Author Topic: Dented bumper (Read 11429 times)

LaChio · « **on:** August 07, 2009, 02:03:43 AM »

Shucks! Hit my front right bumper against a post last night:(. Bumper dented but no crack, no unusual/funny sound while driving.
Think I only need to knock back the bumper and respray.

Any kind souls with good and reasonably priced workshop to recommend? Kum siah!

Ender · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2009, 08:58:07 AM »

Chio, have you asked Yew? That time my rear bumper kena dented as bad as yours. Went to one of his reocmmended workshop Sin Ming. Workmanship quite Ok. But closer look and scruntize very hard can tell got difference. I think he can recommend several workshop..

The other time my door scratched quite deeply with dent. Went to Sze Kang at AMK Autopoint (search the Commercial forum here) . The paint work there is much better, can't tell any difference. But don't now if they do bumper repair.

vortex · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2009, 09:13:33 AM »

I've tried this workshop for my back bumper's dent caused by hit and run. The workmanship is good even till now after 2 years. It caused me less than $200 for the knock back and spray paint. All done within one day.

Gary Motor Service at 53 Paya Ubi Industrial Park Ave 1 #05-22
www.garymotor.com, 9852 0107.

Let us know your review if you engaged his service.

ket · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2009, 09:14:33 AM »

Quote from: LaChio on August 07, 2009, 02:03:43 AM

Shucks! Hit my front right bumper against a post last night:(. Bumper dented but no crack, no unusual/funny sound while driving.
Think I only need to knock back the bumper and respray.

Any kind souls with good and reasonably priced workshop to recommend? Kum siah!

Hi think your dent is too deep in, my bumper is dented in last time due to careless driving. But after that I park under the hot sun, to my surprise the dent pop out by itself.

So I only bought so touch up paint and paint back.

clarence · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2009, 10:41:37 AM »

This is quite minor, with car body not affected.

If you can live with it, can consider leaving it as it is and save on the repair costs.

burnolise · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2009, 11:33:32 AM »

Quote from: clarence on August 07, 2009, 10:41:37 AM

This is quite minor, with car body not affected.

If you can live with it, can consider leaving it as it is and save on the repair costs.

Second that.....unless there is an issue with rust....

vortex · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:20:30 PM »

Quote from: burnolise on August 07, 2009, 11:33:32 AM

Second that.....unless there is an issue with rust....

For me, it is a magor problem as the dent is very large and very unsighty. As only for a couple of hundreds, I will definitely repair it. Of course, this is not urgent, can still find time to look for a cheap and good workshop.

BTW, how you got this problem before. Do you repair it or leave it?

burnolise · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2009, 02:45:04 PM »

Quote from: vortex on August 07, 2009, 12:20:30 PM

For me, it is a magor problem as the dent is very large and very unsighty. As only for a couple of hundreds, I will definitely repair it. Of course, this is not urgent, can still find time to look for a cheap and good workshop.

BTW, how you got this problem before. Do you repair it or leave it?

I had one ugly dent right at the bottom center of my front bumper (courtsey of my dad), my front left bumper a bit dislodge from the mounting (due to some idiot reversing into my car and then claim tat it is my fault and the verdict of the insurance is 50-50 payment. Insurance assessment for repair is S$1000 to repair it)....I didn't fixed it...cos the last time i asked is something like $400...didn't find it worth while...

Some months ago, due to my own mistake, i ramped my left hind door onto a pole...caused a bad dent...if left untreated, got rust issue...so I fixed it...cost me abt S$1000 including repair + spray paint + unlimited car wash + some car polish package...was the best deal I could find at that time.....

Ender · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2009, 02:53:53 PM »

Quote from: burnolise on August 07, 2009, 02:45:04 PM

I had one ugly dent right at the bottom center of my front bumper (courtsey of my dad), my front left bumper a bit dislodge from the mounting (due to some idiot reversing into my car and then claim tat it is my fault and the verdict of the insurance is 50-50 payment. Insurance assessment for repair is S$1000 to repair it)....I didn't fixed it...cos the last time i asked is something like $400...didn't find it worth while...

Some months ago, due to my own mistake, i ramped my left hind door onto a pole...caused a bad dent...if left untreated, got rust issue...so I fixed it...cost me abt S$1000 including repair + spray paint + unlimited car wash + some car polish package...was the best deal I could find at that time.....

How many doors did you fixed? My rear right door was deeply scratched by a reversing lorry with a dent. Knocking and respraying the door only $120.

burnolise · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2009, 02:58:21 PM »

Quote from: Ender on August 07, 2009, 02:53:53 PM

How many doors did you fixed? My rear right door was deeply scratched by a reversing lorry with a dent. Knocking and respraying the door only $120.

One door....mine was a very deep dent...there is dent on the side flang, whatever you call tat, as well at the left hind wheel...i went to at least 3 shops...all said better to change the whole door....only one willing to knock it back for me....sign...

clarence · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2009, 03:01:58 PM »

Quote from: vortex on August 07, 2009, 12:20:30 PM

For me, it is a magor problem as the dent is very large and very unsighty. As only for a couple of hundreds, I will definitely repair it. Of course, this is not urgent, can still find time to look for a cheap and good workshop.

BTW, how you got this problem before. Do you repair it or leave it?

While I was driving an old car years ago, I was in the same situation as you. I DIY by using a hair drier to heat up the bumper to soften it, and then inserted my other hand behind the bumper from below and "pushed" it back to shape.

