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Old May 12, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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i found my rear cracked this morning.
i guess these replica bumpers are really weak that it could crack so easily.....
is there anyway i can repair it??



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Old May 12, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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get bumped in parking spot?

that sucks. a body shop should be able to fix it.
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Old May 12, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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yea i think someone hit it and ran. i just got in like 2 month ago.....
it was fine when i was at motorcepts around afternoon.

whats the procedure to fix this kind of crack?
how much does it usually cost?

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Old May 12, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Claim hit and run and get a new OEM bumper!
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Old May 12, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Shydee
yea i think someone hit it and ran. i just got in like 2 month ago.....
it was fine when i was at motorcepts around afternoon.

whats the procedure to fix this kind of crack?
how much does it usually cost?

thx
to repair it right, you need to remove the bumper to get to the backside. by then though, you may be better off just getting a new bumper.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by turboawd
to repair it right, you need to remove the bumper to get to the backside. by then though, you may be better off just getting a new bumper.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Sadly, there isn't really much that will stick hard to the PP material that the bumper is made from. Better off just getting a new one...
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Old May 13, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Ill just let it be for now.
I just got this... I dont feel like getting another one.
Maybe put a decal over it?? Haha
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Old May 13, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Get it fixed through insurance as "hit and run" and be done.

We pay insurance for a reason.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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I have $500 deductible on my insurance.
Wouldnt i lose out on the claim ?? Since i gotta pay $500 out of my pocket??
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