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Old 09-19-2008, 07:40 PM
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Soo.. someone backed into me. Options?

Ok, so some scumbag neighbor backed their suburban into my car, and of course they deny doing it even though its a perfect match to their bumper.

Anyoo, I'm a bit lazy as of late, but looking at it is an eyesore.

Short of replacing it, anyone got some creative solutions? I'd like to pop it out but don't feel like pulling the bumper.

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Old 09-19-2008, 07:48 PM
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heat it with a blow dryer and see if you can get it to pop back out, but your definetly going to have paint stress marks
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Old 09-19-2008, 07:54 PM
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Heat it and push it out. It won't be perfect, but at least it's gonna look better than that.

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Old 09-19-2008, 08:52 PM
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I would ***** him out and make him pay for a new bumper and paint, go through insurance or whatever...
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Old 09-20-2008, 02:27 PM
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Yeah make him pay and heat that sucker from the inside and push it out....
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Old 09-20-2008, 09:53 PM
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that sucks. i say heat it and pop it out.
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Old 09-21-2008, 08:48 PM
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How about we quit posting revenge techniques and provide helpful suggestions on repairing the bumper?
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Old 09-21-2008, 08:52 PM
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I believe this has already been covered... Either replace the bumper or heat it up and pop it out

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yea new bumper cuz popping it out would still be noticable with the paint
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Old 09-22-2008, 04:34 AM
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replace the cover and paint it or try to source out a painted cover.
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Old 09-22-2008, 06:17 AM
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Same thing happened to me except it was my mother-in-law. Can't really get revenge if you know what I mean....

You could just sell the car.
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If you really want to press the subject, you could call the cops and accuse the Sub driver of hit and run (It basically is). But if your willing to let bygones be bygones I would take the cover off, heat it up and pop out the dent. Then sand down the cover and repaint it. I have heard some good things from this place www.paintscratch.com Maybe you will have enough left over to take care of some of the other scuffs on your car.
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