Not a perfect job but it was an old car anyway, so it did not bother me.

vortex · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2009, 03:06:41 PM »

Quote from: burnolise on August 07, 2009, 02:45:04 PM

Some months ago, due to my own mistake, i ramped my left hind door onto a pole...caused a bad dent...if left untreated, got rust issue...so I fixed it...cost me abt S$1000 including repair + spray paint + unlimited car wash + some car polish package...was the best deal I could find at that time.....

So you didn't claim you own insurance ? You dun find it more worth to claim ? Unless you got 50% NCD.

What is your car no ? Better siam far far, so much injuries

clarence · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2009, 04:09:49 PM »

Quote from: vortex on August 07, 2009, 03:06:41 PM

So you didn't claim you own insurance ? You dun find it more worth to claim ? Unless you got 50% NCD.

What is your car no ? Better siam far far, so much injuries

It is not worth to make an insurance claim for such minor repairs that would cost approximately $200, even if your NCD is 0%.

Think about the excess (usually minimum $500) that you would have to pay. Think about the higher premiums when you renew your insurance.

And if you tell the workshop that you are making an insurance claim, they would mark up the price.

Workshops have 2 different price lists :

1 for insurance claims which is inflated pricing
1 for individual private settlement by car owner which is always cheaper.

just · « **Reply #13 on:** August 07, 2009, 05:03:54 PM »

Bumper are make of fiberglass or plastic can easily push back .i managed to push out my dumper dent. why dont you try to push out the dent from behind. they should easily pop back too shape if it is not a serious knock. give a try after all no harm doing it.

LaChio · « **Reply #14 on:** August 08, 2009, 12:18:23 AM »

Thanks all for the response. I suddenly remembered the workshop at Bukit Merah Lane where I used to send my ex Toyota Corona to many years ago. So I sent my car there at 11.00am this morning. I called the boss at 2.00pm and was told that the repair has been done. So I went down to collect. When I asked how much I had to pay him, I literally got a 'shock' when he said $30. Wa, so cheap ar!

He told me that they had tried to polished off all the paint marks and scratches the best they could. Of course there are still many fine scratch marks left but they are not too noticeable so no need to respray. I was very satisfied with the repair and even more so with the price. $30 nia leh, where to find?! I was mentally prepared to pay $100~$200 for my silly mistake of banging into the metal pole somemore. Wa, happy like F***!

crusty69 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 08, 2009, 12:39:24 AM »

Quote from: LaChio on August 08, 2009, 12:18:23 AM

Thanks all for the response. I suddenly remembered the workshop that I used to send my ex Toyota Corona to many years ago. So I sent my car there at 11.00am this morning. I called the boss at 2.00pm and was told that the repair has been done. When I asked how much I had to pay him, I literally got a 'shock' when he said $30. Wa, so cheap ar! He told me that they had polished off all the paint marks and scratches the best they could. Of course there are still many scratch marks left but they are not too noticeable so no need to respray. I was very satisfied with the repair and even more so with the price. $30 nia leh, where to find?! I was mentally prepared to pay $100~$200 for my silly mistake of banging into the metal pole somemore. Wa, happy like F***!

All I can say is WOW !

vortex · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2009, 11:20:49 AM »

Quote from: LaChio on August 08, 2009, 12:18:23 AM

Of course there are still many fine scratch marks left but they are not too noticeable so no need to respray. I was very satisfied with the repair and even more so with the price. $30 nia leh, where to find?! I was mentally prepared to pay $100~$200 for my silly mistake of banging into the metal pole somemore. Wa, happy like F***!

That is a honest workshop. They dun con you that a respray is needed. Of course it is up to individual to have certain expectation of the work.

iwilly · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2009, 01:03:02 PM »

maybe u can put down the name and address of the workshop to let us know

rayace168 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 08, 2009, 01:54:46 PM »

Quote from: LaChio on August 08, 2009, 12:18:23 AM

Thanks all for the response. I suddenly remembered the workshop at Bukit Merah Lane where I used to send my ex Toyota Corona to many years ago. So I sent my car there at 11.00am this morning. I called the boss at 2.00pm and was told that the repair has been done. So I went down to collect. When I asked how much I had to pay him, I literally got a 'shock' when he said $30. Wa, so cheap ar! He told me that they had tried to polished off all the paint marks and scratches the best they could. Of course there are still many fine scratch marks left but they are not too noticeable so no need to respray. I was very satisfied with the repair and even more so with the price. $30 nia leh, where to find?! I was mentally prepared to pay $100~$200 for my silly mistake of banging into the metal pole somemore. Wa, happy like F***!

lau eh, share share the name of workshop leh.

Jazz · « **Reply #19 on:** August 08, 2009, 09:45:14 PM »

Quote from: LaChio on August 08, 2009, 12:18:23 AM

Thanks all for the response. I suddenly remembered the workshop at Bukit Merah Lane where I used to send my ex Toyota Corona to many years ago. So I sent my car there at 11.00am this morning. I called the boss at 2.00pm and was told that the repair has been done. So I went down to collect. When I asked how much I had to pay him, I literally got a 'shock' when he said $30. Wa, so cheap ar! He told me that they had tried to polished off all the paint marks and scratches the best they could. Of course there are still many fine scratch marks left but they are not too noticeable so no need to respray. I was very satisfied with the repair and even more so with the price. $30 nia leh, where to find?! I was mentally prepared to pay $100~$200 for my silly mistake of banging into the metal pole somemore. Wa, happy like F***!

Good job done, at least now see not so uncomfortable.

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Author Topic: Dented bumper (Read 11429 times)

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