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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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front bumper dent

soo for some reason i let my brother borrow my car for a week while i was on spring break and came back to find a dent on the corner right blow the fog light. (he claims he didnt hit anything) Theres no scractch or anything but the paint did crack under the clearcoat. seems like i should just be able to take out that bolt holding the black plastic to the bumper and push it out but was just wondering what the best way to pop this out is. like if i should heat it up at all or if anyone has any tips. thanks


never let your younger brother borrow your car
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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blow dryer to heat it and press it out

be sure to hold it close and use judgement on the amount of time you should do it for.
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Pretty cut and dry. Take the bumper off. Heat up the corner with the blow dryer until warm to the touch and press it out. It would be ideal for your brother to at least hold the blow dryer there while you push it out too. This isn't going to do **** for your paint since it cracked under the clear. You'll have to get that touched up. Shop / Touch up paint. Good thing it's in a low spot, less noticeable with the touch up paint.
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