpaste to buff out this type of scratch.
Wipe the surface with a microfiber cloth
Apple the scratch remover and repeat until the scratch isn’t visible!
Apply the polishing compound
If your fingernail ultimately gets caught in the scratch, then you’re going to want to bring it to Toyota of Clermont for our expert body shop techs to help you out with it.
Toyota of Clermont has answers to all of your car bumper repair questions
So, do you have more questions? We’ve always got answers straight from the experts. Call Toyota of Clermont today at (352) 404-7000 or follow us on social media for more car DIY tips and tricks. If you want to visit us to have our expert body shop techs take a look at your car bumper in Clermont, Florida see us at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike.
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