[s-cars] Front Bumper Repair - BTDT?

[DOUGLAS LANDAETA]

Douglas,
Sorry to hear of the misfortune. You also may want to check about the
pearl finish. I have heard (anectodally sp?) talk of the pearl finish
is virtually impossible to recreate and/or match. If a new bumper is
necessary, you'll want to know how well it can be matched. Of course,
get your insurance involved.
Doug (in NJ)
94 S4

----- Original Message -----
From: "Fifield, Douglas" <Douglas.Fifield at TENNANTCO.com>
Date: Monday, March 3, 2003 7:51 am
Subject: [s-cars] Front Bumper Repair - BTDT?

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> Alas,  new baby bumped chin.
>
> In Minnesnowta, all of the snow banks have turned to cement and I
> got too
> close to one, thereby cracking the underside of my front bumper on the
> passenger side.  This is on a pristine (er, used to be) 95.5 S6
> Avant.  The
> damage also affected the louvered vent piece that sits on the far
> passengerside.
>
> As I understand it, the bumper is a one-piece deal.  I am hoping
> that I can
> avoid replacing the bumper itself and have two questions.
>
> 1) How big a deal is it to remove the front bumper?  Any write-ups
> on that?
> 2) Can it be repaired once off?  Fiberglass from the inside?  Any
> BTDT's out
> there?
>
> As always, all info appreciated.
>
> Douglas in MN
> 95.5 //S6Avant - mine
> 98 Mercury Mountaineer - her work sled
> 98 Toyota RAV4 - for sale
> 73 BMW R60/5 - lonely in the garage
>
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