View Full Version : Found some body damage tonight


firecat_freak
08-14-05, 10:14 PM
Well, i'm a little frustrated that i found some body damage. I guess that is what i get for buying used. What i found is the rear bumper cover has a crack about two inches on the bottow working up. Hard to notice, but not the point. I took the bumper cover off to inspect. I'm not sure if this stuff is abs plastic or what. Any body guys in here that can tell me what to use to make sure the crack doesn't get bigger. I have used glass and resin in the past, but don't know if it will stick to this.

Second, i think the previous owner schmuked something on the right front. Not sure, but i can tell that the bumber/bumber cover is about 1/2 inch lower than the driver side. Does anyone know a way that can be fixed, i looked behind and really couldn't see much in a way of bent brackets or something. But i may be overlooking a way to bring that side up some. Another way to tell, is the fender flare on that side has more of a space between it and the bumper than the other side. Anyone have any ideas for me?

FF

Boombotz
08-14-05, 10:23 PM
Well, i'm a little frustrated that i found some body damage. I guess that is what i get for buying used. What i found is the rear bumper cover has a crack about two inches on the bottow working up. Hard to notice, but not the point. I took the bumper cover off to inspect. I'm not sure if this stuff is abs plastic or what. Any body guys in here that can tell me what to use to make sure the crack doesn't get bigger. I have used glass and resin in the past, but don't know if it will stick to this.

Second, i think the previous owner schmuked something on the right front. Not sure, but i can tell that the bumber/bumber cover is about 1/2 inch lower than the driver side. Does anyone know a way that can be fixed, i looked behind and really couldn't see much in a way of bent brackets or something. But i may be overlooking a way to bring that side up some. Another way to tell, is the fender flare on that side has more of a space between it and the bumper than the other side. Anyone have any ideas for me?

FF


As for the front bumper dropping down on one side, It is very common for them to do that. There is no fix to lift it back up as there is only two screws that hold on the front bumper cover and they are in the front area.

nickc280
08-15-05, 03:55 AM
I think my front bumper is in the same boat

blingblingcv
08-16-05, 08:04 PM
Front bumper is also a lil dropped down as well has been for a few years now.

hcvone
08-17-05, 08:23 AM
My neighbor had his Escalade bumper repaired, they took it off and made the repair from the inside, they repainted the bumper and I knew where the damage was and could not find it after they fixed it, he said they will warranty it for life. His damage was a rip about 2" - 3" long. Show it to a few body shops and see what they tell you

danksontl
08-17-05, 09:13 PM
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3123004#post3123004

Go to post number 11 for my opinion on your cracked bumper cover. I hope this helps.