Front Bumper Repairable?
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Houston/Austin TX
Front Bumper Repairable?
Hey guys. I lost it bit in my Z and hopped up on a curb a month or two ago. Just now getting to assess the damage. The entire inner fender liner/duct/chin splitter are toast. Upon further inspection it looks like the front inner plastics sheared off from their holes in the front bumper cover. Anyone know if this is fixable or will I need a whole new cover? It would seem that now the inner fender would have nothing to retain it in the front bumper.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Polk County, FL
Hey guys. I lost it bit in my Z and hopped up on a curb a month or two ago. Just now getting to assess the damage. The entire inner fender liner/duct/chin splitter are toast. Upon further inspection it looks like the front inner plastics sheared off from their holes in the front bumper cover. Anyone know if this is fixable or will I need a whole new cover? It would seem that now the inner fender would have nothing to retain it in the front bumper.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Houston TX
Replace the front bumper. While repairing those torn holes may be possible, I don't think you will ever have them quite right. The amount of labor it would take to repair will be more than the cost of a replacement. If you are in the Houston area, call RIchey Collision and get their email. You can send them some pictures and they could advise you on the best path forward.
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 121
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From: Houston/Austin TX
Replace the front bumper. While repairing those torn holes may be possible, I don't think you will ever have them quite right. The amount of labor it would take to repair will be more than the cost of a replacement. If you are in the Houston area, call RIchey Collision and get their email. You can send them some pictures and they could advise you on the best path forward.
I have actually had Richey do work on this car in the past. They were going to be my first call.
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