Car Bumper Repair

Fender-benders and minor accidents are unfortunately a part of car-ownership that drivers in Waco and beyond may encounter. Whether a friend backed into your new car or the wind blew a grocery store shopping cart right into your vehicle, the damage to your rear bumper was likely beyond your control. If you’re wondering how to get a dent out of a car bumper or how to remove scratches from a car bumper, there’s no need to worry. It’s possible to fix a car bumper if you follow the steps below!

Fix Your Car Bumper

Always consult a service center if the damage to your car bumper seems more extensive than an at-home repair can fix. Car bumper repair costs can range from $50 for a few materials to do it yourself, or up to $1,500 if the damage affects lights, sensors, or cameras on newer models. A bumper replacement may be in order if the damage is beyond fixing. With damage limited to dents, cracks, or paint scratches, see below for how to DIY these mishaps.

Car Dents

To fix car bumper dents, acquire either a heat gun or hairdryer, a pry bar, a jack, jack stands, safety glasses, and gloves. Safely elevate your car and remove the splash guard if necessary. Then, warm the affected area with your heat gun. When warmed sufficiently, use the prybar to apply pressure to the dent from the inside out. Apply pressure to the deepest part of the dent first, and work through its shape evenly until the dent is less apparent or completely gone.

Paint Scratches

If you just barely tapped the vehicle in front of you but you have some paint to show for it, no worries. With a buffing compound, a drill, and a touch-up pen, you’ll be driving around Aransas Pass scratch-free in no time. First, clean the area well. Run your fingernail over the scratch to determine how deep the scratch is so you can buff it with your drill attachment accordingly. If necessary, add a layer of clear coat. Let that dry and paint with your touch-up pen. Allow that to dry fully before hitting the road!

Cracks

To fix a fiberglass crack, you may want to bring your vehicle to our Waco service center as it makes for a more extensive and technical repair process with more materials. If you feel prepared to address a fiberglass repair via tutorials or you have a knowledge of fiberglass repair, this can be a straightforward fix. A fiberglass repair kit will be in order, and you’ll want to follow the safety instructions carefully!

Schedule Car Bumper Repair at Allen Samuels Auto Group!

Don’t want to fix your car bumper yourself? Schedule service at the Allen Samuels Auto Group service center where our factory-trained technicians will get the job done right. You can find more car-care tips and service specials when you browse our site — be sure to take advantage of those before you come in.