Bumper banged up.....

[noupf]

So, my enclosed utility trailer and my rear bumper had a disagreement this weekend.......and the trailer won.

Probably not going the insurance route since my deductible is $1000......

Stopped by one autobody shop near by and was quoted $1000 for a new oem bumper ( $450 ) and about $600 for paint and labor. Seems a bit high to me.

The dent really isnt too bad, the gashes in the paint really are the nasty part of the whole thing.

I haven't dealt with an autobody shop for a accident in over 20 years but the guy said nobody will bang it out anymore and it will just be replaced and painted and installed...... Seems rediculous to me. I figured maybe bang it out, refinish and paint for maybe $500..... am i way off here?

Any thoughts on a cheaper way to get this done?

 

[Mazer]

Ha! They could certainly bang it out and refinish and repaint! But they don't make much money doing that. Especially with all the EPA regs. Now they need a paint booth for everything.....probably isn't worth it to them to get it all prepped up for a few hundred bucks.
You posted while I was typing!! Well, if one of your rear sensors is messed up, that could warrant them replacing the bumper, depends on the electronics involved.

 

[noupf]

here it is....

Ram Dent

• noupf
• Oct 3, 2018

 

[noupf]

double post

 

[aladin_sane]

You can't get a body shop to do anything these days for less than a grand.

 

[McBroom]

Got pics??


I Love my 18 Ram 2500HD 4x4 CC
Blue Streak Pearl off-road

 

[noupf]

Got pics??


I Love my 18 Ram 2500HD 4x4 CC
Blue Streak Pearl off-road

can you see the pic i posted?

I wasnt sure how to post a pic and I did some "add to gallery" thing and I thought i posted it for everyone to see........

 

[McBroom]

here it is....

Ram Dent

• noupf
• Oct 3, 2018

No it just shows gallery


I Love my 18 Ram 2500HD 4x4 CC
Blue Streak Pearl off-road

 

[noupf]

how about now?