WickedSS2005

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Anyone that has put a bodykit on their SS/SC have a rear bumper they will part w/? My SS/SC got hit in the parking lot at a store this morning and there is a nice gouge in the bumper so I can't repaint it w/o some body work to it. Or maybe any suggestions on how to fix the gouge in the bumper. I didn't notice it until I got home so I can't do anything as far as making someone pay for it.........

Steve O

The best way to fix it is to heat up the plastic with a heat gun, push it out and hold it there intil it has cooled down, grind on the front and the back in it is flush. On the back side spread some plastic repair epoxy on it then put down some drywall repair tape then another thick coat of plastic epoxy. On the front, put on the plastic epoxy, let dry, sand flush and prime.
It would be cheeper to repair it than to buy a new one.

victory_red_SS

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Just take it off and to a shop. They just heat and reshape it. Mine was in an accident and was puntured all the way through. Cheaper than replacing and the shop I went to made it look good as new (an I am very picky)

WickedSS2005

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so should I take her to a local shop that does good, or to the dealer? dealer will probably want to replace it to make more money, if i can fix it like you say, screw that

victory_red_SS

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I would take it to a good shop. I am not a big fan of service at a dealership and as you said they may be inclined to try to sell you a new one.